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Cubot always offers the best gadgets at a very reasonable price. The company is exponentially growing since the last few years. In fact, according to the sources, it is going to launch some of the most outstanding gadgets at a budgeted range in 2018 itself. If you have a look at the latest flagship, it is a mid-Ranger with all the specifications of an expensive price range.We discovered that the Cubot nova smartphone processor has been equipped with latest MediaTek6739 which ensures that it works at the highest possible speed without warming up. Furthermore, the quality camera lens, great connectivity options, and smart antenna system would certainly make you happy by investing in a gadget like this.
Cubot Nova: Design
The simple design of the phone shows the elegant part of the device. There is nothing new about the design but still attracts the most. Being a budget-oriented smartphone the design is quite good.
The curved edges and bezel-less display ravishing new look to the smartphone. Towards the back, it has the brand name written in plain simple English. Underneath, there is a little information about the brand.The back camera is accompanied with a sensor while the front camera is situated where it should for perfect selfie experience. The comfortable grip of the device is all because of the perfect screen size and width. You can accompany an anti-slip cover for a better operability and accidental fall.
Cubot Nova: Display
The 5.0 inch HD plus display makes you comfortable to watch your favorite videos while operating them from a single hand. Playing games and drowning in immersive visual is all possible with a Cubot nova high-quality screen. The displayed color is perfectly sober and subtle. We did not notice any kind of color Wash Out or inferior color quality while watching visuals.The display has the ambient sensor so even in the daylight, you can easily see the content on the screen. It will automatically reduce the brightness and let you see the content. The color are clear and even on the edges, you can see the content.
Cubot Nova: Hardware & Operating System
As already mentioned, the latest processor on which the gadget depends is MediaTek 6739. It has an internal storage of 16GB that is expandable through the mounted memory card up to 128 GB. All the credit of quick workability and smooth operation should not be given to the processor only. We noticed that 3GB Ram capacity is also one reason why the phone does not heat despite being heavily used.The multitasking of the device is also very smooth, you can easily switch between the apps. The only thing is missing is GPU unit, so that's why you won't be able to play the games like PUBG and all.
The quality gadget from that runs on 8.1 Oreo operating system. We are soon expecting a further update from Google which actually doesn't make us excited about the operating system. However, since the latest one, we have to appreciate the fact.
Cubot Nova: Connectivity
Having a 4G enabled phone is the need of the hour. It's not only about the quality themes that you get in 4G sim cards but also the quality of connectivity that matters. It's only through LTE network that would allow you to have best quality video chat and internet calling without any disruptions.It's a different Technology altogether that has been exaggerated in the recent two years. The FDD / TDD – LTE Technology enabled device entertains up to 150 MBPS speed transfer. Also, there is 600 megahertz frequency band and a smart antenna system that catches maximum signals all the time.
The device has the connectivity through Bluetooth 4.0 and wi-fi as well. Now you can connect with other smartphone and exchange data like Photos, Videos, etc.
Cubot Nova: Camera
Besides fantabulous Cubot nova specifications discussed, we would like to put a little more emphasis on the camera quality of the gadget. The 13.0-megapixel rear camera clubbed with 8.0-megapixel front Shooter is more than enough for creating amiable Digital pictures. However, you have to click them up in optimal presence of light so that colors are not washed out. We will face a little trouble while shooting pictures in the dark and at night time. However, we just cannot ignore that Cubot nova is a mid-range and whatever it is giving is much more than we should expect.
Cubot Nova: Battery
Empowered with 2800 MaH battery power that can last up to 1 day has finally solved the issue of repeated charging. You can further download certain battery saving app for stopping the background applications from consuming the battery power. Also, try to keep the brightness level and data storage minimum so that your phone conveniently works in the Limited power backup it has. The quick charging Technology solves the issue of clinging your phone for hours On to the charging.
Cubot Nova: Conclusion, Price, and Availability
The entry-level Chinese smartphone maker has given something away from the usual line up. We are once again proud to say that Cubot nova should not be mistakenly left. It has a strong connectivity feature and technical specifications that is a perk for any Tech geek. Furthermore, you get fingerprint scanner and hundreds of other features that we just cannot discuss in a single article.
Available at price of $102.99 on the GearBest. This price is only for the Pre-Sale, after pre-sale over it may be changed. So grab the deal before it gets sold.


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Fanney Khan Movie Review - Much song-and-dance about nothing!
Fanney Khan Movie Review: The problem lies with the execution -- as a viewer, there are so many questions that come to your mind that 20 minutes into the film, you stop caring about the proceedings.
Fanney Khan
U/A: Comedy, musical
Director: Atul Manjrekar
Cast: Anil Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
"Sapno ke saath do baat hoti hai -- ya toh pure hote hai, ya toot jaate hai," says Anil Kapoor to his daughter in the film. Unfortunately, the latter half of the philosophy holds true for Fanney Khan. You'd be dumbstruck at the unnecessarily complicated mess that the hero finds himself in, merely to serve the purpose of an over-imagined plot. Debutant director Atul Manjrekar's film is an official remake of Belgian satire, Everybody's Famous!(2000). While the original was nominated at the Oscars, the remake doesn't even come close.
A local orchestra singer, Fanney Khan aka Prashant Sharma (Kapoor) aspires to become the next Mohammed Rafi. But, life deals him a rough hand and our wannabe-singer becomes a taxi driver. However, his dreams get a new lease of life when he has a daughter (Pihu Sand). Christening her Lata, Fanney promises that his daughter will become a singing sensation like Lata Mangeshkar. While the overweight teenager has a beautiful voice, she is constantly body-shamed and ridiculed for her attempt. But that doesn't deter Fanney who decides to go to any length to fulfill her dream. In the process, he kidnaps singing icon Baby Singh (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan) with the help of his buddy, Adhir (Rajkummar Rao), and demands his daughter be heard.
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The problem lies with the execution -- as a viewer, there are so many questions that come to your mind that 20 minutes into the film, you stop caring about the proceedings. Why does Kapoor's character have a Hyderabadi twang? How can a taxi driver lock a pop icon down in a factory for days without anyone noticing it? Did Rai's character carry her L'oreal kit even when she was kept in confinement? The ridiculous plot, which intertwines the kidnapping and a live talent show, is impossible to buy.
While music should be one of the strongest points in a musical, Amit Trivedi's score is average at best. What redeems the wafer-thin plot are the performances. Kapoor is simply top notch. With an affable personality and natural ease in front of the camera, he adds charm to any project he is a part of. Rao makes his presence felt despite the limited screen time. Divya Dutta is earnest as the supportive mother.
At a juncture in the film, Dutta asks Kapoor, "Star banna zaroori hai kya?" I have a similar question for the director -- "Yeh movie banana zaroori tha kya?"
Also Read: Fanney Khan's Badan Pe Sitare: When Anil Kapoor Meddled With Sonu Nigam's Mind
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RTL Design Engineer - Media IP
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. The RTL Design team in Cambridge works on complex, large-scale media IPs. We partner with our architecture, functional verification, and physical design teams to deliver high quality media IP in order to meet performance, feature, timing, area, and power goals.
Key Qualifications
- Previous complex IP design experience is required.
- Experience working on media IPs is desirable but not required.
- Deep understanding of implementing modern design techniques.
- Hands on experience with energy-efficient/low-power logic design.
- Strong background in one or more of: high-speed Integer/floating-point numeric units, 2D digital filters, Image/video signal processors, GPU, CNN, CV, crossbar fabrics, controller blocks (DMA, Cache controllers etc..) and bus-interface subsystems
- Well-versed in logic optimisation, lint, synthesis, timing and performance analysis
- Familiarity with DFT, LEC, formal tools for FE QoR and CDC/RDC.
- Fluency with RTL Verilog/VHDL syntax and hardware modelling.
- Familiarity with logic simulation and debug environments as well as formal verification.
- Familiarity with common on-chip bus protocols such as AMBA (AXI, AHB, APB)
- Familiarity with scripting and programming experience using several of the following: Perl/Python, C/C++, and TCL/Bash
- Ability to work well in a team and be productive under tight schedules.
- Excellent communications skills, self-motivated and well-organised.
You will work closely with other designers to refine media IP micro-architectural specifications as well as collaborate with the architecture, physical design and verification teams to identify potential issues as early as possible. You will implement the micro-architecture, targeting cutting-edge technology nodes, balancing energy efficiency, performance and area constraints with project schedule, maintainability and coding elegance. You will review synthesis and power reports, root-cause and resolve timing and power issues and ensure maximal QoR throughout your design. As your design approaches functional completion, your task will be to work closely with the verification team to ensure the design behaves as intended and is tested thoroughly. At this point, there will be ongoing collaboration with the physical design team to help with any adjustments necessary to produce an optimal layout of the design, in its context. Once your design is integrated into the system as a whole, you will be simulating and debugging issues both within and around your design.
Education & Experience
BSc/MSc/BEng/MEng/PhD in related field


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What Are Numismatic Coins?
Just about everyone has heard about someone finding a rare coin in pocket change, a gold doubloon on the ocean floor, or inheriting Grandpa's vast coin collection. All of these items are worth more than the intrinsic value of the metal that they are made out of. This additional value is because they are numismatic coins.
Merriam-Webster's dictionary defines numismatics as "the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)." It also defines coins as, "a usually flat piece of metal issued by governmental authority as money." Since numismatics is a very broad field of study, the term numismatic coins narrow down to the study of flat pieces of metal issued by a recognized government.
History of Coin Collecting
Scholars widely believed that coins had been around since approximately 200 BC when they were first minted in Lydia (modern western Turkish provinces of Uşak, Manisa, and İzmir). In the fourteenth century, people began to appreciate the artistry on coins and began to collect them. Unfortunately, only the wealthy could afford to save coins, and it became known as the "Hobby of Kings." In the seventeenth and eighteenth century, coin collecting became more academic, and coin collectors became more focused on expanding their study to include historical events surrounding the mintage of their coins and the methods of manufacture.
Coin collecting in the United States has always had its ebbs and flows. Its popularity first began to increase in the mid-1800s when economic prosperity began to appear, and people became interested in saving the early coins that the United States first minted.
In the early 1900s, coin boards became popular as a method for people to store their coin collections. Coin collecting in the 1950s and 60s reached an all-time high with people saving silver coins and hoarding rolls of coins that they thought would be valuable in the future. Institutional investors drove the rare coin market to an all-time high in the 1970s and 80s only to be followed by a market crash.
Types of Coins That Collectors Collect
Most people began collecting coins directly from circulation. They may find an old coin that looks unusual, and they set it aside to do some research. They also may begin assembling coin collections from their pocket change that they obtain every day. Other people collect coins to diversify their investments and retirement portfolios by purchasing bullion coins made from precious metals such as gold, silver, or platinum. However, there is some confusion in this area because United States law (United States Code Title 31 – Money and Finance, Subtitle IV – Money) considers bullion coins minted by the United States Mint to be numismatic coins.
Collectible coins are the most common types of coins that people pull together into a logical set. These coins are usually no longer minted and have some historical provenance that interests people from many different backgrounds. Numismatists group these coins into several major categories:
- Ancient coins that were minted before the year 1000
- Medieval coins minted between the year 1000 and 1600
- World coins minted after 1700
- United States classic coins minted before 1964
- United States commemorative coins minted for special occasions and never intended to be released into general circulation
Finally, a popular area of coin collecting does not involve coins that were issued under the authority of a governmental agency and intended to be used as money. This area is known as exonumia and is the collection and studying of medals and tokens that were manufactured by private mints, foreign mints, or The United States Mint. They may have been used to commemorate a significant event, publicize a political cause, or used as barter for goods and services.
Value and the Coin Market
The most common question asked at coin shops and coin shows around the country is "How much is it worth?" The coin market functions like any other open trade marketplace. Supply and demand drive price and value. Price goes up when supply is low, and demand is high. Conversely, prices go down when supply is great, and demand is weak.
Many factors go into determining the price of an individual coin. First and foremost is the relative rarity of the coin. Secondly, is the grade of the coin. The better the condition of the coin, the more coin collectors are willing to pay for it. Remember, when coin collectors are assembling their collection, they want the best-looking coins to display for their friends and family.
Other factors come into play that include the material that the coin composed of. If a coin is made out of a precious metal such as silver or gold, it is possible that the value of the metal contained in the coin can exceed its face value. When this happens, people will remove coins from circulation and melt them down to sell the metal as bullion.
In 1979, the price of silver jumped from $6.00 per Troy ounce to almost $50.00! Coin collectors were taking their low-end collection of silver coins to the melting pot to reap the rewards of this sudden increase in price. The same scenario happened in 2012 when the price of gold soared to almost $2,000 per Troy ounce. Once again, many gold coin collections went to the melting pot.
Myths and Falsehoods
Coin collecting can be a fun, exciting, and rewarding hobby. Unfortunately, there are some myths and falsehoods believed by some people:
- The older the coin, the more valuable: As explained earlier, the coin market is driven by supply and demand. You can pick up a beautiful 2000-year-old ancient coin for about $30.00, while an uncirculated1909-S VDB Lincoln centwill set you back over $1,000.
- Shiny and clean coins are worth more: Nothing can be further from the truth. Experienced coin collectors and coin dealers can tell if a coin has been cleaned. Numismatists consider cleaned coins damaged and are worth significantly less than an unclean coin.
- Numismatic coins are exempt from government seizure: In 1933, President Roosevelt issued an executive order that all citizens of the United States had to surrender their gold coins and gold bullion to the government in exchange for paper money. There was an exemption for "gold coins having recognized special value to collectors of rare and unusual coins." However, the government could craft any law in the future and can seize anything they so desire. This could include numismatic coins and bullion.


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Top 10 Qualities of A Warrior
By Bianca Caputo, WomanACT Social Media Team
Who comes to mind when you hear the following words?:
These are some of the top qualities of a WARRIOR! Every day, front-line staff work vigorously to help those affected by violence against women and children. It is time to celebrate these hard working warriors and award them with a piece of recognition for their dedication.
Nominations for the 2018 Soul of A Warrior Awards are still open but the deadline is quickly approaching - November 17th at 5:00pm. You have four categories to choose from:
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text: INVITATION Dear colleagues and friends: ISSAT97, will be held in Beijing, China, from August 20 -23, 1997. Sustainable agriculture has become a domain of top priority in the agricultural and rural development of the contemporary world. It has obviously helped to promote the agricultural economy and sustainable social development, to better protect ecological environment and reasonably utilize the resources. The past few years have witnessed rapidly progress of the sustainable agricultural technology in China and great achievements have been made in the areas of crop breeding, plant protection, environmental protection, bioengineering, rural energy utilization, soil and water management. In order to further promote the understanding and exchange between specialists of sustainable agricultural technology in China and other countries, we cordially invite you as well as your family members to participate in this symposium, ISSAT97 and its related social programs. We shall do our best to make your stay in China a very pleasant and rewarding one. Han Deqian Chairman of ISSAT97 Honorary Chairman Mr. He Kang Member of NPC Standing Committee Fomer Minister, MOA Mr. Lu Liangshu Vice President, Academician, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Engineering Chairman Mr. Han Deqian Vice-Minister, SSTC. Honorary Chairman of the Chinese Sustainable Agriculture Committee. Vice-Chairman Mr. Hong Fuzeng Vice-Minister, MOA. Chairman of the Chinese Sustainable Agriculture Committee. Mr. J.Patrick Madden President World Sustainable Agriculture Association. Chairman of Academic Committee Mr. Cheng Xu Director-General, Dept. of Science and Technology, MOA. Professor of China Agri. University Mr. Wang Hongguang Division Chief, Dept. of Rural Science and Technology, SSTC, Professor of China Agri. University. Chairman of Organizing Committee Mrs. Li Jingyi Deputy Director-General, Dept. of Agri-Resources Management and Regional Planning. Mr. Wang Daolong, Division Chief, Dept. of Agri-Resources Management and Regional Plannig. Secretary- General Mr. Tang Huajun Director-General, Institute of Natural Resources and Regional Planning of Chinese Academy of Agriculture Science. SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM 1. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) technology. 2. Non-pollution production technology for crops, vegetables and fruits. 3. Water saving technology and prevention of secondary salinization 4. Effective techniques for water/soil conservation. 5. Relation and comparative studies between Chinese Ecological Agriculture (CEA) and sustainable agriculture. 6. Agro-ecological engineering, its role in sustainable agriculture. 7. Proverty alleviation and rural development. 8. Participatory approach: its use for sustainable agriculture practice. 9. Information system technology for sustainable agriculture. 10.Identification of policy barrier for sustainable agriculture and how to remove them. 11.Technology of raising efficiency of agricultural inputs, such as energy, Agro- chemical etc. 12.Management systems for sustainable use of agricultural natural resources. PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE August 20, 1997 (Wed.) 10:00 - 20:00 Registration August 21, 1997 (Thu.) 08:30 - 18:00 Registration 09:00 - 09:30 Opening Ceremony 09:30 - 12:00 Plenary Session 12:00 - 13:30 Lunch Break 13:30 - 17:30 Technical Sessions 18:30 - 20:00 Welcome Reception August 22, 1997 (Fri.) 09:00 - 12:00 Technical Sessions 12:00 - 13:30 Lunch Break 13:30 - 17:30 Technical Sessions 19:15 - 21:00 Performance August 23, 1997 (Sat.) 09:00 - 12:00 Technical Sessions 12:00 - 13:30 Lunch Break 13:30 - 16:30 Plenary Session 16:30 - 17:00 Closing Ceremony 18:30 - 20:30 Closing Banquet GENERAL INFORMATION VENUE The symposium will be held in the Central Garden Hotel (Zhong Yuan Hotel) which is located at the northwest part of the city and near the second city-ring road. (Er Huan Lu). It is about 40 km from the Capital Airport of Beijing. The address is: 18 Gaoliangqiao Xiejie Tel: (86-10) 6217.8888 Xi Zhi Men Wai Fax: (86-10) 6217.9887 Beijing 100081, China WORKING LANGUAGE The working language of the Symposium is English. SYMPOSIUM FACILITIES Standard projection facilities for 35mm slides and overhead projectors will be available in all meeting rooms. ARRIVAL IN BEIJING Taxi service is available at Beijing Capital Airport. The cost from the airport to Central Garden Hotel is usually about US$ 15 (120 yuan). It depends on what kind of taxi you take. The note below will help you to get to the symposium venue: Please take me to Central Garden Hotel, thank you. WEATHER It is likely to rain in this time of the year, yet the humidity is mild. The average daily temperature is 28 degrees Centigrade. PASSPORT AND VISA A valid passport and visa for visiting China are required. Upon receiving your registration form and fees, China International Conference Center for Science and Technology (CICCST) will send you an official invitation letter. Please apply for an entry visa with this letter at the nearest Chinese embassy or consulate. HEALTH AND INSURANCE The registration fees do not include insurance for the participants regarding accidents, sickness or loss of personal property. All participants are advised to make necessary arrangements for short-term health and accident insurance before departure. CURRENCY/BANKING The monetary system in China is based on the RMB yuan. Foreign currency (both cash and travelers checks) can be changed to RMB Yuan at branches of Bank of China in Beijing Capital Airport and most hotels. Please keep the exchange voucher by which you can change RMB back to foreign currency when you leave China. Some major credit cards, such as American Express, Visa, Master, JCB etc. are accepted by most hotels, a few super markets and some big department stores. If you want to change cash with credit cards, you have to go to the Head office of Bank of China located in the west city district of Beijing. ELECTRICITY Electricity is supplied at 220V, 50Hz AC throughout China. Major hotels usually provide 110V out let for razor. RECONFIRMATION OF DEPARTURE AIR TICKET The departure air ticket (both international and domestic) should be reconfirmed 72 hours in advance. It could be made by calling the airline office in Beijing. The telephone numbers of airline companies and some services will be offered by the Registration Desk. AIRPORT TAX Domestic flights request RMB50 per person and international flights RMB90 per person. REGISTRATION INFORMATION REGISTRATION FEE Before June 1, 1997 After June 1, 1997 Participants USD USD Accompanying Person USD USD Registered participants are entitled to: 1. Attendance of all sessions 2. Tea breaks 3. An abstract 4. Welcome Reception 5. Farewell Banquet 6. Performance Registered accompanying persons: 1. Opening Ceremony 2. Welcome Reception 3. Farewell Banquet 4. Souvenir 5. Performance PRE-REGISTRATION Please complete the Registration Form and return it with the registration fees to the secretariat before deadline June 1, 1997. Any Registration Form without registration fees will not be processed. REGISTRATION DESK The Registration Desk will be set up in the main lobby of the Central Garden Hotel and open at the following hours: August 20, 1997 10:00-12:00 13:00-18:00 August 21, 1997 08:30-12:00 13:00-18:00 All participants are requested to check-in at the hotel firstly and then go to the Registration Desk to pick up the program schedule, the proceedings, document bag, name badge etc.. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS HOTEL ROOM RATE Rooms at a special rate are offered for participants at the Central Garden Hotel (4-star). Single Room US$ 65 Double Room US$ 75 HOTEL DEPOSIT One night room rate should be sent along with your Registration Form as a deposit. HOTEL RESERVATION For those who need to book a room through the Secretariat, please fill in the table of hotel reservation on the Registration Form and return it with hotel deposit or the whole payment to the secretariat before the deadline of June 1, 1997. Any reservation without deposit will not be considered as valid. NOTES 1. Room rate includes service charge, but does not include breakfast . 2. For those who intend to share rooms, please indicate your roommates name. Other-wise only a single occupancy will be reserved. LOCAL TOUR LT-1 Aug. 21, 1997 (Thu.) The Forbidden City - Lunch - The Lama Temple Price: USD 35/person LT-2 Aug. 22, 1997 (Fri.) The Summer Palace - Lunch - The Beihai Park Price: USD30/person LT-3 Aug. 23 , 1997 (Sat.) The Temple of Heaven - Lunch - The Beijing Zoo Price: USD 30/person LT-4 Aug. 24 , 1997 (Sun.) The Great Wall - Lunch - Ming Tombs Price: USD 40/person POST SYMPOSIUM TOURS PT-1 Beijing - Xian - Guilin - Guangzhou - Hong Kong (5.5 days) Aug. 25 (Mon.) Fly to Xian, sightseeing in the afternoon Aug. 26 (Tue.) Visit to Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, Huaching Pool Aug. 27 (Wed.) Fly to Guilin, sightseeing in the afternoon Aug. 28 (Thu.) All day trip on Li River by boat Aug. 29 (Fri.) Fly to Guang Zhou in the morning, sightseeing Aug. 30 (Sat.) Exit to Hong Kong.by train No. 93 (11:30 - 13:15) Price: Single Occupancy USD 910/person Double Occupancy USD 820/person PT-2 Beijing - Chengdu - Lhasa - Chengdu (exit) - Hong Kong (5.5 days) Aug. 25 (Mon.) Beijing to Chengdu By air, sightseeing in afternoon Aug. 26 (Tue.) Chengdu to Lhasa By air. Aug. 27 (Wed.) Sightseeing to Putala Palace etc. Aug. 28 (Thu.) Sightseeing to Jokhang Temple etc. Aug. 29 (Fri.) Lhasa to Chengdu By air, sightseeing in afternoon Aug. 30 (Sat.) Exit to Hong Kong Price: Single Occupancy USD 1585/person Double Occupancy USD1445/person PT-3 Beijing - Hangzhou(Technical Tour) - Shanghai (Trip to Suzhou) (4.5 days) Aug. 25 (Mon.) Fly to Hangzhou, Technicial visit. Aug. 26 (Tue.) Sightseeing to West Lake, Lingyin Monastery etc. Aug. 27 (Wed.) Fly to Shanghai in the morning and sightseeing in the afternoon Aug. 28 (Thu.) One-day trip to Suzhou, sightseeing and back in the afternoon Aug. 29 (Fri.) Tour ends after the breakfast Price: Single Occupancy USD625/person Double Occupancy USD520/person TOUR RESERVATION Please fill in the tour reservation on the Registration form and return it with the full tour fees to the secretariat before deadline June 1,1997. NOTES 1. The tour fees cover inter city transportation, hotel accommodations, full meals and sightseeing tickets, guide and transportation to Hong Kong, except PT3. 2. If no roommate name is indicated in your Registration Form, your room will be arranged as a single occupancy during the tour. 3. The secretariat will reserve the right to raise the prices or cancel any of the above tour routes, if the attendees are less than 10 persons. In that case, the notification will be send to you as soon as possible and the tour fee will be fully refunded. METHOD OF PAYMENT Registration Fees, hotel deposit and tour fees should be in US dollars and made payable by the following methods: 1. Bank transfer to: Head Office of Bank of China, Beijing, China Account No.: 50180702 CICCST/ISSA97 2. Bank draft drawn on: CICCST/ ISSA97 Mail to: CICCST/ ISSA97 44 Kexueyuan Nanlu Beijing 100086, China NOTES 1. In order to avoid any trouble in money transfer, please send a copy of your remittance invoice or receipt together with your Registration Form. 2. No personal cheque and credit cards are acceptable for above payments. 3. Bank charges will be borne by participant. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY Cancellation must be made in writing to the secretariat for receiving the refund. Before July 1, 1997 After July 1, 1997 Registration Fee 75% refund no refund Hotel Deposit no refund no refund Post-Symposium Tour 90% refund 70% refund CORRESPONDENCES For information about technical program, abstracts, please contact: Dr Zhongyu Ma, Coordinator of ISSAT97 Institute of Natural Resources and Regional Planning, CAAS 30 Baishiqiao Road, Beijing, 100081 P.R. China Fax: 62174142 Tel: 62174433 ext. 2291 Email; firstname.lastname@example.com (Note: Please email your abstract according to above mentioned email address. In this way we can save a lot time to edit and print an abstract colection which will be diseminated to the attenders for ISSAT'97 in Beijing) For information about registration, hotel reservations, tours, visa applications, cancellations and payment, please contact: Mr. Wu Shaoyuan CICCST / ISSA97 Fax: (86 - 10) 62575691/62546498 44 Kexueyuan Nan Lu Tel: (86 - 10) 62575683 Beijing 100086, China Email: email@example.com INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY August 20-23,1997 Beijing, China Staff use only Registration No. ________________ Payment Received ______________ Date Received _________________ Please complete this form and return it to Mr. WU Shaoyuan CICCST/7TH ISCFD 44 Ke Xue Yuan Nan Road Shuang Yu shu, Hai Dian district Beijing 100086, China REGISTRATION FORM (Please type or write in block letters clearly) PARTICIPANT: Title: ______ Prof. ______ Dr. ______ Mr. ______ Mrs. ______ Ms.____________ Surname:___________________________________First Name:________________________________ Nationality_________________Occupation:____________________Passport No.__________________ Organization:___________________________________________________________________ ______ Mailing Adress________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ____ Tel _______________________ Fax _______________________E-mail _______________________ ACCOMPANYING PERSON Full Name _________________________________ Passport No. _____________________________ Full Name _________________________________ Passport No. ______________________________ Visa will be issued in ___________________________(City)___________________________(Country) Arrival at (time)___________________on (date)_________________by (flight)______________________ REGISTRATION FEE (1): (Staff use) Category Before June 1 After June 1 Person (s) Amount Received Participant USD USD X USD USD AccompanyingPerson USD USD X USD USD Subtotal (1) USD USD HOTEL RESERVATION (2): (Staff use) Category Deposit Number of Room Total Received Main Building USD 65.00 / 70.00 ____ S / D Room (s) USD USD Village Building USD 85.00 / 90.00 ____ S / D Room (s) USD USD Suit USD 140.00 ____ Room (s) USD USD Subtotal (2) USD USD Check-in Date _________________ Check-out Date _____________ Total nights _________________ _____I will share a double room with another delegate, his (her) name is as below _____________________ _____I do not need any hotel reservations, since I have made reservation by myself. LOCAL TOUR RESERVATION (3): Code Fare Per Person Person (s) Amount Received LT - 1 USD 35.00 X USD USD LT - 2 USD 30.00 X USD USD LT - 3 USD 30.00 X USD USD LT - 4 USD 40.00 X USD USD Subtotal (3) USD USD POST SYMPOSIUM TOURS RESERVATION (4): (Staff use) Code Fare Per Person Person (s) Amount Received PT - 1 USD 910.00 / 820.00 X USD USD PT - 2 USD 1585.00 / 1445.00 X USD USD PT - 3 USD 625.00 / 520.00 X USD USD Subtotal (4) USD USD Grand total : (1) + (2) + (3) + (4) = USD _______________________________ PLEASE CHECK: ______I have enclosed a bank draft for the above grand total payable to the Secretariat of ISSA97. ______I have remitted the above grand total on _______(date) hrough my bank ____________________ to the Account of Secretariat of 7TH ISCFD, Account No. 50180702 at the Head Office of Bank of China. Beijing. China. Date ____________________________ Signature _________________________________________


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Bedtime Story Blues is the second segment from the seventy-first episode of Garfield and Friends.
Orson reads Cinderella to Booker and Sheldon, who keep making changes to the story, much to Orson's dismay.
Orson comes in to say goodnight to Booker and Sheldon. Unable to sleep, they want a bedtime story. Orson checks the bookshelf to see what he could tell them. The chicks shoot down each book he suggests, as he has already read it to them. The only book left is Cinderella. The chicks are not fond of the story because they think it is for girls, Orson insists on telling it to them nonetheless.
As Orson begins to read the story, the chicks want the main character to be a boy, and Orson to be the star. Instead of a cottage, they want Cinderella to work in a pet shop. So, Orson changes the setting to a pet shop. And the evil stepsisters (played by Orson's brothers) are turned into ninjas. The royal messenger (played by Roy) becomes a rapper.
As Orson is forced to work at the pet shop by the step ninjas, the fairy godmother (played by Wade) is turned into the richest man in the world and gives Orson a snazzy outfit and car for the ball. The castle is also turned into a night club. When Orson meets the princess, the chicks try to change her as well, with their attempts negated by Orson. When they get to the point where it reaches midnight, the chicks throw in a big bad wolf, an earthquake, dinosaurs, and a planetary collision with Jupiter.
Fed up with all of the changes the chicks have made to the story, Orson takes a deep breath and super quickly tells the story the way it is supposed to be told and tells them to go to sleep. After he leaves, they thought the story was too fast and needed more ninjas.
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Washington, DC…Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero has awarded 30 grants totaling $2.62 million for historical records projects in 18 states and the District of Columbia. The National Archives grants program is carried out through the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. A complete list of new grants is available online at http://www.archives.gov/nhprc/awards/awards-5-14.html … Continue reading National Archives Awards $2.62 Million in Grants for Documentary Editing and Archival Projects
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Online Publishing of Historical Records
The NHPRC has long been focused on providing public access to the nation's most significant historical records. With this purpose in mind, it has funded documentary editions of those records for many years, first in print editions and later as well in digital formats online. The Commission wishes to expand its support of online publishing … Continue reading Online Publishing of Historical Records
Literacy and Engagement
The National Archives has launched several new projects to encourage people to become "citizen archivists" and join in crowdsourcing efforts to improve historical records content online. At the same time, it has become clear that greater levels of digital literacy and understanding are necessary to ensure that people can not only access historical records but … Continue reading Literacy and Engagement
Access to Historical Records
The National Historical Publications and Records Commission proposes a revised grant program to promote the preservation and use of the nation's most valuable archival resources. This grant program is designed to support repositories in preserving and processing primary source materials of national significance. The program emphasizes the creation of online tools that facilitate the public … Continue reading Access to Historical Records
A Time of Opportunity and Change
This is an important time to be in the business of providing access to historical records. More people than ever are connecting with historical documents, searching for and finding them online, using them in new ways, and adding new content. The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) of the National Archives is responding to … Continue reading A Time of Opportunity and Change


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Bond investors attack design of new Tier I capital
Bond investors have attacked the template laid out for new regulatory capital instruments in Europe's version of Basel III, arguing potential purchasers will shun so-called additional Tier I (AT1) products when they realise how risky they are.
Bond investors have attacked the template laid out for new regulatory capital instruments in Europe's version of Basel III, arguing potential purchasers will shun so-called additional Tier I (AT1) products when they realise how risky they are.
So far, the market has seen only one issuance since the criteria were laid out in the fourth Capital Requirements Directive (CRD IV) - from BBVA in April - but it was heavily oversubscribed, and analysts expect up to €200 billion of this new debt to be sold as banks adjust to the capital regime.
The rules set a conversion trigger of 5.125%, at which bonds will either be converted into equity or written down. They also require the instruments to have a perpetual maturity - with early redemption only possible after five years, subject to strict constraints - and banks must be able to suspend coupon payments at any time. Those equity-like features give regulators comfort that the capital will be genuinely loss-absorbing, but they alarm some traditional bond buyers.
"From a bondholder's perspective, it is a disastrous instrument. Mainstream fixed-income investors should have nothing to do with this type of issuance," says Roger Doig, a credit analyst at Schroder Investment Management.
Those criticisms are echoed by a London-based bond fund manager: "Contingent capital started off as fairly similar to existing debt instruments - the structures were fairly benign and the triggers pretty remote. We've gradually seen them get more and more aggressive, and less and less investor-friendly. We're now at a point where banks might be able to decide at any point to just not pay you anything, which is unacceptable."
The biggest concern for these critics is the discretionary coupon. "A fully discretionary zero coupon is a non-starter. You can't really describe it as fixed income any more," says Schroder's Doig. "That, combined with the perpetual lifespan of the bond, is a really horrible feature. One day, people who own this stuff will recognise that while it may get valued as an instrument with an attractive coupon when times are good, the value floor for the instrument when the bank hits a period of stress and decides to cancel the coupon, is very, very low. There's no incentive for the bank to ever reinstall the coupon payments. In that situation, the bank lives on but the investor is left with nothing."
BBVA has been the source of the first - and so far only - issuance of compliant Tier I capital since CRD IV was finalised. The Spanish bank was looking to sell $1.5 billion worth of an equity-conversion bond with a 9% coupon. Buyers flocked to the product, generating an order book of $9 billion. Other banks to have issued contingent debt in recent years include Credit Suisse, which sought to ensure its 2011 Buffer Capital Notes would meet then-evolving international standards.
"Opportunities for high-yield investment are limited right now. Where else are you going to get a return of 5-9% from a high-quality name?" asks one fixed-income expert at a large European bank. "I'd expect to see some of the major European banks start to engage in Tier 1 debt issuance in the third and fourth quarters of this year, in advance of the adoption of CRD IV in January 2014." Analysts estimate that total AT1 issuance from EU banks may reach €200 billion.
If demand continues to be strong, there may be calls for the instruments to be included in high-yield or investment-grade bond indexes, which would ensure added support for the market from benchmarked funds, warns Tamara Burnell, head of financial institutions at M&G Investments in London.
"There is always a danger that if one of these instruments does get included in the investment-grade indexes, then index-benchmarked funds are going to find it difficult to avoid the asset altogether. It's hard to see how this stuff could find its way into investment-grade indexes, but the pressure from the banks to get it in will be intense," she says.
Burnell isn't confident of investors' ability to withstand this squeeze. "It will definitely be a big challenge. The buy side has been poor in dealing with these sorts of threats in the past. It's all down to the index providers, and most of them are investment banks. I'd like to think regulators are looking into the financial stability ramifications of index providers effectively creating a book for their own debt, but maybe that's a little too optimistic," she says.
This article was first published on Risk


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Many proposals for healthcare reform have been out there for some time, and certainly before the current lead up to the passing of ObamaCare. Since that time Goodman of NCPA has given another approach, given the reality of the Supreme Court's decision.
The fundamental nature of any useful reform is two fold and wise in its simplicity:
To put in place cost reduction as a driving force, we cannot rely on a few bureaucrats to dictate. Why is not preferred to have several hundred million minds making distributed decisions on the buying of healthcare?
Goodman has contributed a set of principles in future reform, which expands the above overview list:


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Karyn's Flax Seed & Flax Oil
A Super Healing Food
Flaxseed is an essential food that may be tiny in appearance but carries one of the biggest nutrient payloads on the planet. This probably is the reason why the Latin name for flaxseed is linum usitassimum, which means: "most useful". Flaxseed provides one of the highest dietary fiber contents found in a whole-grain ingredient. Flax is a reasonably priced food that is an affordable addition to any daily menu that can be essential to creating a well-balanced, healthy diet. All will benefit from adding flax seeds to their diets, especially those suffering from high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels, intestinal and digestive problems, constipation, cardiovascular problems and degenerative diseases. Flax seed is great for weight loss and maintenance, and many dieters have found that flax seed has been key to help keeping them feel satisfied. Also, flax seed is very low in carbohydrates, making it ideal for people who limit their intake of starches and sugars.
Nutritional powerhouse
Flaxseed is an outstanding whole food that is an excellent source of fiber and protein and contains vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D, and E; a full array of minerals and trace minerals, carotene, lecithin, and phospholipids. The powerful flaxseed promotes alkalinity, normalizes blood fats and lowers cholesterol, helps support stronger cardiovascular system, provides clear thinking, dramatically reduces many menopausal symptoms, and supports liver in fat metabolism.
Flaxseed is known for its benefits in the digestive system as it promotes proper functioning of the digestive tract to avoid gas, constipation and other disorders leading to diverticulitis and Crown's disease. The balance of soluble and insoluble fiber help clean out the digestive system and can balance your metabolism. It also normalizes the body's fatty acids, which results in smoother skin, shiny hair, and soft hands. Studies have shown that a regular diet of flaxseed increases stamina, vitality and agility, and reduces appetite provocation.
Studies on flax seed have shown that it is very beneficial for prevention of diabetes as it stabilizes insulin and blood sugar levels. It does this by lowering the glycemic index of foods and slows down glucose absorption; which eliminates binging or addictive need for carbohydrate-rich foods. Additionally, those with blood pressure concerns should include it daily as flax seed counteracts high blood pressure by preventing the blood platelets from becoming sticky and forming blood clots.
High Source of Lignan
One of the exceptional health benefits of flax seeds is that they are the richest source of lignans that are vital to health. Flax seeds contain from 75 to 800 times more lignan than oats, rye, wheat bran, millet, legumes, soybeans and 66 other plant foods tested. Basically lignans are phytoestrogens known as plant estrogens that play a key role in maintaining healthy, strong bones, prevent the formation of gallstones by binding with bile acids, and play an active role in fighting cancer. Plant estrogens play a key role in our bodies in the prevention of breast, prostate, uterus and colon cancers. These friendly plant hormones help regulate and balance our system in an easy to digest and assimilate way. Lignans protect the body from estrogen-driven cancers by expelling excess estrogen from the body and by interfering with tumor cell growth. Furthermore, lignans attach themselves to estrogen receptor sites and take the place of estradiol and estrone, which are implicated in breast cancer. They also inhibit estrogen production from fatty tissue. Many studies have proven those people who consume high amounts of flax with lignans are able to better balance hormone levels in their body.
Karyn's Flax Seed
Karyn's Cold Milled Organic Omega 3 Supplement Flax Meal is an excellent fiber and protein source rich in Omega 3 fatty acids and essential amino acids. Eating flax seeds raw will provide you with their total food value including the protein, essential fats and the lignans, but our bodies can only digest flax seeds and benefit from their many nutritional qualities if the shell is broken.
The flax meal is a nutritional superfood that can be consumed in a variety of ways. You can add flax seed to your cereal, your juice or smoothies, it can be used as a topping on salads, granola, and added as a thickener. Its easy to get creative, you can create an instant breakfast cereal by taking two tablespoons of Karyn's Flax Meal, a fresh banana and almond milk and mix it together to have an instant healthy sweet treat.
Flax Seed "Mucilage"
Flax seed mucilage is the thick gooey substance that is produced by most plants to aid in water storage and seed germination, and to act as a membrane thickener and food reserve. As soon as the shell comes in contact with moisture it absorbs it quickly and expands into a glutinous liquid known as mucilage. To use flax as a laxative, take two tablespoons of flax meal and stir it into hot water and it will quickly thicken up and have a pudding like consistency. Drink the mix before it thickens up so the thickening will happen in your stomach. If constipation persists, drink a glass of water with two tablespoons of whole flax seed and flax meal twice daily before meals. You can reserve the mucilage and use it as a vegan egg substitute in certain baking dishes that call for eggs.
The most important health benefit that mucilage has for us is that mucilage repairs the damage caused by taking massive doses of antibiotics. The friendly bacteria protecting your digestive tract are destroyed in large quantities when antibiotics, birth control pills or other drugs such as those used in chemotherapy, particularly over a long period of time, and chronic constipation (common in hospital patients) may develop. Flax mucilage helps the intestinal flora to re-establish itself. The mucilage in flax helps repair any damage to the internal lining, which is the coating of mucus that lines the entire digestive tract. Those suffering from stomach ulcers will have the opportunity to heal better and faster by eating flax because mucilage covers the inflamed area and protects them from stomach acid.
Karyn's Highest Lignan Flax oil
Flax oil is in a class of it's own, simply because it is the only oil that is made up almost entirely of very good poly-unsaturated essential fatty acids. Since flax oil is poly-unsaturated, with the main component being omega-3, it spoils quickly when heated or exposed to oxygen and light. You want to use it for cold dishes, in salad dressings, in your green meal shake, and whatever other creative substitutes you come up with in cold dishes. Be sure to refrigerate the flax oil and try to consume the bottle within a few weeks after opening. The oil content of the seed is thirty-five to forty-five percent and is packed with fiber and protein. Flax is an oil-bearing seed that contains the highest percentage of both "essential fats"- which are linolenic acid (omega-3 fatty acid) and linoleic acid (omega 6 fatty acid) of any oil-bearing seed. These essential fats are necessary for the proper function of many organs; however, they are not produced by the body and must be supplied by the diet. The essential fats are the healing fats that are good for your body, they wont cause you to become fat but instead ensure proper function of the nervous system, brain, sexual organs and skin.
Flax has been researched and studied for centuries for it's health benefits and healing properties. Currently, it is being studied as a "nutraceutical"- a food with many nutrients and pharmaceutical properties. The empirical evidence supporting flax as a healing food collecting throughout history is now confirmed through the many clinical studies at universities and hospitals around the world. Today, even the American Food and Drug Agency endorses flax seed as a food for disease prevention. In the end, it is important to incorporate flax seed into a daily diet in order to support health and holistic well-being.
Karyn's Kare is a line of all-natural products created by Karyn Calabrese, a raw foodist and holistic health educator based out of Chicago, IL. Karyn is the owner of Karyn's Fresh Corner- the longest standing raw foods restaurant in the country, Karyn's Inner Beauty Center- a holistic day spa, Karyn's Cooked- a gourmet vegan restaurant, and Karyn's on Green- an upscale vegan restaurant and bar. She has coached thousands of people to better health and is known for her youthfulness, energy and vitality as well as her signature line, "If you don't take care of your body, the most magnificent machine you'll ever be given, where will you live?
The following was taken from "Fantastic Flax: a powerful defense against cancer, heart disease and digestive disorders" written by flax seed expert Siegfried Gursche.


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I have originally created a map through Google's My Maps which was nice but the design was too cumbersome and is not pleasing to look at visually. So for some time, I've been looking at a new mapping platform to use. Until I discovered ArcGIS which provides a better interface for me to create my custom map. Not to mention I can now use OpenStreetMaps as my base map which provide a bit more detail (and more colors) than Google Maps. But I have no hate for Google Maps, just to clarify.
As such, I will be updating this map and make sure all the places featured will be mapped here while any new places visited will be reflected here as well.
Places in this map that will be marked as "Former…" means no traces of the old structure exists today. Otherwise, the structures mapped here are still in existence, though in some cases, they may no longer serve their original purpose.


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With our state-of-the-art warehouse management system we track all inventory movement by utilizing our Barcode Radio Frequency (RF) scanning technology. We have the ability to utilize your own barcodes for tracking purposes or, if you don't have barcodes, we can produce custom barcodes for you.
For those who require RFID capabilities, our WMS is fully capable of utilizing this new and exciting technology.


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Based on stock available, you will receive three different Cotyledon type plants potted in their 1 TRADE gallon plastic containers based on what we have in stock. Sizes may vary based on stock and other factors, we always try and send the fullest/healthiest plants, but size will vary. Colors can also vary, direct hot sunlight can intensify reds on some, they get sun marks/freckles, these pictured are all grown in full sun!!! Slowly acclimate to full hot sun and monitor yours to make sure they are happy/healthy. Lots of shade can darken their greens. Easy to take cuttings from these guys! Ready to Repot in nice new container, Beautiful addition to your succulent collection!
** Some of these pictured are close looking to each other either in shape or color, it' is possible 2 of the 3 may be very similar but still different type/hybrid**
***If some leaves are brown, wrinkled, cracked, simply/gently pull off/cut and or throw away. Lots of leaves on these so please expect to lose a few, you can always try and repot them as cuttings! And if a piece breaks, it's the nature of shipping succulents and life in the real world, simply allow to dry and replant! We cannot replace or refund you for some broken leafs, stems etc.*****.
***Hummingbirds and other critters love their Flower blooms, pictures taken in late April, they will bloom throughout the summer here in CA. When the blooms dry, simply cut and toss!
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Devising own evaluation framework
Dr Dean Dudley has devised the following tasks to help you design your own observable learning framework that is relevant for your practice and your students. We hope the following allows you to evaluate the impact of your teaching on your students' learning and also diagnose the next learning opportunities for your students.
Task 1: Selecting the context
You will need to choose:
- A grade level (age group)
- A learning domain (cognitive, affective, physical (or psychomotor) or social)
- A physical activity
- An outcome you would like your students to reach
Task 2: Identifying progression rates
Based on the identified context, what would your students do in each progression?
- Prestructural
- Unistructural
- Multistructural
- Relational
- Extended Abstract
Write down how each progression differs
Learning domain: Physical
Outcome: Student can move the ball up and down the court on both sides of the body Progression:
- Prestructural - student cannot dribble on either side of the body
- Unistructural - student can dribble on one side of the body using one body part
- Multistructural - student can dribble on one side of the body using multiple body parts
- Relational - student can dribble on both sides of the body and move up and down the court
- Extended abstract - student can effectively move the ball around the court using numerous body parts i.e. juggling
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California Health News related to the Palo Alto Medical FoundationNavigation
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San Jose, Calif. – Nov.14, 2017 – Sutter Health opens its newest Walk-In Care clinic in San Jose today, a service of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, at 685 Coleman Ave., Suite 20.
Sutter's Walk-In Care clinics offer a new option for quick, convenient care for everyday illnesses and health needs in a stand-alone storefront that is easily accessible. The San Jose clinic is Sutter Health's sixth Bay Area location. The first clinic opened in Petaluma in late April followed by clinics in San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Dublin and San Ramon.
"Consumers are actively seeking quick and affordable solutions for their immediate healthcare needs," said Don Wreden, M.D., Sutter Health senior vice president, Patient Experience. "Many people need high-quality care beyond the standard work week, and we're innovating to make care even more convenient – all while maintaining the personal level of support people have come to expect from our pioneering team.
Sutter Walk-In Care offers an innovative approach to healthcare:
"These new locations offer easy access to treatment for problems like the flu or an ear infection, rashes, and wellness services like sports or pre-employment physicals," said Carolin Delker, Sutter Walk-In Care nurse practitioner manager. "We hope that by providing more convenient access to care, patients won't put off getting the care they need to stay healthy."
Delker added: "Patients appreciate the range of services we provide, and our staff can help people when they most need it. People can come in before going to the office in the morning, or schedule a time on any day of the week that is convenient for them, including evenings.''
Walk-In Care clinics have the potential to relieve pressure on overcrowded emergency rooms.
"We want to reserve emergency departments for serious and life-threatening illnesses, rather than having people with minor medical problems going there because they have no other option," Delker said. "At the same time, allowing patients to receive non-urgent care and vaccinations quickly, near where they live or work, should help free up doctor-office visits for those with more serious issues."
While Sutter Walk-In Care provides a wide variety of healthcare services, patients with serious problems or illnesses that require more immediate attention, such as severe cuts or broken bones, should visit an urgent care clinic, or their nearest hospital emergency department.
Additional Sutter Walk-In Care clinics and their opening dates are listed below.
To learn more about Sutter Walk-In Care, please visit www.sutterhealth.org/walk-in or call 1-800-972-5547.
About Sutter Health
Sutter Health was named one of the nation's top five large health systems in 2016 thanks to its integrated network of physician, employee and volunteer pioneers—more than 60,000 people strong. Rooted in Sutter Health's not-for-profit mission, these team members partner to deliver exceptional care that feels personal. From physician offices to hospitals to outpatient care centers and home services, they proudly support and learn from the more than 3 million people in their care—nearly 1 percent of the U.S. population, in one of the most diverse and innovative regions in the world. Sutter pioneers adopt new technologies, make novel discoveries and embrace creative thinking to help patients and communities achieve their best health. From its street nurse program that provides check-ups for homeless people, to telemedicine-aided specialist consultations, to walk-in care clinics, to smart glass technology, the Sutter Health team goes beyond traditional models to make care more convenient and to nurture and empower people throughout their medical journey.
For more information about the Sutter Health network visit: sutterhealth.org | facebook.com/sutterhealth | youtube.com/sutterhealth | twitter.com/sutterhealth.
SAN JOSE, Calif.– March 15, 2017 — Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School is pleased to announce that Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) is a "Summa Cum Laude" sponsor of its primary fundraiser of the year, taking place on March 24, 2017, at the downtown San Jose Marriott Hotel. As the lead sponsor, PAMF has pledged to help underwrite costs and provide much needed scholarship funds for Cristo Rey students.
"We are very blessed and grateful for our partnership with PAMF," says Father Peter Pabst, SJ, president of Cristo Rey San Jose. "In addition to its generous support of our event, PAMF is the largest provider of jobs in our Work Study program, offering excellent work opportunities and mentorship for 12 Cristo Rey students."
The Rey of Hope Luncheon will highlight accomplishments of Cristo Rey students as well as raise funds for the Rey of Hope Scholarship Fund. Elizabeth Vilardo, M.D., CEO of Palo Alto Medical Foundation, is the keynote speaker of the event, which is expected to draw in excess of 500 attendees.
"We are so pleased to have the opportunity to work with these motivated students," said Dr. Vilardo. "We value the contribution they are making to the important work we do every day to provide the best care for patients. This is an important time for them and we hope their experiences at PAMF and Cristo Rey will help them to continue to succeed in pursuing an education, a career and giving back to others."
Sade F., a sophomore at Cristo Rey San Jose, says, "Working at Palo Alto Medical Foundation has transformed my work day into my favorite day of the week. My work experience at PAMF has also influenced my interest in pursuing medicine as my career. I constantly learn from those around me and they inspire me to succeed. I am extremely grateful for the amazing opportunities presented to me through PAMF."
Working at both the Sunnyvale and Mountain View PAMF campuses, Sade and fellow Cristo Rey students are learning skills such as working directly with patients to help them register for the Flu Shot Express, confirming telephone appointments, working as Patient Service Representatives at the front desk of the clinical departments and facilitating the transfer of patients' messages from the automated system to the appropriate department.
For more information and to purchase tickets to the Rey of Hope Luncheon, please contact Shelby Saso at firstname.lastname@example.com.
About Cristo Rey San Jose
Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School provides students from underserved communities with a rigorous, college-prep education and a unique Work Study program, in which students work one day per week at Silicon Valley businesses. Fees paid by companies such as Cisco, HP, Yahoo!, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Frank Rimerman + Co., and dozens of others help offset up to 50 percent of tuition costs. Cristo Rey San Jose is one of 32 schools nationally that comprise the Cristo Rey Network, which boast a 90% college enrollment rate. More information is available at cristoreysanjose.org.
About the Palo Alto Medical Foundation
The Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) for Health Care, Research and Education, is part of the Sutter Health network of care. Founded in 1930, PAMF is a not-for-profit health care organization that is a pioneer in the multispecialty group practice of medicine, health innovation and patient-centered care. PAMF's more than 1,400 affiliated physicians and 6,100 employees serve one million patients at its medical centers and clinics in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. For more information about the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, please visit the PAMF website.
PAMF received JobTrain's Inaugural Bay Area Economic Opportunity Award for having hiring practices and programs that open up employment opportunities for people who are talented and skilled but have experienced barriers to employment.
A big thanks to Blair Arreguin, a recruiter at PAMF, who worked with JobTrain to place medical assistants at PAMF.
JobTrain is a non-profit organization with a mission to improve the lives of people through job skills training and placement.
A team including Harly Neumann, PhD, VP Human Resources; Edwin Gonzalez, recruitment team lead; and Rebecca Ostrander, recruitment lead; accepted the award during a ceremony at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos.
Out of many submissions from Bay Area companies, 18 finalists were selected to attend the event and six winners were chosen for the award. Some of the other finalists included Google, LinkedIn, Webcor and Intel.
Palo Alto, Calif., (Feb. 13, 2017) – The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) based in Washington, D.C., recently awarded funding to a study at Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute (PAMFRI) on improving communication between patients and primary care doctors, and to a PAMF project aimed at improving preventive care for seniors.
A study led by Ming Tai-Seale, Ph.D., MPH, associate director of PAMFRI, received $5.8 million to assess the effectiveness of three different approaches to enhancing patient-doctor communication in a primary care setting.
"We want to enable patients to have a voice in their care from the beginning," said Dr. Tai-Seale. "This project encourages patients to be better prepared and to engage in shared decision making so that they will get more out of their visit. And it will help doctors and patients choose the best treatment plan for the patient.''
An award for $50,000 went to the Guzik Family Center for Geriatrics and Palliative Care at PAMF to advance the Fostering Successful Aging project. Established in 2014, Fostering Successful Aging has received funding from PCORI for three consecutive years. The project's goal is to engage older people, the medical community, researchers and other stakeholders in studying effective strategies to help seniors maintain their health and independence for as long as possible.
"This work focuses attention on value-based preventive care for seniors by discovering how patients can help contribute meaningfully to improving care for seniors both now and in the future," said Peter H. Cheng, M.D., founder of the project and leader of geriatric medicine at PAMF's Guzik Center.
Read More about Sutter Health Research Projects on Patient-Centered Care Receive National Awards
Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) announced the opening on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, of Munnerlyn Eye Institute, a new spacious facility in Sunnyvale offering eye care for all ages as well as advanced procedures. The Institute is located at 1085 West El Camino Real.
As part of PAMF's ophthalmology and optometry department, the doctors at Munnerlyn Eye Institute offer a full range of eye care. This includes eye exams and prescribing corrective lenses as well as treatment of eye diseases such as conjunctivitis, macular degeneration, other retina disorders, glaucoma and cataracts. Renowned specialists perform advanced surgeries and LASIK procedures. The Institute's providers also offer specialized pediatric eye care. Read More about Palo Alto Medical Foundation Opens New Sunnyvale Eye Institute
The quality of care and service that the Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) provides to its patients is among the best in California, according to a statewide assessment of all medical groups. The California Office of the Patient Advocate (OPA) awarded PAMF with four stars – the highest possible rating in quality and service – in four counties PAMF serves: Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz.
In the OPA ratings system, a four-star rating is defined as scoring greater than the 90th percentile on performance measures including quality and patient satisfaction ratings.
"Providing the highest quality care is the core commitment to our patients," says PAMF Medical Director of Quality Ed Yu, M.D. "Our doctors, clinicians and staff work tirelessly to bring the best care to our patients. The four-star rating from the Office of the Patient Advocate is one of many validations of our successes."
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After his major victory over Nate Marquardt at UFC 109, Chael Sonnen took a little time out to recover from the bruising encounter, and also to kickstart his political campaign to become a state representative in Oregon.
Now he is back in the gym however, and he gave the Purefights.org site an update on how he was doing after his first training session.
"Physically OK…not great – I just got some stitches out of my forehead, couple of stitches off my nose, and I had a few on the very top of my head in my hair…so physically OK, not 100%."
Among other things Sonnen also discusses how he got into mixed martial arts, and an important lesson he learned in his first fight. Watch the full interview for yourselves below…


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"Many people in this province know what NAPE/NUPGE is, but don't fully understand who makes up the union and the full scope of the vital work our members do. During these difficult times in the province, we wanted to shine a light on the hard-working and dedicated members of NAPE who deliver high quality and vital public services to the people of this province," said NAPE President Jerry Earle. "We also wanted to show that NAPE/NUPGE is more than a union — we are part of the community. We are your friends, your family, and your neighbours. We have a vested interest in making this province better — for everyone."
The 'NAPE — We Are Community' campaign is a long-term campaign focused on the real people behind the jobs, behind the services, and behind the statistics. The campaign showcases real NAPE/NUPGE members in their workplaces.
Next phase of campaign highlights how NAPE/NUPGE's work benefits more people than just union members
"The first phase of this campaign, launched in 2016, focused on our members and the roles they play in providing the public services the people of the province rely on every day," said Earle. "This next phase of the campaign focuses the spotlight on a day in the life of regular people in the province and the many ways in which their lives are affected by NAPE/NUPGE members throughout that day."
"Whether you know it or not, on any given day, a NAPE/NUPGE member can touch your life," said Earle. "From education and healthcare to transportation, public protection and beyond, thousands of public sector members go to work to be there for our most vulnerable, to care for our sick, to keep us safe, and to keep our economy moving."
Public services and the people who provide them create strong communities for everyone
"Public services are a shared resource we all depend on. They are the embodiment of what it means to be a society — coming together to provide programs and services for the betterment of all, to lift everyone up," continued Earle. "Simply put, despite what the employers' groups say, public services and the people who provide them are more than just a cost on a ledger sheet or a statistic on a piece of paper."
The first ad in this new series can be seen on NAPE's Facebook page or via Youtube.
Additional ads will be rolled out in the coming weeks.
The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is one of Canada's largest labour organizations with over 370,000 members. Our mission is to improve the lives of working families and to build a stronger Canada by ensuring our common wealth is used for the common good. — NUPGE


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Yigal Azrouël Is the Cure to the Common Coat
Yigal Azrouël Is the Cure to the Common Coat
Any show that opens with a boxy plaid coat as severely cool as Yigal Azrouël's is bound to deliver in the outerwear department. And the designer's Fall 2014 show did just that with a series of modern toppers that included everything from a lambskin bomber to a leather parka to that aforementioned wool mohair check coat. And as if we weren't given enough covetable options to choose from, he threw in a twist with convertible zippers that doubled many styles' functionality.
It's no surprise that the collection was a "celebration of dimension" as pleats, texture, and an oft-repeated geometric print guided the steely designs. Of course, it wasn't just daywear that dressed Azrouël's ladies. For night, gowns featured the same balance of strength and femininity, as architectural dresses gave us just a few more things to covet on the runway.


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In perhaps his least convincing performance since The Tourist, Johnny Depp has been filmed alongside his girlfriend Amber Heard apologising to the 'wonderful island' of Australia over their recent dog smuggling saga.
The video was played during a court case in which Heard was sentenced with a $1000, one-month good behaviour bond for taking her pets into the country without declaring them last year.
Dripping with contempt for the whole exercise, Depp delivers his mea culpa with all the sincerity you'd expect from a self-styled free spirit and former best friend of Hunter S Thompson being made to grovel to politicians over the fate of two dogs called Pistol and Boo.
Quick to seize upon a rare opportunity to humiliate a Hollywood A-lister, Australia's minister for agriculture Baranby Joyce posted the clip to Facebook and pointed out the bleeding obvious by telling reporters he didn't think Depp was particularly happy about taking part.
"It was offered. Whether the court accepts it or not as part of an outcome is really the realm of the court, and in this instance the court did."
"I don't think it is something they would have willingly wanted to do."
The look on Depp's face throughout has, naturally, had Twitter and the wider web in stitches. File this alongside 'Billy Corgan at Disneyland' and 'Sad Kayne West' in the history of internet memes.


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Popular Lagos-based musician, Orezi has dared his critics and has taken the music promotion strategy to a whole new level after he posed totally unclad.
Nigerian musician, Esegine Allen, popularly known by his stage name, Orezi, who rose to prominence with his song "Rihanna" in 2013, has stripped totally unclad in new photo to promote his latest single.
The Delta State-born singer who recently changed his Instagram handle to @OreziWorldwide and also his alias to"Raggamofin", took to his social media pages and posted a music artwork which shows him in his birthday suit for his new single, "Call the Police", which will premiere later today.
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By Chris Hassel
Steele Jantz looked as good as any Iowa State QB has looked in the six years I've been following Cyclone football. Granted, it was against the worst defense in the country but the guy played well. Iowa State needed the win, and Iowa State got it.
That sets up a big game, next Saturday, against Oklahoma. ISU has had a pair of chances to win big games at home. Maybe they can become bowl eligible with three games to spare.
Jake Knott played pretty well for a guy who didn't play.
For the second straight week the Hawkeyes fell behind big, and for the second straight week they scored two meaningless touchdowns late in the game. It was 38-0 before Iowa found the endzone against Penn State, and 28-3 before they did so against Northwestern. I'm starting to wonder how this team only lost to ISU by 3, and beat UNI by multiple scores.
Iowa's two touchdowns came by way of quarterback sneaks. Exciting.
The Hawks knew all Northwestern could do was run the ball, and it didn't matter. The Wildcats ran up 349 rushing yards on the Hawks, while only passing the ball 10 times.
James Vandenberg actually didn't play too bad, Saturday. He didn't play well, but he wasn't terrible. It seemed like every time he threw a good pass, his receivers would drop it.
It seems like every time the seat starts getting a little bit warm under Kirk Ferentz's fanny, he is able to rally the troops and pull out a win. I still wouldn't be surprised if the Hawks made a bowl game, but I'm not sure many Iowa fans want to see this team play an extra game. Ferentz is headed for his 3rd straight disappointing season.
Gene Chizik fell to 0-6 in the SEC, Saturday. His Tigers lost at home to Texas A&M, 63-21. The Chiz is toast.


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Are Magnets Recyclable?
No, magnets are not recyclable. It's easy to collect hundreds of magnets on your fridge from doctors and other businesses, souvenirs from friends, and wedding save the dates. Unfortunately, the only way to dispose of old magnets is to throw them in the trash. The good news is that there are many ways to reuse or "upcycle" magnets.
- Attach it to the side of your desk and use it for storing paper clips.
- Keep one in your sewing kit to store and pick up needles and pins.
- Glue a magnet to a pen to keep on the frige for shopping lists and quick access.
- Make custome magnets by glueing laminated photos to the front and giving them away as gifts.
- Make your own alphabet magnets - kids and teens love these. Simply cover those flexible, flat magnets (those free ones businesses give you) with solid paper, and then glue letters cut out of magazines on them.
...And if you really have no use for your old magnets, donate them to a thrift store. Someone else may have a need for them!


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Best baby travel gear
Traveling with a baby can be quite daunting. We were so used to traveling with just a carry-on for just us two. When we took our first trip with Kaia, we couldn't believe how much stuff we had to pack! Now that we've done it a few times, I've got the top baby travel gear essentials you need for when you're on-the-go...
This is one of my favorite carriers, because it's lightweight, comfortable to wear and has the option of a front-facing carrying option. I love to wear this when we are going through security so that it frees my hands to put all the essentials in the basket. (Diaper bag, laptop, stroller, etc.) You will get a hand swipe from TSA to test for explosive materials, but it's better than taking baby in and out of the stroller and having to put everything on the belt ready to be screened, etc. This carrier is great for newborns to 3 years old.
Baby Boom PACK RIGHT 12 Piece Travel Diaper Bag
We have traveled with this a few times and I highly recommend this to every parent that is traveling or even for day care. It's super lightweight and with all the little compartments and bags, it will keep you so organized. Traveling with a baby can be so stressful that when you're in a rush to find something in the diaper bag, it can look like a total disaster trying to find what you need. These separate, removable labeled pouches are great for organizing outfits, bibs, sheets, toys, food, bottles, etc. Comes with a large tote diaper bag, insulated bottle pouch, insulated food pouch, pacifier case, outfit pouch, crib sheet pouch, bib pouch, blanket straps, small and large laundry bags, changing pad and name and luggage tag.
We've stayed at hotels and with friends and family and this travel crib from BabyBjorn is so easy to travel with! All you have to do is open the bag, lift out the travel crib and it's set up in one simple movement. It comes with a plush little mattress and organic fitted sheet. Some hotels do have cribs, but you might have to pay extra. We use this so much that Kaia is used to it, so we don't have problems putting her to bed. I know some babies don't sleep well if they aren't used to their surroundings/bed. This also comes in handy if you need to place your baby in a safe zone while getting ready the day.
We loved using this compact stroller for all of our travels!! We were able to use this when she was just a month old that allowed her to sleep and lay with it's flat sleeper (deep recline) and it's so easy to fold and open. It's great for traveling and small trunks! It has a UPF 50+ canopy with a peekaboo window. My husband is tall, so it was a great feature that the handle bars are adjustable in 5 different positions to accommodate both of us with different heights. (He's 6 ft. and I'm 5'6) I really like the adjustable leg rest too that made baby more comfortable, especially when she was a newborn. The basket is a decent size and could fit a small diaper bag. This also has the capability for a travel system. Out of all the strollers we have, this is the easiest to open and fold and an easy one-step brake. (we used the 7AM enfant 212 blanket for our winter travels)
This playmat is great for indoor and outdoor and love that it's so convenient to take anywhere with you. We have used this to put on hotel room floors, parks and great to even put inside her play teepee. We love Nook products!!
Hope some of my favorite travel baby gear helps you if you've got any travels coming up with your little one!
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A Look into Aamir Khans 'Delhi Belly'
Aamir Khan's latst home production movie 'Delhi Belly' has created a buzz in Bollywood for being so bold in its context.
Aamir Khan in his upcoming direction 'Delhi Belly' has appeared as an item bomb in it. However the actor turned producer clarifies that the item number 'I hate you like I love you' does have significance in the movie and is not only added for publicity's sake?
The item number was not done for the promotion of the film. It's there because the director and the writer felt that it needed to be included. The character of Disco Fighter was always in the script. Even when the first draft came, it had Disco Fighter," Aamir said in an interview.
But the question here arises that if 'Disco Fighter' has such significance in Delhi Belly, then why doesn't he have any scene in the movie? A character called Arup (Vir Das) in the film, who is a big fan of Disco Fighter?
There is another character called VJ Suhaya. In the opening scenes of the film she speaks about having a song 'I hate you like I love you' and all that. So by the end of the film, the song comes that he was talking about. It has a link with the story of the film. So it was required," he said.
Aamir Khan says that he agreed to appear as an 'item boy' because his wife Kiran Rao wanted him to do it?
This idea of, I would say, an item bomb came suddenly to Abhinay and Akshat (Verma, the script writer) and Kiran loved it too. When Kiran asked me to do it, I took it up," he said.
Amir's sudden entry in the film has raised the expectations of his audience to some level. On asking him about this he answered,
We want to excite the audience. Yes, the attention would shift momentarily, but no film can work on an item song. I think the film has to work in itself. Until the film is made well at its level, audiences won't love it. If audiences won't love it, the film can't be successful. True test would be on 1st July,"
Looks like Aamir's item song is in competition with Big B's item song 'Go Meera' in his upcoming film 'Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap' which happens to release at the same date as Delhi Belly.
I don't feel any competition. I would definitely not compete with Amitji because I don't think I am capable of competing with him," said Aamir.
According to Aamir a film would be successful only if it is made skillfully because the audience will ultimately watch it.
"I guess we have such a big audience of 1.4 billion that two, three, four cinemas releasing at a time is a not an issue. There is space for all films. Films have to be good then only they will run," he said.


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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalitha on Monday announced a solatium of Rs.1 crore to the family of a policeman who lost his life while nabbing chain snatchers.
Jayalalithaa said a police team comprising a Sub-Inspector and Head Constables Munusamy and Dhanapal tried to nab suspected members of a chain snatching gang in Krishnagiri district on June 15.
But the suspects stabbed Munusamy who died in a hospital, she told the state assembly.
She said though a solatium of Rs.500,000 was ordered to be paid to Munusamy's family under the existing rules, it was felt that the amount was not sufficient.
Jayalalithaa said she has ordered a sum of Rs.1 crore to be paid to the family of Munusamy.
She said the state government will take care of the educational expenses of Munusamy's daughter Rakshna.
Jayalalithaa said a new government order will be issued increasing the compensation to be paid to police personnel who die or get injured on duty.


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Fire chief to retire (again)
Fire chief to retire (again)
Alameda Fire Chief Mike D'Orazi is retiring, again.
D'Orazi is leaving the Alameda Fire Department on December 27 after serving as its chief for the past three and a half years. City Manager John Russo is appointing Deputy Chief Doug Long as his interim replacement.
"Chief D'Orazi has been a visionary leader in the fire department," Russo was quoted as saying in a press release issued Monday. "We will miss his experience, wisdom, and future oriented perspective."
Long joined the Alameda Fire Department as a firefighter, in 1988.
D'Orazi stepped in as chief in May 2011, six months after David Kapler resigned as the city's fire chief in the wake of a scandal over his personal use of city gas pumps and just days before a man drowned in the waters off Robert W. Crown State Beach as more than a dozen police and firefighters watched.
In the wake of the drowning, D'Orazi made policy changes, mandated training and sought out and purchased equipment to rebuild the city's lapsed water rescue program. D'Orazi also worked toward the replacement of the seismically unsound Fire Station 3 and the city's outmoded emergency operations center, and he helped create a new non-emergency ambulance transport service run by his department.
He also won city leaders' approval to participate in the Alameda County Community Paramedicine Pilot Project, a two-year, county-funded pilot intended to help divert patients from expensive hospital emergency room visits by assigning a pair of firefighters to visit chronically ill patients to make sure they're taking care of themselves and that they have access to the resources they need. Alameda is one of just two departments in the county to be selected for the pilot, which begins in January.
D'Orazi originally retired from the department as a captain, in 2007. Russo brought the popular former union boss back as discontent in the department ran high, and D'Orazi was successful in soothing it.
"We're very happy," Domenick Weaver, then-president of the Alameda's Firefighters Association, was quoted as saying in a 2011 news story announcing D'Orazi's hire. "D'Orazi has a good knowledge of the fire service, he has an institutional knowledge, and also has the support and buy-in of our membership."
D'Orazi, who said he's looking forward to his retirement, called his experience leading the fire department "challenging and rewarding."
"I relied on my instincts that the people I knew in the Alameda Fire Department were talented and just needed the opportunity to excel," he said.
He said he was "honored" to have the chance to make a difference.
"My career in the Alameda Fire Department is a positive defining experience I will carry with me forever," D'Orazi said.