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Dr. Tony Reiman, MD, SM, FRCPC
Canadian Cancer Society Research Chair, University of New Brunswick;
Medical Oncologist, Saint John Regional Hospital;
Assistant Dean, Research, Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick
Dalhousie University; Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB
Research Interests:
Myeloma, lung cancer, lymphoma; cancer clinical trials; translational cancer research; multidisciplinary supportive cancer care research.
Involving patients in cutting edge cancer research
As a practicing medical oncologist, my interest lies in involving patients in research to improve their care. This includes banking of biological specimens and clinical data for research, clinical trials of new therapeutic approaches and multidisciplinary supportive care research in areas such as body composition and exercise.
Involvement with BHCRI to date:Dr. Reiman is a BHCRI Senior Scientist, a member of the BHCRI Training Committee and was a presenter at the 2010 BHCRI Symposium.
Phone:(506) 648-6884
Contact:Department of Oncology, Saint John Regional Hospital, 400 University Avenue, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada E2L 4L2
Palumbo A, Sezer O, Kyle R, Miguel JS, Orlowski RZ, Moreau P, Niesvizky R, Morgan G, Comenzo R, Sonneveld P, Kumar S, Hajek R, Giralt S, Bringhen S, Anderson KC, Richardson PG, Cavo M, Davies F, Bladé J, Einsele H, Dimopoulos MA, Spencer A, Dispenzieri A, Reiman T, Shimizu K, Lee JH, Attal M, Boccadoro M, Mateos M, Chen W, Ludwig H, Joshua D, Chim J, Hungria V, Turesson I, Durie BG, Lonial S. International Myeloma Working Group guidelines for the management of multiple myeloma patients ineligible for standard high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell transplantation. Leukemia. 2009 Jun 4. [Epub ahead of print]
Courneya KS, Sellar CM, Stevinson C, McNeely ML, Peddle CJ, Friedenreich CM, Tankel K, Basi S, Chua N, Mazurek A, Reiman T. Effects of aerobic exercise on physical functioning and quality of life in lymphoma patients: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Oncology (In Press 2009).
Tonelli M, Hemmelgarn B, Reiman T, Manns B, Reaume MN, Lloyd A, Wiebe N, Klarenbach S. Benefits and harms of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents for anemia related to cancer: a meta-analysis. CMAJ. 2009 Apr 30. [Epub ahead of print]
Jones LW, Eves ND, Peddle CJ, Courneya KS, Haykowsky M, Kumar V, Winton TW, Reiman T. Effects of presurgical exercise training on systemic inflammatory markers among patients with malignant lung lesions. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2009 Apr;34(2):197-202.
Prado CM, Lieffers JR, McCargar LJ, Reiman T, Sawyer MB, Martin L, Baracos VE. Prevalence and clinical implications of sarcopenic obesity in patients with solid tumours of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts: a population-based study. Lancet Oncol. 2008 Jul;9(7):629-35. Epub 2008 Jun 6.
Kirshner, J., Thulien, K.J., Martin, L.D., Debes Marun, C., Reiman, T. Belch, A.R., Pilarski, L.M. A Unique 3-D model for evaluating the impact of therapy on Multiple Myeloma. Blood. 2008 Jun 5. [Epub ahead of print].
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Jones LW, Eves ND, Mackey JR, Peddle CJ, Haykowsky M, Joy AA, Tankel K,Courneya KS, Spratlin J, Reiman T. Safety and feasibility of cardiopulmonary exercise testing in patients with advanced cancer. Lung Cancer. 2007 Feb;55(2):225-32. Epub 2006 Nov 17.
Maxwell CA, Keats JJ, Belch AR, Pilarski LM, Reiman T. Receptor for hyaluronan-mediated motility correlates with centrosome abnormalities in multiple myeloma and maintains mitotic integrity. Cancer Res. 2005 Feb 1;65(3):850-60.
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Max Overacts 207January 14th, 2012 | by Caanan
Whew! Sorry about the supreme lateness of this strip, folks!
The good news is, the reason it didn't go up friday, is because I spent all thursday to friday – through the night – getting the book done. It's now off to the printers where it will hopefully move to the proof stage! I'm still waiting to hear back on whether or not my file layout/type/etc is completely wrong, but here's hoping…
I'll keep you all updated, and hopefully Max too! (On time, that is.)
Max Overacts 181October 31st, 2011 | by Caanan
Hadn't done one of them for a while!
Happy Halloween everyone! We can't afford candy for ourselves let alone other's children, so I'm going to go hide in the basement for the rest of the evening.
Max Overacts 164September 7th, 2011 | by Caanan
I recall after Becky had her first featured strip, a lot of you didn't like her.
Oh well. I like her. We should all strive to be "optimal", no?
Max Overacts 154August 15th, 2011 | by Caanan
I guess if the title character isn't seen anywhere in his own strip, he's bound to turn up as the punchline.
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Max Overacts 064October 27th, 2010 | by Caanan
So today we learn a little more about Janet's best friend, Becky.
This friday and saturday I will be sitting at the Strange Adventures table at Hal-Con in Halifax. I hear it's the first one, so I don't know what to expect, except lots of commissions and copies of Celadore sold. I expect a lot.
I'll be there:
Friday 2 – 4pm and 6 -9pm.
Saturday 9 – 11am and 1 – 3pm
And I even have a handy dandy map!
Plus, it's wednesday, so of course another Line It Is Drawn went up today over at CBR and Comics Should Be Good. I didn't have time to colour my piece this week, but it's a halloween theme, so it works. An old west Ghost Rider races against the Headless Horseman! (I got the wrong Ghost Rider. I didn't know there were two!)
Max Overacts 061October 20th, 2010 | by Caanan
NYCC destroyed my buffer. Too busy to rebuild it! Argh! Late post!
Also, this web The Line it is Drawn went up today – Dig Dug meets the Mole man! As well as all the regular awesome art from the other regular awesome artists.

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3:04pm PT by Philiana Ng
'Fringe' Producers Say No Alternate Ending for Finale Shot
Fringe showrunners and executive producers Jeff Pinkner and J.H. Wyman are setting the record straight on speculation that an alternate ending was shot for the season four closer in case the Fox drama did not return in the fall.
"No, we did not shoot an alternate ending," Wyman told reporters on a recent conference call when asked whether the other scene would be on the season DVD set. "We thought about it, but we did not."
It had been revealed in interviews by cast members that there were two potential endings filmed, depending on the show's fate.
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The producers shared when and how they found out about the season five pickup, which was given the green light April 26. Pinkner and Wyman said that they knew of the renewal four hours before the news went public.
"I was actually getting a guitar fixed," Wyman recalled. " I got a call, and it was all these very happy voices. It was an incredible call because it was [unexpected]. It was music to my ears." Pinkner, on the other hand, had just dropped off his kids at school when he got a call from the studio and network.
The producers are aware of how the ultimate story will end.
"We definitely know where the series is going to end and how it's going to end and what we're saying with the final season," Wyman said.
They also revealed that a revisit to 2036 could happen in season five, that there are "no plans right now" to bring back Sam Weiss (Kevin Corrigan) and that they would love to have Leonard Nimoy return to reprise his role as William Bell.
Also, if there is "a significant story" that isn't fully covered by the time the series ends, the producers are open to the idea of continuing the arc via comic books.
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Nana Patekar's Foundation Collects Rs.80 Lakh for Drought-hit Farmers
Published: 19th September 2015 07:49 AM | Last Updated: 19th September 2015 07:49 AM | A+A A-
MUMBAI: Actor Nana Patekar's efforts to help drought-hit farmers of Maharashtra have began on a brilliant note, with his Naam Foundation collecting Rs.80 lakh in a day.
"We have set up an account for Naam Foundation and in a day nearly Rs.80 lakh was collected. It's not true that people are not willing to help those affected, it's just that they're not assured if their money goes to the right place or not. But now they have faith in us that we're doing an honest work," said Patekar, while celebrating Ganesh festival at his home.
"A significant amount is being collected. And we have formulated a comprehensive structure for it. And as soon as Ganpati visarjan is over, we'll go to Khandesh and Vidarbha and will attempt to do something for those affected," he said.
Many regions of Maharashtra are facing a drought-like situation due to lack of rain which has adversely affected the farmers. Many have committed suicide.
Patekar kept the Ganpati celebrations extremely low-key, and also put up pictures of the crisis.
Patekar along with actor Makrand Anaspure recently distributed financial help to 113 families in Latur and Osmanabad. Both of therm are the brains behind Naam Foundation.
On the Ganesh festival coinciding with the drought crisis, he said: "We decided to give cheques to 800 people but it's saddening that in the span of one month, 30 names get added to the list. So, you should definitely celebrate the festival, but if you could send a bit of money for them, then it would be great."
"There is always talk that the government is not doing enough and we put the entire blame on them. But we can do a lot, so let the government do its own work."
On actor Akshay Kumar offering Rs.90 lakh for the cause, he said: "It is heartening that people are coming forward and are willing to give money. It's not true that industry celebrities are not giving money and there are numerous who are willing to donate."


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IF you're a cynical bod like me, The Sum Of All Fears could be seen as nothing more than a public service film about the threat of war on behalf of the George W Bush administration.
"People will watch it because it stars the only thing that's bigger news than the war at the moment — Ben Affleck," cackled the director of communications at the White House. "If we make it simple enough for them to understand, then we can show the world how we're the best!"
He didn't really, but indulge me if you will.
For the most patriotic/nationalistic/racist (delete as appropriate) American there is everything you could ever want — a rogue terrorist drops a nuke, America survives (hurrah!), the hunk gets his babe, and a few dark-skinned chaps get wasted by way of retribution.
Affleck plays Jack Ryan (yes, he of Harrison Ford/Patriot Games/Air Force One fame), the only man who can halt a nuclear war between the Americans and the Russians.
And he does, but only after much of Maryland is blown to smithereens. But it's all pretty mindless stuff really and not even Morgan Freeman can turn this formulaic effort around.
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"I'm known as the Poet Lariat," said humorist Will Rogers, about to perform a rope trick; the lasso, Rogers' prop of choice and the herding tool of millions of cowboys, seems to have two points of origin, so it's difficult to say which civilization can claim its invention. Like the points of similarity in Old World and New World civilizations, the lasso seems to have been created both by ancient civilizations and Native American craftsmen.
Roped in By the Ancients
Rope as an invention -- or any of its uses -- cannot be accurately traced to any one inventor. Hand-braided "rope fossils" have been found dating back 17,000 years; pictures of rope-making slaves, known as "rope-stretchers," have been found inside Egyptian burial sites. The Bible speaks of the strength of a "cord of three strands" in Ecclesiastes 4:12, which is an illustration of progressive thought in the area of its usage. If, in the ancient mindset, three-strand rope was better than two-strand, the thought of using the rope for a lasso wasn't far away.
Lassos in Egypt and Rome
The lasso itself can probably be traced to ancient Egypt; the Pharaoh Seti I is depicted in a relief drawing wielding one to bring down a sacred bull. It evolved into a gladiatorial weapon, the noose used by the Laquerarius, a Roman warrior-showman. Wielded by this agile, lightly armored champion, a lasso was an effective weapon for bringing down and destroying an enemy if used with a thrusting dagger. It was eventually replaced by a net, which meant an easier catch; the warrior needed less precise coordination to ensnare an opponent.
Lassos in the New World
As with many Old World-New World phenomena, the lasso developed along similar lines in America. Native Americans were using lassos when European explorers set foot in the New World; like their Roman counterparts, the natives were quite skilled at lassoing Spanish conquistadors. Once the Spanish introduced horses to the New World, Native Americans improved on the weapon's agility by attacking on horseback, which accounts for the lasso's current use in rodeos. African slaves in Mexico roped cattle with lassos; these laborers, captured by the Spanish, were employed as herders, the first real cowboys.
Pecos Bill, True Inventor
So who was the true inventor of the lasso? Cowboy-tall-tale tellers insist it was Pecos Bill, the Texas cowpoke raised by a mama coyote, who, when he started herding cattle, invented brands to keep the cows separate, then invented horseback riding to maneuver more successfully, and finally invented the lasso to tame the wilder members of the herd. He did it all, the storytellers insist, and was the original "Poet Lariat," before the advent of Will Rogers.


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This year I actually have the desire to decorate my house! The open house last year was so much work, it kind of zapped the holiday spirit from me. Today I put up 4 trees, nothing on them yet other than the lights, but that's a start. Three of them are grouped together in my bedroom - 3', 4', 5' Alpine trees. I'm trying to figure out a theme for them. In the past I've made mini baskets to decorate them with, not sure if I'll dig them out or change my theme. As soon as I decide, I'll post a picture.
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with my Sister and Family and my Mom. My sister lives only about 16 miles from Karen from My Colonial Home so we attended Karen's open house on Friday night. We had a wonderful time and Karen's home is beautiful. All her items were just perfect and I have a few in my home now! Thanks Karen for inviting us.
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Someone tweeted us, "Well, I think Kate Hudson won the White House Correspondents' Dinner."
Hard to argue — I mean, you know about my struggle with topknots, yet the updo is totally working for me. Or, to keep up the sports parlance, she didn't merely win it; she took it in a four-game sweep. Pitched a shut-out. Had a triple-double. Double-eagled to win the Masters. Threw six TDs and no picks. Served an ace to take it 6-0, 6-0, 6-0, because she's so badass, she's playing best of five. Caught the Golden Snitch, yet conveniently ONLY at a time when the other team wasn't already ahead by more than 150 points (oh, Quidditch, I will never be able to love you truly). In other other words, I love her in purple sequins, and I'm totally going to do some crunches now.
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"We understand that leadership involves making choices," Monaghan said. "However, we do not understand the wisdom governing the choice to freeze education funding one day and to choose to expand tax breaks the next."
The LFT president said the governor and legislature should refrain from extending tax incentives or starting new ones until their effect on the economy and Louisiana communities is understood.
"Last year, the legislature passed bills asking for a thorough review of the 441 tax incentives currently offered by the State of Louisiana," Monaghan said. "Lawmakers said they want to know how effective the incentives are. Do they attract jobs and grow the economy, or do they add to the bottom line of giant corporations at the expense of health care, education and the quality of life in our state?
"So far, there have been no hearings, and no reports filed on the effect these tax breaks have on our economy," Monaghan said. "In his statement yesterday, the governor stated that he does not know how much this new round of tax loopholes will cost the state.
"But we already know some of the cost of the current policy. A number of school districts have already declared fiscal exigency, and school districts around the state have announced or are discussing layoffs of teachers and school employees. Access to health care is shrinking. Whole disciplines are being eliminated from our colleges and universities."
More cuts to vital services and programs are anticipated this year. Lawmakers will enter the legislative session on April 25 facing a $1.6 billion shortfall.
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The full pot holds coffee to serve 12 people at once and the left side holds a 14 ounce travel mug for days when you want coffee on the go. And also it is adjustable to fit a smaller coffee mug, in case you just want to enjoy it on your balcony overseeing the beach view.
The programmable coffee maker allows you to choose between the strong or regular coffee taste and the timer can be adjusted to brew a pot for up to 24 hours ahead. The coffee maker shuts off automatically after 2 hours, saving energy and the headache of powering off the machine after use. Other features include a hot plate for keeping the coffee hot, a pause and serve button for getting a quick cup before the brewing cycle is over and much more.
Although the Hamilton always makes quality product and there is no doubt that this is one the best, but the travel mug that it comes with does not seal close, meaning it can spill if not taken care off. But overall this coffee maker is the closest to our dreams and has won our hearts.
- This can serve as a single-serve or a full pot coffee maker.
- Looks great sitting on the counter top of the kitchen.
- The programmable buttons make life really easy and worry-free.
- The travel mug is of flimsy quality.
Keurig K-Classic Coffee Maker – #1 Best Seller in Single-Serve Brewers.
- Brews multiple k-cup pod sizes: (6, 8, 10 ounce) – the most popular...
- Large 48 ounce water reservoir: Allows you to brew 6+ cups before...
- Descaling: An important part of cleaning your keurig brewer. This...
- Auto-off: An auto-off feature is easily programmed to turn off your...
- Simple button controls: Just insert a pod, select your desired cup...
Keurig is famous in the single-cup coffee market because it brings you a killer cup of coffee, as we say 'do it right even if you do it once.' The reasons for its popularity include its speedy brewing time, convenience in using and cleaning, which is a must-have for all coffee machines. The Keurig K55 comes in simple design which includes a 48 ounce water reservoir, a three-button option system for choosing the coffee mug size and a light-indicator.
All that you need to do is fill the reservoir with water by either removing it from the machine or simply lifting the lid and pouring in water, whichever is feasible. After filling it up you need to switch on the Keurig K55 through the power button and wait approximately 4 minutes to preheat. After that the red light lets you know when the water is heated enough, so you can start brewing and pour yourself a steaming cup of coffee, just the way you like it. Either it can be a small, medium or large cup especially for days when you really need to energize yourself and stay focused for the important office meetings.
The great things about this coffee maker is that there is no hassle that you need to go through, as its compatible with all kinds of k-cup filters, it has a drip tray for reducing mess if you spill your coffee and also for increasing height if you want to fill your tall travel mug instead of your regular house mug. It takes 60 seconds for the Keurig to make an 8-ounce coffee mug and when done just remove the empty k-cup and get started on another one. Furthermore if you are one of those who always forget to switch your coffee machine off, then you guys will be glad to know that this coffee maker right here has an auto off system.
It is perfect for people who live alone but also get company every once in a while. And after you give your friends that Keurig-made hot coffee they would want to visit you again and again. So don't say we dint warn you.
This low-maintenance machine will not create any nuisance for you as it does not require regular cleaning but to ensure a long life for your coffee maker here a few pointers that will help you keep your maker in good condition. Just clean the external parts of the Keurig K55 regularly with the help of a wet cloth. Descaling and changing the water filter every 2-3 months is strongly recommended by the manufacturers.
We will buy this coffee maker if it was up to us but you are the decision makers. As pretty as this coffee maker is, it does comes with a few drawbacks. Although the Keurig K55 is compatible with all standard k-cup filters but it does not support k-mug or k-carafe sizes. Which is a bumper but not something we can't live without. And to cheer you guys up it is our duty to tell you that this coffee maker can be used to make iced coffee as well, how dope is that?
- The Keurig K55 can make 6 standard-sized coffee mugs at one time.
- It has an auto- off system, so you don't have to worry about pulling the plug.
- It is compatible with all standard k-cup sizes, whether reusable or not.
- It does not support k-mug or k-carafe sizes.
OXO On Barista Brain 9-CUP Coffee Maker
- Microprocessor controlled brew cycle replicates the pour over method...
- Water is heated and held at the perfect temperature for Coffee (197.6...
- Rainmaker shower head evenly disperses water over Coffee grounds for...
- Intuitive LED interface features a backlit screen that displays the...
- A single dial allows you to program the Number of cups and the 24 hour...
You must have seen OXO for quiet sometime now, but recently they have taken a plunge and entered the market for kitchen electronics and we believe that they did such a good job that they gave many high-end brands a run for their money. So if you are looking an intelligent coffee maker then OXO On can be put on your list.
When we put the OXO On Barista Brain to test we really felt that it was made considering the end-users in mind. This elegantly designed coffee maker is not just 'all show and nothing tell', but it will bring a flavorful cup of coffee that you will never forget. Whether it is one of your expensive coffee brand treat or your regular morning fuel, the brew will always be excellent. And this is all because of the Intelligent microprocessor also known as the Barista Brain. This programmer slowly pulses hot water over the coffee grind, which brings out the perfect flavor and the temperature controller brews the coffee precisely between 197-205c. This SCAA recommended range brews the coffee, creating the balance between body sweetness and acidity without adding in the more bitter flavors.
Moreover this smart maker includes an intuitive LED interface and dial. The dial is an easy way to select the startup time, which will automatically activate having your coffee ready before work. And after its done brewing the single cup or 9 coffee cups, it will start counting the time letting you know for how long your coffee's been sitting there.
And the fun part is that your coffee will not get cold because the installation of a thermal carafe, which seals the heat inside and keeps your freshly-made coffee hot for a long time.
Although all this seems quiet overwhelming but we assure that the OXO On is very easy to use and handle. After the auto-start timer is set, all you need to do every day is fill the machine with water, add the filter and grinds, select the number of cups you need and press the button. The Barista brain will see to the rest. And while all of this goes on, you wouldn't hear anything apart from a low gurgling sound, which is soothing instead of being disturbing.
OXO left no room for complaints and added one of the important features of using good plastic for making the coffee maker. This does not only make sit durable but also makes it look good sitting on the kitchen counter.
All that we could nitpick from this coffee maker was that it is a tall design which makes it hard to fit in standard sized kitchen cabinets, but who cares. If you own a coffee maker with such looks you would always want it on display and not hidden from sight.
- OXO On Barista Brain incorporates some pretty cool features that gives other brands a good competition.
- The brewing technique is very good, giving you a true picture of what coffee tastes like.
- There is an auto-start option.
- The exterior is quite sturdy and will be durable.
- Apart from having a little longer brewing time, this coffee maker is very taller than many, making it hard to fit inside the cabinet.
- One-touch brew operation with auto-off
- Carafe lid, filter basket, and showerhead are dishwasher safe
- Powerful and precise 1500-watt heater maintains optimal brewing...
- Optional pre-infusion mode wets freshly roasted ground coffee to allow...
- Flat-bottomed filter basket and larger showerhead allow for even...
Let's take a look at the Bonavita's brand new drip-coffee maker BV1900TS. This a reincarnation of the previous BV1800, but its far better than the older model. As it brings the same great performance to the table plus a few great extra features all in the same price.
What we personally like about this product is that it's attractively stylish, has a nice brushed metal design and will not take up much room. As it is really compact and just needs a few inches to budge in your counter top. So you don't have to remove a lot of your things for the BV1900TS to fit in.
The features that it holds include the use of a thermal carafe, which is designed to keep your coffee hot for hours. This eradicates the need for preheating every time you pour a cup, which will eventually burn the coffee from over-heating destroying the flavor all together.
The Bonavita BV1900TS also holds premium brewing performance that means it boils the water to the optimal temperature for bringing out the right coffee flavors. Just pour water in the reservoir, place in the filter and grinds and switch on the power button. It is capable of brewing a whole pot in six minutes or less.
Furthermore, it is a very simple design with no complicated operating method or setup. It is very easy to clean as well, saving you a lot of time and effort, which you can invest in other productive activities.
This affordable coffee maker brings you the prefect cup of coffee every time with its strong coffee brewing abilities. There is also pre infusion mode which essentially lets you steep the coffee grounds for 30 seconds and right after that it will hit the brewing process and that is the secret behind the delicious steaming coffee that it makes.
As we try bringing you a true picture of every product, we did find some drawbacks for the Bonavita BV1900TS. Considering it looks, we would say that it's not that high-end and modern looking, with less premium looks but the performance is great and is a better budget buy. So people on a budgetary constraint, on a look out for a good coffee maker may consider this product if looks are not a priority for them.
- The Bonavita BV1900TS is very easy to operate without all the flashy LED interface, knobs and dials.
- It uses a premium brewing technique bringing you a perfect cup of coffee.
- It has metric readings on the water reservoir, making it easy to pour in the right amount of water.
- The looks are not much, as it's not very luxurious looking.
Procter Silex 12-Cup Coffee Maker
- Auto pause and serve
- Easy-view water window
- Dishwasher safe carafe and basket
- Lighted "on" switch
- Takes 8-12 cup basket style coffee filters
At the first glance the Procter Silex caught our eye because it dint have an expensive LCD panel or blinking LED-lit buttons but it has a modernistic design which will look very opulent sitting at your counter top.
As hard it is to beat the Procter Silex in sleek looks, it is equally hard to make a cup of robust coffee like it. This kitchen appliance is as simple as it can get, with easy cleaning and dishwasher safe parts. This is an ideal choice for those who are very lazy and do not want to do anything except drink a strong cup of coffee to get them started.
This is tidy, black coffee machine which is capable of making enough coffee for you whole household of coffee drinkers or just one cup for you. The pause button allows you to add more water while the pot is in between the process of brewing coffee, which is great.
The Procter Silex is designed to use a permanent coffee filter, which eradicates the annual expense of buying paper filters for making coffee. But if you still miss your paper filter then you can use them as well. This feature makes this product very versatile in its usage.
However if you are traditional and like to keep it plain and simple then the Procter Silex is the coffee maker made for you. As it is pretty straightforward, without all the fancy features and complications. It has an on/off button and controls for adjusting the coffee flavors. Apart from that the packaging includes a scoop for pouring coffee and that's pretty much it.
Unfortunately this coffee maker is not programmable and has no auto start or shutdown option. For all-rounder simplicity the Procter Silex will do that job and will do it well. You do not get a ton of controls or options to play around with but you do have a lavish pot of coffee you keep you going for the whole day.
- You can adjust your coffee strength with the Procter Silex.
- It involves no complicated controls or features.
- It has a pause option for adding water or coffee grinds in between brewing.
- This coffee maker lacks many features such as a water filter, a programmable clock and an automatic shut-off function.
Other Alternatives: The Competition.
Hamilton Beach 49981A Single Serve Scoop Coffee Maker
- Brew your own ground coffee with single-serve scoop filter.
- Fast brewing: Brew an 8-ounce cup in less than 90 seconds and a...
- Flexible: Uses a mesh scoop filter so it can be brewed with your...
- Custom cup: Brews a single-serve cup to your liking with regular...
- Durable: Designed with durable, easy-to-clean stainless steel to...
You have a lot of sedimentary value for your coffee because it has been the key element to your energy for many years. And what understands that value is the Hamilton Beach 49981A.
This sleek designed coffee maker is made with stainless steel which gives this machine a look worth million bucks. The highlights of this coffee maker are it has a steel mesh scoop already installed in it so that users would not have to take the headache of buying all the pricey paper filters or k-cups. This not only reduces your recycling material but also substantially reduces the money that you spent on coffee in a month. Also the mess that is made while making coffee in the morning when you are still in your sleeping mode is reduced.
Whipping a cup of your favorite coffee has never been this easy. This single serving machine only takes a quick 90 second interval to make you a delicious cup of hot steaming coffee. And these features makes switching to this machine from your older model worthy.
Furthermore, the Hamilton Beach 49981A is very easy to use, keeping everything to the lower side including less buttons, low maintenance and as a result no tension whatsoever.
This coffee maker only requires grounded coffee to make a scrumptious cup of coffee, which can be adjusted to your taste with the help of the 'bold' or 'regular' button. The bold setting makes a more fuller and rich cup, what the traditionalist prefer and the regular setting just gives you a premium cup of coffee that you will not be able to stop drinking.
The mesh also helps making a cup of coffee with the perfect blend by giving you an exact measurement of how much coffee needs to be poured in order to make one cup of coffee. This adds diversity to your choice and allows you to enjoy any kind of coffee whenever.
Moreover, other features involve an easy clean up. Just take the parts out and rinse with soap water. The auto-shutdown feature frees you from another duty of powering off the coffee maker after use. As this happens all by itself.
The removable tray can be taken out in cases where your mug is too big to fit the space in between the coffee maker, this is especially common for travel mugs which are sometimes too tall for the coffee machine.
This is a good buy, especially when it comes to brewing a delicious and quick mug in the morning. But there are some flaws in this coffee machine like the plastic used to make this filter is a little flimsy and also if you accidently add to much water in the machine, then it may spill or destroy the coffee flavor.
But overall speed and quality is what Hamilton Beach 49981A promises and that's what it delivers.
- This coffee maker makes life easier by incorporating a steel mesh into the machine.
- The auto-shutoff feature frees you from remembering to plug-out the coffee maker before leaving the house.
- The removable tray can be removed to adjust the mug height.
- The plastic used in this machine is not of a very good quality.
- Spillage may be an issue if you add too much water to the reservoir.
Procter Silex 10-Cup Coffee Maker
- 10 cup capacity: with its compact design, This Coffee maker takes up...
- Smart plug compatible: plug into any compatible smart plug to enable...
- Automatic Pause and serve: the brewing cycle will pause when the...
- On/off toggle switch
- Easy to clean: carafe and brew basket are dishwasher safe
To kick start a day most of us need a strong cup of coffee first thing the morning and it would be even better if we wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee. You think thats not possible? Well think again because Procter Silex Coffee Maker has seriously done it.
His modern design, no carafe coffee maker has just made your life ten times easier. This machine does not include any carafe, which eradicates the idea of spilling coffee all over the kitchen counter and nothing fragile which can easily break and later needs replacement, making this a very safe investment.
This innovative coffee machine makes up to 10 cups of delicious coffee, enough for a whole family to drink and enjoy on cold afternoons or hectic mornings. Just pour water in the built in tank, add the paper filter and coffee grinds and let Procter Silex do its magic. After the coffee is brewed just press your mug against the dispenser bar for an easy pour, one mug at a time.
Coffee made in this machine stays fresh throughout the day. The enclosed brewing system and gentle keep-warm heater, keeps the coffee tasting the same from the first cup to the last drop. This amazing feature saves your tongue from suffering the horrible flavor of burned coffee, which is a result of constant heating once you make a pot-full. This feature keeps your coffee hot for the next two hours, so you don't have to burn your tongue to pour yourself a second cup, while it's still hot.
The Procter Silex has made a compact but smart coffee maker, which allows you to set the startup time through the help of the hour and minute button on the side of the machine. You can even go head and program up to 24 hour in advance, ideal for people who are busy in the morning or those whose brain refuse to function without their morning fuel. Auto shutdown option also is a load off because now you don't have to fret over the fact that you dint switch off the coffee maker before leaving for work.
Furthermore, Procter Silex has ensured that their customers enjoy the optimum level of comfort, with the easy clean option. As there is no carafe there is no actual cleaning involved, but it is recommended that you clean your reservoir regularly and your coffee maker at least once a month. The only problem that seemed to bother us was that the coffee maker made noise while brewing but overall this coffee maker has proven its worth through its rigorous performance.
- No involvement of carafe means less chances of spillage.
- The gentle warm up heater keeps the coffee fresh.
- This coffee maker has an auto start and shutdown system.
- It is a little noisier while at work.
OXO On Barista Brain 12 Cup Coffee Maker
- Microprocessor-controlled brew cycle replicates the pour-over method...
- Water is heated and held at the perfect temperature for Coffee (197....
- Rainmaker shower head evenly disperses water over Coffee grounds for...
- Intuitive LED interface features a backlit screen that displays the...
- Included with your purchase is a free gift of a 140 gram package of...
This coffee maker looks like a reincarnation of the OXO On 9 Cup Coffee Maker, but only better. Investing in the OXO On Barista Brain 12 Cup Coffee Maker will bring you fantastic brewing performance and a ton of extra features. Although buying this machine can be a little extravagant for some, but it will be worth every penny we promise.
The stainless steel and polished surface makes the machine soothing for the eyes and attractive sitting on the kitchen counter especially if the kitchen décor revolves around black color. It is a hell of a brewing station with a large exterior to fit the 12 cups of steaming hot coffee. The removable steel kettle makes pouring easier and keeps the coffee hot for a longer time.
The OXO Barista Brain brewing system can brew a delicious pot of coffee anytime. It is equipped with an internal scale which lets you measure and brew the exact cups of coffee that you need while the rest of the hot water can be used to make other hot beverages like tea etc. This features proves to be very handy around the kitchen.
It meets the SCAA requirements of making a golden cup of coffee and we say that as it actually feels like drinking liquid gold. Essentially the water goes straight from the carafe to the base and then up to the brewing basket, squeezing out the last ounce of the rich flavors of the coffee grounds.
Yes it is a little more expensive than the other high-end brands but it covers that by giving plenty of hot beverages-related utility. It is great for making a whole breakfast in one go, while you use some of the water to make a nice cup of strong coffee and the rest for your bowl of oats. Saving you a lot of time and getting your breakfast ready altogether.
As this is the only 12 cup coffee maker to achieve the SCAA but it lacks in heating the water in the recommended time. It takes 10 minutes to heat the water, which means it is not for those who need an instant cup of coffee.
- Stylish stainless steel design and polished surface.
- The internal scale helps you select the exact cups of coffee that you need to make.
- The extra heated water can be used for other purposes like making tea.
- The water heating time is more than the average heating time.
Mr. Coffee BVMC-SJX33GT 12-Cup Coffee Maker
- Compatible with Mr. Coffee Thermal Carafe (DRD95-RB); Sold separately;...
- Water filtration helps remove up to 97 percent of chlorine for better...
- Delay Brew timer lets you brew ahead of time, so you can wake up to...
- Freshness Timer keeps track of coffee freshness from the time it's...
- Brew Strength Selector pumps up a stronger flavor if you like a bolder...
Mr. Coffee will bring the true revolutionary programmable coffee, which has been made from the start to end as you desired. This machine will be a given a warm welcome in your home or workplace as it makes 12 perfect cups of piping hot coffee in a short period of time.
It carries a sophisticated, sleek design with state-of-the-art features and is believed to be the first love of every coffee lover. The multiple settings on the coffee maker allow you to optimize your coffee to your needs. It is an excellent choice for a huge household or for hosting parties.
Although the many settings may seem overwhelming but trust us as they are very easy to operate and the top of them also states what each button is for. The design and functionality has quite a practical approach and the price is just right.
Mr. Coffee brings a luxurious taste to the brewed coffee especially if the blend is made with dark, strong roasts. A shout out to all the black coffee lovers there partner in crime has arrived. The thermal carafe in which the coffee is brewed keeps the heat trapped in, retaining the freshness and taste of a newly brewed coffee.
Mr. Coffee is idiot proof meaning that any Tom, Dick or Harry will be able to make a decent cup of coffee with it. The settings include a 2 hour heating function to keep the coffee hot, pause and serve button, timer and a brew strength option.
Furthermore, it takes 5-8 minutes to brew a pot full of coffee, which is quite impressive and the pause option allows you to add another cup before the brewing cycle is over. It is a perfect choice for having friends over for taboo or study sessions, the strong blend will keep you energized and ready to conquer the world.
The least amount of water that needs to in the coffee machine is 4 cups, meaning it is not suitable for people who like alone or have a small family. But overall it is pretty good-looking coffee maker considering its price, which makes us want to grab it right away.
- Coffee can make 4-12 cups of coffee in one go.
- The thermal carafe keeps the coffee hot by sealing the heat inside.
- The multiple settings allow you to make a self-satisfying cup of coffee.
- The least amount of cups it can make at one time is 4 cups, not ideal for single serve
Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Coffee Maker
- State-of-the-art technology to ensure hotter coffee without...
- Brew strength control allows you to select regular or bold coffee...
- Fully automatic with 24-hour programmability, self-clean, 1-4 cup...
- Adjustable keep warm temperature control
- Gold tone, commercial style permanent filter.MC Cubic Feet: 2.32
Take your coffee game up a notch with the Cuisinart DCC-3200. This brand has previously known to bring us some amazing products like the DCC-2650, capable of making 12 cups in a blur. But the DCC-3200 is a further improvement making 14 cups of delicious and praise-worthy coffee in one go.
The stainless steel body is not only attractive but also incorporates a clean and easy design for added comfort. The expert coffee-making technology brings you a hot steaming cup of coffee, which will satisfy your taste buds. The perfect temperature for making a flavorful coffee is the secret behind Cuisinart delicious cup of coffee, making the flavor and quality out of this world.
The buttons on the DCC-3200 are not just for show but actually work, making it fully automatic. The commands include self-clean, 1-4 cup setting, timer, auto-off and optional ready alert tone. There is also an LCD screen for showing settings that are activated and a light signal for time when the machine needs a cleanup.
The glass carafe can hold up to 14 cups of coffee and the water window makes reading the water reading much easier for pouring the accurate amount of water. Another amazing feature of pause and serve allows you to pour yourself a cup before the brewing cycle is finished, in cases where you are really getting late for work or school.
Not only this, the DCC-3200 includes a built-in coffee and water filter, removing the use of paper filter s and also removing its cost from your coffee budget. Although it is only a machine but the smart features makes it seems as if it has a brain of its own.
The stylish looks and amazing specs make this coffee maker a world apart, the only flaw we were able to detect was the taste and smell of plastic in the initial pots of coffee, but after that it disappears making it a stellar product to have and use for brewing your favorite brand coffee.
- Coffee-making technology helps make a hotter pot of coffee every time.
- Brew strength can be selected from the buttons on the coffee maker, ranging from bold to regular.
- The other settings make this coffee maker very functionable and a good investment for your money.
- During the initial days of usage this product may taste like plastic.
Dorm Room Coffee Maker Buyer's Guide
Coffee makers are the machine that is used in almost every home and office. You can make the coffee of your flavor at any time; whether you love to drink it in the morning, evening or night, this appliance helps you prepare a yummy coffee.
It extracts the best flavor from the beans. A perfectly brewed coffee is everyone's favorite. Coffee is the beverage that is preferred over other drinks as some people drink it to get rid of the tiredness while some just like the taste.
Every person has different taste, so it's better to own a good quality coffee maker and enjoy the desired coffee. These machines are simple to use and available in various sizes with different capacities. You can choose it according to usability.
Not every appliance has the quality and features that are worth buying; you just have to make a wise decision while investing in a machine. In this review, we have included the Top 10 Best Coffee Makers.
So, which coffee maker to buy?
Hmmm, that's a thinker because what you want in your coffee maker may contradict with your neighbor's choice. And so in order to avoid any disagreement we have shortlisted some of the most common factors to consider before buying a coffee maker.
Type of Coffee Maker
What kind of coffee you like the most determines which type of coffee maker you should go for. There are many from which you can pick and choose from, for example there are the Drip models, specialty machines for making espresso and cappuccino, regular coffee brewers, thermal carafe and percolators. Some are good at delivering excellent black coffee while others may be for making espresso, so choose wisely before going any further.
After deciding on the type, we come to choosing the right capacity. Capacity is how much water your coffee maker can hold and what amount of coffee it can make at one time. If you live alone then a coffee maker for one cup serving will be enough but if you are a big family then opting for the coffee machine that can make 12 cups at a time will be more appropriate.
Chip Smart
Technology makes our lives easier, so what a relief it would be if your coffee maker has a brain of its owns. Markets have many machines with super technology but its upon you to choose the eminent features that you want your coffee maker. These smart features include:
- Programmable clock to self-start in the morning.
- Water Level Indicator.
- Auto Clean feature which we guess everybody would want.
- Auto Shutoff in order to preserve electricity and also if you always forgetting to switch off your machine.
Everybody wants a cup of coffee in the morning without going through much pain so a machine which is obvious and comprehendible to use, so that you don't have to take out the manual every time you want to make yourself coffee.
Need for speed may not be on every body's priority list but may be a big concern for many. A lot of us need to get out of our house early but before that we need our daily dose of energy which is coffee of course. So waiting for it to brew is out of the question, we want ones that take seconds to make so that we drink it and get out.
But some may prefer the coffee makers that take their time brewing and steaming the coffee because they bring a richer flavor.
How to make coffee with a coffee maker?
Advantages of Caffeine aka Coffee
All of us have that one coffee-hater in our lives that keeps telling us that coffee is not good for our health; so here are some pointers for you to shove that in his throat to get him frothing at the mouth.
Cuts the Pain
Coffee is a great way to cut down on post-workout muscle pain. So after you have done with some sweating, sip on a hot coffee mug to avoid all those cramps and twinges.
Coffee the new Fiber
Fiber is very important for humans to intake in order to help them in the peristalsis movement. So it has now been discovered that drinking a good brewed coffee contributes 1.8 grams of fiber to the recommended intake of 20-38 grams
Coffee liver protecting benefit's
Studies have shown that liver enzymes are lower for people who drink coffee. So drink coffee and save your liver.
Coffee prevents type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is a common disease nowadays where your sugar levels get high because your body stops producing insulin. But it can be prevented; research shows that people who drink 6 or more cups of coffee each day have a 22% lower risk getting diabetes.
Fight depression with coffee
People who become suicidal or are gone into deep depression are most likely to be non-coffee drinkers because past events have shown that people who drink coffee have less risk of getting depressed or hurting themselves.
Healthy Heart
Korean researchers have discovered that drinking a good amount of coffee each day prevents you from getting heart diseases.
Coffee is a part of our lives and a partner of our good and bad days. So selecting the Best Coffee Maker is essential if you want your mornings to be peaceful and full of energy. So choose wisely the coffee maker that satisfies your needs.
We hope that this article proves to help you make a well-informed decision.
- Best Space Saver Coffee Makers for College (or Home)
- Best Coffee Makers for College Dorm (Budget & Portable )
- Best Coffee Maker Overall
- Keurig K-Classic Coffee Maker – #1 Best Seller in Single-Serve Brewers.
- OXO On Barista Brain 9-CUP Coffee Maker
- Bonavita BV1900TS 8-Cup Carafe Coffee Maker.
- Procter Silex 12-Cup Coffee Maker
- Other Alternatives: The Competition.
- Hamilton Beach 49981A Single Serve Scoop Coffee Maker
- Procter Silex 10-Cup Coffee Maker
- OXO On Barista Brain 12 Cup Coffee Maker
- Mr. Coffee BVMC-SJX33GT 12-Cup Coffee Maker
- Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Coffee Maker
- Dorm Room Coffee Maker Buyer's Guide
- So, which coffee maker to buy?
- How to make coffee with a coffee maker?
- Advantages of Caffeine aka Coffee
- Conclusion


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CREDIT: This story was originally seen on the Pre-school Learning Alliance website
Adults working in schools will no longer have to apply for a waiver if they live with a convicted criminal
A controversial rule, which stated that those working with young children could be suspended from their job if they live with somebody who has been convicted of a criminal offence, will no longer apply to schools as of September this year.
The 'disqualification by association' rule previously meant that adults working with young children had to apply to Ofsted for a waiver if they lived with anybody who had served a criminal sentence for certain types of crime. The requirement was originally introduced in the 2006 Childcare Act, and was thought to not apply to schools until the issue was clarified in 2014.
Following backlash, a consultation on the subject in 2016 led to this rule being abandoned for school settings.
The government said of the change:
"It is clear from the consultation that there is a significant consensus that the current arrangements are widely considered unfair, and that they represent a disproportionate response to the risk to children."
The Pre-school Learning Alliance, however, has voiced concerns. Neil Leitch, chief executive of the Alliance, said:
"Any changes to government regulations impacting schools and early years providers should always have the safety and wellbeing of children as their utmost priority, and so we are both disappointed and concerned that the government has decided on a wholesale removal of existing disqualification by association rules.
"We know that the current rules are often a source of confusion and difficulty for early years providers and it's clear that steps to make these rules clearer and less onerous for practitioners have been long overdue.
"Nevertheless, it is vital that this is balanced with the need to ensure the safety of the children attending schools and early years settings and so while we recognise that this decision is supported by the majority of consultation responses, we still do not think that the government's chosen approach strikes this balance."
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3rd International Conference on System-integrated Intelligence: New Challenges for Product and Pro-duction Engineering (SysInt 2016), June 13th- 15th 2016, Paderborn Procedia Technology 00 (2016), S. 000-000
One method to produce surfaces with optical properties is the ultra precision cutting. This method allows to create surfaces not only with a roughness of few nanometers but also with low form deviations. Beside the use of advanced cutting technologies with diamond tools the path of the cutting edge is controlled very precisely. The main measures used to attain this precision are the increase of the base accuracy of the machine tool, the protection against environmental influences especially the temperature, and the prevention of dynamic loads on the machine tool. However, the last point in particular is realized by slow and smooth motions of the machine axes, which result in very long processing times of multiple hours to days per work piece. One method to increase the velocities and the accelerations is to predict and compensate the resulting tool path error. This requires a precise model of the machine tool. The parameters of this model need to be identified accurately. Furthermore, the precision of the model can be increased if the parameters are not only identified once, but repeatedly. This enables to adapt the model to parameter changes, which occur due to external and internal influences like temperature shifts, mass change and wear. For this purpose a model is built, which consists of two state-space submodels that represent the motion band and residual band features separately. The parameters of this model are adjusted by the prediction error method. The reaction time between the change of a parameter in the physical world and the adjustment of the related parameter value in the model must be short enough, so that the dynamic tool path error is kept inside the tolerance. This time period limits the bandwidth of available measurements. With this limitation of the dataset, the parameter identification becomes even more difficult. Still, to achieve accurate estimations of the parameters the search space for the identification is reduced by limiting the single parameters of the model. In this work this method is applied to an experimental setup. The precision of this approach is analyzed under varied conditions.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212017316303516


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Facebook Group Makes Fun of Children
You Won't Believe What These Moms Are Doing on Facebook
Turns out teens aren't the only ones who cyberbully. A group of adults, some parents themselves, created a Facebook group dedicated to making fun of other people's children. Group members took photos from other parents' pages, posted them to the group, and left cruel comments ranging from a simple "It's hideous" to "You can absolutely not fix ugly." The group, known as "Toddler Bashers," had no filter, even making fun of children with special needs.
To see how parents of the teased children reacted, read the whole story at The Stir.


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11.30pm Seats and candidates: The unacceptable treatment of Liz Truss
9.45pm Martin Parsons on CentreRight: The future cost to Britain of Labour's flirtation with shari'a finance
8.45pm WATCH: How William Hague in 2008 imagined the scene of "President Blair" visiting Downing Street – is it quite so funny now?
7pm Parliament: For MPs, Christmas – quite literally – will come earlier than ever this year
5.45pm WATCH: Jeremy Hunt tells Andrew Neil about his plans to reform the BBC
4.30pm Mark Wallace on CentreRight: Petition President Klaus to stand firm
4pm Seats and candidates: Liz Truss has ConservativeHome's full support
3.45pm Dan Hamilton on CentreRight: Republican Hara-Kiri
3pm WATCH: David Cameron explains why he doesn't want to see Tony Blair as EU President
1pm ToryDiary: David Cameron reiterates Tory opposition to Tony Blair becoming EU President
12.30pm Seats and candidates: David Cameron changes tactics on All Women Shortlists
12.15pm Latest on CentreRight:
- Charlie Elphicke: Rebuilding the enterprise economy
- Alex Deane has a message to the Carter Rucks of this world
ToryDiary: The Conservatives are on the march in Wales where Labour are "in deep trouble"
Sarah Macken on Platform: At a time when we may need more Reservists, Labour's misunderstanding of the role of the Territorial Army is alarming
Stanley Johnson in Seats and Candidates: If All-Women shortlists are on the agenda, then why not All-Over-60s shortlists too?
Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens in Local Government: Boris fails to tackle Islamic extremism
Also in Local Government: Nick Seaton: In defence of the teacher taken to court for hauling a disruptive pupil out of a lesson
Alex Deane on CentreRight: You are no longer trusted to run your own credit card
LISTEN: Gordon Brown's latest podcast on the state of the economy
Voters agree with David Cameron that the State is too big
"Two-thirds of voters back David Cameron's call for the size of the
state to be slimmed down, a ComRes survey for The Independent discloses
today… Sixty-seven per cent said they agreed with the Tory leader
that "the Government has grown too big and needs a major overhaul to
make it smaller". Just 28 per cent disagreed, with his call for a
smaller state supported across the social spectrum. Andrew Hawkins, the
chief executive of ComRes, said: "The Conservatives are on to a winner
with this campaign line." – The Independent
> Last night's ToryDiary: ComRes for The Independent puts Tory poll lead at 13%
Whitehall mandarins face sacking threat under Conservative plans
mandarins face an unprecedented threat of sacking under Tory plans to
end the "job for life" culture of the civil service. The Conservatives
are drawing up plans that would allow ministers to dismiss permanent
secretaries, the senior officials who run Whitehall departments. No
permanent secretary has been formally dismissed for more than 70 years.
Francis Maude, the shadow Cabinet Office minister overseeing the
Tories' preparations for power, wants to end the "job for life" culture
at the top of the civil service and make officials directly accountable
for the performance of their departments." – Daily Telegraph
Eleanor Laing survives deselection attempt
"Eleanor Laing, the shadow justice minister who paid back £25,000 in
expenses, has survived an attempt to have her deselected as a Tory
candidate at the next election… "I'm absolutely delighted," said Ms
Laing. "I'm very much looking forward to going forward to the general
election… It was a very difficult meeting… I've been scrutinised. I
have been questioned and I have answered all the questions and my
critics accept that." – Daily Telegraph
> Last night in Seats and Candidates: Eleanor Laing MP wins confidence vote of Epping Forest Conservatives
Liam Fox: Government TA proposals are "a shambles"
chiefs last night went into retreat on controversial moves to halt TA
training. They had intended to ban all drill for vital reservists to
claw back £20million. But the Ministry of Defence has now decided that
training can continue – though for only one night a month… Shadow
defence secretary Liam Fox accused the Government of plotting to strip
the TA's core budget of £43million. He said: "These proposals are a
shambles. They must be reversed. For many the TA is a habit. Break the
habit, break the TA." – The Sun
> Yesterday in Parliament: Liam Fox challenges Government over its position on the Territorial Army
George Osborne's warning on bankers' bonuses gets a mixed press
"Bankers reacted angrily to a Conservative party pledge to ban
end-of-year cash bonuses announced as part of the party's attempts to
stimulate lending. In a speech at Canary Wharf earlier today the shadow
chancellor, George Osborne, expanded on heavily trailed plans to force
the regulators to ban high street banks from giving big cash payments
as rewards, seen by many as incentives to risk-taking and wrongful
remuneration during a downturn." – The Guardian
would be much better for [Mr Osborne] to be wiser, in terms of finding
the right approach, rather than adapting a more headline grabbing one,"
said Miles Templeman, director-general of the Institute of Directors…
The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that "not for the
first time this year, the City feels that politics is unfairly shaping
pay and remuneration policy". George Magnus, the senior economic
adviser to UBS, questioned the direct link between the cash used by the
banks for bonus payments and their levels of lending. "If it was as
simple as that, they've got enough cash already to have expanded their
loans," he told the BBC." – FT
Federation of Small Businesses said it welcomed the proposals to
"ring-fence money for small businesses and hard-pressed families that
would otherwise have been handed out in bonuses for bank staff." – Daily Telegraph
Osborne's proposed interference in the free market may sit
uncomfortably with true Conservatism, but these banks – which would not
exist if billions in taxpayers' money had not been pumped into their
coffers – are no longer part of that free market. We applaud Mr
Osborne's courage in making himself unpopular with the City in order to
tackle this scandal." – Daily Mail editorial
was no need to appease the bonus-bashing mob and inflame anti-City
sentiment further. Mr Osborne would have won fewer headlines for such
an announcement, but he would have been advocating the sort of policy
that separates a chancellor-in-waiting from a shadow chancellor." – FT editorial
> Yesterday's ToryDiary: Osborne warns banks that they'll lose state aid if they keep paying big cash bonuses
Alan Duncan accuses Government of publishing misleading re-offending statistics
"Ministers were last night accused of creating "total confusion" to
hide the number of lags freed to re-offend. New statistics show a
"snapshot" of the number of violent and sexual offenders under
supervision on March 31 instead of totals for the year. Critics say
this makes it impossible to compare with previous years how many are
freed into the community… Shadow Justice Minister Alan Duncan accused
the Government of a "shameful attempt" to mislead the public over the
scale of re-offending. He said Labour had also failed to publish data
on lower level offenders." – The Sun
Heseltine predicts Tory retreat on European policy
Cameron would be forced into a swift and humiliating retreat on Europe
if he wins power, according to one of the elder statesmen from the last
Conservative Government. Lord Heseltine, the former Deputy Prime
Minister, predicts that Mr Cameron will have to rejoin the European
People's Party (EPP) soon after the election. He is understood to have
warned the party leadership at a private meeting last week that its
currently Eurosceptic stance would be deeply damaging to Britain's
foreign policy interests. He suggested that the Conservative leader
would inevitably have to "reach an accommodation" with the EPP — even
though that would be extremely difficult to achieve without losing face
and enraging party activists." – The Times
Chris Grayling questions Government motivations on immigration policy
"The rate at which foreigners are swelling the population has increased
by 50 per cent since a secret Government immigration policy document
was written. Critics said it was clear evidence that ministers had
implemented the controversial Cabinet Office report. This allegedly
claimed mass immigration would make Britain more multicultural and
allow Labour to portray the Tories as racists. Speaking in the Commons
yesterday, Shadow Home Secretary Chris Grayling said it would be
'utterly disgraceful' for ministers to base immigration policy on party
politics. He asked Immigration Minister Phil Woolas: 'Can I invite you
to put the record straight - what was the motivation behind the very
rapid increase in immigration under this Government?'. Incredibly, Mr
Woolas did not appear to know which report Mr Grayling was referring
to." – Daily Mail
Tebbit joins revolt against All-Women Shortlists
think it's a daft idea. We need to choose people entirely on their
merits, whether they are brown, white, yellow, male or female… It
will breed resentment because it just ain't fair. Imagine the reaction
if a party started saying that women shouldn't become MPs?" – Lord
Tebbit quoted in The Times
The Guardian reports Rory Stewart's selection for Penrith and The Border
braved Indonesia, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan, and found time to teach
both Prince William and Harry, but Rory Stewart's next challenge is
almost certain to be navigating the backbenches of the House of
Commons. On Sunday night, the former foreign office civil servant,
writer, academic and tutor to royalty beat five other candidates to win
selection to the safe Conservative seat of Penrith and the Border. He
is now standing to become the MP for the constituency currently
represented by David Maclean, who is suffering from multiple sclerosis
and who is standing down on health grounds." – The Guardian
> Sunday's Seats and Candidates post: Rory Stewart adopted for Penrith and the Border
Bercow consults leaders on how MPs could question Mandelson and Adonis…
"Speaker John Bercow has written to party leaders to discuss calls for
peers who serve as cabinet ministers to appear in the Commons. The
move, which could see senior figures such as Lord Mandelson directly
questioned by MPs, was being "actively" discussed, a spokesman told the
BBC. It was hoped that a "solution" could be reached soon, he added." –
> Recently in Parliament: MPs may soon get the opportunity to question Lord Mandelson and other ministers from the Upper House
…as the Speaker's unofficial biographer promises to lift the lid on his life
news producer Bobby Friedman is currently interviewing friends and
acquaintances of Bercow, for the unauthorised work, which he plans to
release in time for the next general election. "What I want to look at
is how someone can be so hated," Friedman tells us. "I've always
followed his career. It's very obvious that so many within his party
don't like him. How did someone with virtually no party support get in?
I want to know why people hate him. The reasons are more complex than
people make out." – The Independent
Czech court to consider Lisbon reforms – Daily Telegraph
Downing Street dismisses reports of push for "President Blair" – BBC
Gun crime doubles in a decade – Daily Telegraph
ID card plan "needs 28 million people to sign up to cover costs" – The Scotsman
Employers under pressure to give all staff anti-paedophile checks – Daily Telegraph
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