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The history of BirdLife Botswana has to be seen in the context of birding in Botswana and Huw Penry gives a good account of this in his book Bird Atlas of Botswana. Wendy and Remi Borello (1997- Birds of Botswana: An annotated working bibliography 1835-1995) give an account of birding explorations in Botswana and the first publication of birds in Botswana was The Checklist of the Birds of the Bechuanaland Protectorate and Caprivi Strip by R.N.H. Smithers in 1964. This was followed long after by the publication of The Birds of Botswana in 1989 by Kenneth Newman (now sadly out of print) and in 1994, the Bird Atlas of Botswana by Huw Penry (see Books and Pamphlets).
In 1980 the Botswana Bird Club (BBC) was established to fill the void in ornothological knowledge and interest that existed then in Botswana, and still to a certain extent remains today, despite the great strides made by the BBC and the Society, under its current name, BirdLife Botswana.
The BBC was originally a branch of the Botswana Society in 1980. It has, throughout its history, been composed of members, who were and still are mainly, expatriate birders who temporarily reside in Botswana. However, efforts are being made to secure the future of the organization by encouraging a greater local, resident membership.
Ian White is chairman of BirdLife Botswana. Malcolm Hodgson was the first Chairman of the Club and the first editor of the Babbler. Other key people in the 1980s included Janet Barnes, Brian and Di Bushell, Wendy Borello, Nigel Hunter, Adam Pain, Huw Penry, Peter Robbins, Neville Skinner, Ken Smith, and Richard Teuten. Both Janet Barnes and Nigel Hunter had stints as Chairmen whilst Wendy Borello was Editor of Babbler for 10 years. Janet Barnes and Brian Bushell produced the first checklist of the Birds of Gaborone. Harold Hester has been Chairman since 1995, apart from a two-year break in 2000/1, when Peter Viner took control. Other recent ornithologists who have contributed so much include Stephanie Tyler, Chris Brewster, Mark Muller, Richard Randall and Sue Major.
In 2000 the BBC became independent and moved into the offices of the local branch of IUCN (the World Conservation Union) and became the official BirdLife International representative for Botswana also. The change of name from the Botswana Bird Club, to BirdLife Botswana also heralded a change in focus from a broadly social club with interests in bird conservation, to a more formal science and research based organization. Since 1980 the journal the Babbler has been published biannually and a quarterly newsletter, the Familiar Chat has been published since 1990. Both publications have been produced by the dedicated efforts of a succession of volunteer editors, to which all members of the organization, past and present, are eternally grateful.


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KAMLOOPS — The trial for a 28-year-old Ashcroft man charged with murdering his uncle will not resume until completion of a psychiatric assessment.
Shane Takeshi Gyoba's lawyer, Don Campbell, applied for an adjournment of the trial in Kamloops Supreme Court yesterday, Aug. 18 for a psychiatrist to review the accused. The application came shortly after Gyoba delivered testimony.
Crown prosecutor Neil Flanagan says there are roughly five days remaining in the trial.
Throughout many court proceedings, Gyoba had several outbursts in court under the supervision of several sheriffs. Justice Dev Dley ordered him to remain quiet twice and warned him he may be removed from the courtroom.
Until results are in, it's unknown if Campbell will pursue a finding that his client is not criminally responsible due to mental disorder.
Shane's uncle, Ed Gyoba, was found dead in his backyard on June 2, 2014. The cause of death was blunt force trauma to his head. Emergency responders found the body wrapped in garbage bags next to a shallow grave.
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SEMINARIUM: Ett Europa utan politiska fångar?8 december 2017 Evenemang | Georgien | Mänskliga rättigheter | Nyheter | Ryssland | Seminarier | Vitryssland
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Jarl Hjalmarson Stiftelsen bjuder in till seminarium med Alexander Solovyev, Andrey Dmitriev och Gigi Ugulava om situationen för de mänskliga rättigheterna i östra Europa.
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A Europe without political prisoners?
We have the pleasure of welcoming you to a seminar on the state of human rights in Europe's East. Three opposition leaders with different experiences of political prosecutions will share their experiences and discuss how the executive and prosecutors should uphold the rule law.
Alexander Solovyev, chairman of Open Russia, has a political background as advisor to former Duma deputy Dmitry Gudkov. His organization supports, and provides legal assistance to, political prisoners in Russia as well as their families, who often find it difficult to travel the long distances to remote camps and colonies.
Andrey Dmitriev, co-chairman of the Tell the Truth Movement, was detained by the Belarusian KGB in connection with a peaceful protest against elections falsifications in 2010. He has an extensive political experience and was campaign manager of opposition candidate Tatiana Korotkevich in the country's 2015 presidential elections. Mr Dmitriev participated in the parliamentary elections last year, which results were not recognized by the OSCE due to the high level of rigging.
Gigi Ugulava, former mayor of the Georgian capital Tbilisi, was arrested while being campaign chief of the opposition UNM party four days before a crucial runoff to the mayoral elections in 2014. Mr Ugulava's pre-trial detention was declared
unconstitutional by Georgia's Constitutional Court. Although Mr Ugulava was released, he was re-arrested within a day. He was finally released earlier this year and is currently secretary general of the opposition party European Georgia.
Moderator: Alexandra Ivanov, political advisor to the Moderate party leader.
Date: Thursday, December 14, 2017
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Die Schwerkraft der Verhältnisse
Frankfurt am Main: S. Fischer, 1978. First edition. 12mo, 109 [3] pp, wraps. Without printed band announcing the Robert Walser prize, as usually found. Association copy, inscribed by Fritz in the year of publication to Dr. Hermann Mayer. "dern lieben, hochgeschalsler Herr Ministerialral Dr. Hermann Mayer, ohne desser Kulturpolitik in Aktion (okonom + psychologie) ich vielleichl zum "armen Spielman" der literatur genorder ware. in Dankbarheil Ihre Marianne Fritz. Milbrook, der 30 (indecipherable) 1978.
The Austrian writer's first book, the size of which does little to foreshadow the length and textual intricacies of her latter, mammoth works, though the irony and horror of the effects of war are all clearly laid out. A long-awaited English translation will appear next month from Dorothy, A Publishing Project, and will hopefully do something to repair the critical neglect of her work in this county.
Perhaps because of her increasing reticence in later years, signed or inscribed trade works by Fritz, such as this one, are rare. Item #22870
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Chandrika Pasricha had worked as a consultant for over 20 years including more than a decade at McKinsey & Co. in international and domestic assignments when she decided to take a career break.
Not quite ready to take a full-time role and seeking more control of her life, Pasricha tried to engage in well-paying freelance consulting opportunities, a quest that turned out to be so challenging – yet ultimately rewarding – that she decided to create a platform to connect experienced professionals such as herself with promising freelance opportunities.
"Being independent gave me much more control to balance work with other priorities," she told HuffPost India. I saw from my own experience that people want control."
In 2012, she turned matchmaker for companies looking for experienced management professionals, launching Flexing It, which today connects 23,000 consultants and professionals with over 1,500 companies across various industries.
Being an Internet-based platform, Flexing It is already focused on international expansion – it recently launched an office in Singapore and plans to increase its presence further into South East Asia, including countries like Indonesia and Malaysia, said Pasricha, Flexing It's Founder and CEO.
The company differentiates itself against other emerging freelance platforms like Freelancer.com by targeting experienced professionals and consultants for strategic roles. It does so by using an algorithm to match consultants with companies, with parameters like feedback from previous employers, experience, and location. Its typical consultant has an average of eight years of experience, for instance, said Pasricha.
Most of its consultants tend to be young parents, mothers looking for flexibility, entrepreneurial-minded freelancers, and specialists looking to work on a variety of projects, said Pasricha. Its typical projects include strategic initiatives, classic marketing strategy, business planning support, financial forecasting, IT services, and companies looking for analytical help when expanding into new geographies, among other projects. The projects range from a few hours to a year with an average of three months.
The company is also trying to fundamentally change how freelancers get paid.
For instance, it has recently launched 'FeeBee,' a compensation benchmarking tool that allows professionals to find out what their peers charge for similar projects in their area of specialisation -- a common problem faced by freelancers. And its 'experts-on-call' service is designed to helping companies hire help on a short-term basis, even a few hours, she noted.
New Delhi-based Flexing It was bootstrapped until late last year and raised about $500,000 in funding from angel investors earlier this year with the goal to bolster its marketing and business development efforts, noted Pasricha.
Pasricha wouldn't share the company's current sales figures but added it hopes to become a $40 million to $50 million business in the next four to five years.
"The goal is to reach profitability in the next year," said Pasricha.
Traditional mindsets
While freelancing is fairly popular in the West, in India, traditional mindsets towards freelancing often tend to dominate the work culture.
However, that is changing, she said, noting that for a long time freelancers were perceived to be people who could not get full-time jobs.
"The Asian mindset is a bit conservative...but certainly that is changing rapidly," said Pasricha, adding that there is a lot more openness now among both companies and professionals.
In India, multinational companies are leading that charge bringing project-based and part-time opportunities for professionals, especially for women. Many of them have set diversity goals that require a shift in the approach to hiring. The cost benefits for short-term engagement are also not lost on these employers. Flexing IT lists Deloitte, BBC, Unilever and GE among its clients.
Internationally, the market size for online freelancing is estimated to grow to $4.4 billion in 2016, noted Pasricha. Similar trends are expected to play out in the Indian market.
Many corporations are keen on getting "fresh perspectives" and the latest thinking from outside their organisations and don't wish to be limited by geography.


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This unique atlas comprises a series of maps showing the distribution and abundance of minerals formed in water, by volcanic activity, and by weathering to create the dust that makes Mars red.
Together the maps provide a global context for the dominant geological processes that have defined the planet's history.
The maps were built from ten years of data collected by the OMEGA visible and infrared mineralogical mapping spectrometer on Mars Express.
The animation cycles through maps showing: individual sites where a range of minerals that can only be formed in the presence of water were detected; maps of olivine and pyroxene, minerals that tell the story of volcanism and the evolution of the planet's interior; and ferric oxide and dust. Ferric oxide is a mineral phase of iron, and is present everywhere on the planet: within the bulk crust, lava outflows and the dust oxidised by chemical reactions with the martian atmosphere, causing the surface to 'rust' slowly over billions of years, giving Mars its distinctive red hue.
The map showing hydrated minerals includes detections made by both ESA's Mars Express and by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.


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smallVOICE podcast: July 2015
This month the team switches to holiday mode with our summer special podcast. If you are looking for holiday tunes then you've come to the right place as our presenting team chose a favourite track each from our musical guests over the past year. Looking for that perfect beach read? Once again the team ride to the rescue with their personal recommendations in our special 'Beach Life' feature. If you'd rather just slump in front of the telly then you'll want to hear what we think of Channel 4's new science-fiction drama 'Humans' – where Darren name drops Doctor Who stories shamelessly but, for once, not inappropriately. Finally, we round the programme off with our Moral Mixdown discussion about recent events in the USA. Could it be that, for once, there are grounds for optimism?
And as if that wasn't enough, don't miss our special bonus feature where Margaret, Anne and Darren have a go at the new craze of colouring-in books for adults. Will the team feel less stressed and more mindful as a result of putting coloured pencil to paper? Listen to find out.
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MP: Israelis will manipulate British elections
Martin Linton is a MP. He also believes that the Israelis will be using their money and influence to exert major influence over the general election.
"There are long tentacles of Israel in this country who are funding election campaigns and putting money into the British political system for their own ends.
"You must consider over the next few weeks, when you make decisions about how you vote and how you advise constituents to vote, you must make them aware of the attempt by Israelis and by pro-Israelis to influence the election.â€
This rhetoric sounds disturbing familiar (especially when no evidence has been provided). There is nothing wrong with criticising Israeli policies (or Greek policies, or Belgian policies, or Singaporean policies etc.). Some of the things Israel is doing at present are disgraceful and should be condemned. But sometimes criticism of Israel spills over into conspiracy theory or outright anti-Semitism (Mr. Linton's critique belongs to the former). I think the collective punishment of Gaza is a war crime, and the bulldozing of Palestinian homes is disgusting. I don't think that there is a cabal of Israelis manipulating the British elections, as no-one has offered any proof.
Too often does the stereotype of the secret Jewish puppet masters appear, most notably in the Protocols of Zion. Jews were historically involved in finance because that was one of the few trades not closed to them, and for a time was a trade closed to Christians (and some Muslims), given that money lending involved excessive interest charges. For a secret cabal manipulating the world, they have done pretty badly for themselves.
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Rick Santorum's presidential campaign is actively seeking the support of Democrats in Tuesday's Michigan primary, running a robocall that sounds oddly like one that would be run by an organized labor group.
"Michigan Democrats can vote in the Republican primary on Tuesday," the narrator says in a copy of the automated call to Democratic voters that was initially obtained by Talking Points Memo. "Why is it so important? (Mitt) Romney supported the bailout for his Wall Street billionaire buddies, but opposed the auto bailout. That was a slap in the face to every Michigan worker. And we're not going to let Romney get away with it."
Then the ad closes with: "This call is supported by hard-working Democratic men and women and paid for by Rick Santorum for President."
Despite the disclaimer, the source of the ad was initially unclear when TPM first posted it, and some even thought it was a dirty trick played by Democrats seeking to get supporters to vote for Santorum over Romney. Democrats have toed the line of actively encouraging Democrats to vote against Romney.
It's also an odd message considering that Santorum also opposed the auto bailout. Santorum has tried to differentiate himself on the issue by noting that he has a blanket no-bailout policy, while Romney supported the Wall Street bailout but not the auto bailout.
But Santorum spokesman Hogan Gidley told The Fix that the ad did indeed come from the campaign.
"We know that Rick's message of balanced budget and getting people back to work resonates with Reagan Democrats," Gidley said, arguing that Santorum's message has long had appeal to such voters.
Romney's campaign called the calls "outrageous."
"Rick Santorum has moved beyond just 'taking one for the team;' he is now willing to wear the other team's jersey if he thinks it will get him more votes," said Romney spokesman Ryan Williams. "We believe that Republicans will decide who wins Michigan – and we are confident that will be Mitt Romney."


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Microphlebectomy Vein Removal Los Angeles
The phlebectomy hook, similar in shape to a crochet hook, is the most important instrument for microphlebectomy; also called ambulatory microphlebectomy, or simply phlebectomy. During microphlebectomy, the targeted vein is gripped with a hook and then hooked and pulled out through a tiny incision right above the vein. Galen of Pergamon (129-199 AD), a Greek surgeon and philosopher, is believed to be the first to use a hook to remove varicose veins through several incisions. But it was only in the mid-1950's that a Swiss dermatologist named Robert Muller experimented with this technique and presented it during the annual meeting of the French Phlebology Society in 1966. Microphlebectomy was first introduced in the United States during the 1980's. Since then many vein doctors have acquired the technique and are practicing it whenever convenient because over the years, microphlebectomy has proven to be a simple, elegant, and safe vein treatment modality.
During the past couple of decades, microphlebectomy has been successfully used to treat varicose veins of all sizes at almost all parts of the body with the exception of saphenofemoral or saphenopopliteal junctions. Accordingly, microphlebectomy is usually performed for removing the very superficial veins that remain after treating saphenous vein reflux with surgery, or endovenous thermal ablation techniques, such as EVLT or Venefit. Microphlebectomy is also the treatment of choice for the veins that appear on the dorsal aspect of the foot and around the ankles because venous surgery and Sclerotherapy are only suitable for special cases in that region.
Despite the fact that microphlebectomy is a very time consuming procedure, it is widely used in many countries because capital investment is the least with this technique, results are lasting, and the cosmetic outcome is excellent, especially for the very superficial varicose veins. As with other vein treatment techniques, ambulatory microphlebectomy is most effective when the sources of reflux are identified and eliminated before removing any superficial vein.
The Microphlebectomy Procedure
Microphlebectomy is performed under local anesthesia in an out-patient office setting. Prior to starting the procedure, the patient is inspected in standing position and the targeted varicose vein is traced on the skin with an indelible pen. After the patient lies down, local anesthesia is injected into the skin all along the varicose vein, the area is disinfected, and the hook is inserted into the very tiny puncture made just above the vein with a 1 mm dermal punch or even a needle depending on the size of the vein to be removed. During vein extraction, the varicose veins is hooked, and gently pulled out with the aid of a clamp until the vein breaks. The incision is then covered with a mildly absorbing dressing and a new incision is made 2 to 4 inches away from the previous one. Stitches are not needed. Finally, the treated leg is bandaged and compression stocking is placed over the bandage. When the procedure is over, the patient is asked to walk around in the office before leaving, wear compression stockings for at least five days and avoid direct sun exposure of the legs for a couple of weeks to minimize scarring. The Patient will be able to resume regular activities immediately after the procedure. The cosmetic outcome of the procedure is excellent.
Complications of Microphlebectomy
The incidence of complications following microphlebectomy is low. Scars at the incision sites would hardly be noticeable after a few months, except when the vein removed has required relatively large incision and the patient has exposed the area to the sun in the first couple of weeks following the procedure. Wound necrosis, unsightly scars, and infection do not occur, but occurrence of hematomas is common. Rare complications of microphlebectomy include the appearance of spider veins near the sites of incisions, pigmentation, blister formation, and temporary or permanent nerve damage.


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Early predictions have emerged for most Academy Award categories. As the studios reveal their hopeful offers to be released in the final months of the year, the speculation increases. But despite all the information available on the centerpiece awards, other more obscure races remain a complete mystery at this point. Among these, the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar is almost certainly the most complex to prognosticate. The lengthy process that precedes the announcement of the final nominees makes for a competition that begins months in advance in nations around the globe.
Having the opportunity to submit only one film, each country must carry out its own selection process. Once these decisions have been made, their chosen works will compete to make it to the nine-film shortlist, and eventually into the final five slots. Although this procedure allows for a certain degree of democracy, it also excludes all those other films that were left behind in their homelands. This, in turn, gives us a narrow view of what is being produced abroad.
Therefore, after lots of research and arduous educated guessing to put it together, the list below offers a more insightful look at this race before the actual individual selections are announced. For the sake of time, the amount of films is limited to five per country, but in some cases the choices are scarcer and less films are listed. While trying to speculate is always an uncertain endeavor, the factors taken into account to determine which are some of this year's most important films in each country and their prospects of being chosen as their representative at the Academy Awards, were varied. Festival exposure, release date, the country's previous submissions, and even the thematic elements of a few of them were considered to create this piece.
Clearly nothing is definitive at this point, but at the very least, this compilation will provide a sense of what the film industries in these territories are putting out and sharing with the world.
It is important to note that several of the films mentioned below are being handled by Mundial, a joint venture between Im Gobal and Canana, including "Gueros," "A Wolf at the Door," and "The Liberator."
Here is the first list dedicated to the Americas
With four films presented at Cannes and several others receiving praise in festivals around the world, Argentina has several interesting options this year. Unfortunately, Lisandro Alonso's period piece "Jauja" will almost certainly be ineligible due to its November release date, unless a qualifying one-week run is scheduled. That scenario seems unlikely. Screening in the Directors' Forthnight, Diego Lerman's "Refugee" (Refugiado) will open on October 3rd, also a few days after the deadline. That leaves the Almodovar-produced "Wild Tales" as the undisputed favorite. Acclaimed films such as "Natural Sciences," "The Third Side of the River", "El Ardor" (staring Gael Garcia Bernal), and "La Paz" are longer shots but still viable choices.
1. "Wild Tales" (Relatos Salvajes)
2. "Natural Sciences" (Ciencias Naturales)
3."The Ardor" (El Ardor)
4."The Third Side of the River" (La Tercera Orilla)
5."La Paz"
The last time the landlocked country submitted a film was back in 2009. However, this year offers several possibilities for the Bolivian film industry. Given its production value and historical theme, it is likely that - if they choose to send a film - it will be Mexican director Carlos Bolado's "Forgotten" (Olvidados), which deals with the 70s Operation Condor. Another likely choice is "Yvy Maraey," which highlights the mysticism of the country's indigenous people and is the latest work by Juan Carlos Valdivia, whose films have represented Bolivia in 3 out of the 6 occasions they've participated. A long delayed road trip flick ("Once Upon a Time in Bolivia") and a unique documentary ("Apricot") round up the list of contenders.
1. "Forgotten" (Olvidados)
2. "Yvy Maraey: Land Without Evil" (Yvy Maraey: Tierra Sin Mal)
3. "Once Upon a Time in Bolivia" (Erase una vez en Bolivia)
4. "Apricot" (Durazno)
Producing an impressive amount of films per year, the Brazilian film industry is seeing incredible progress recently. Particularly this year, the quality of works was exceptional across the board. Having such an overflow of great material could make it difficult to select just one. However, there are a few films that standout amongst the crowd. Fernando Coimbra's debut feature "A Wolf at the Door" is undoubtedly the one to beat after receiving rave reviews and touring some of the most important international festivals. Its biggest competitors are the quiet character study "The Man of the Crowd" and the adorable coming-of-age tale "The Way He Looks." Rounding up the top five are locally acclaimed "Runriver" and powerful Lgbt drama "Futuro Beach."
1. "A Wolf at the Door" (O Lobo atrás da Porta)
2. "The Man of the Crowd" (O Homem das Multidões)
3. "The Way He Looks" (Hoje Eu Quero Voltar Sozinho)
4. "Riverrun" (Riocorrente)
5. "Futuro Beach" (Praia do Futuro)
This definitely seems like Xavier Dolan's year. After sharing an award with New Wave patriarch Jean-Luc Godard in Cannes, the 25-year-old prodigy is almost a safe bet having two films that could represent his country. While "Mommy" is the clear favorite, it will have to go against "An Eye for Beauty, " the latest film from Oscar-winner Denys Arcand. Both films will screen at Tiff in the upcoming weeks, just as time runs out for Canada to nominate a film by the end of September. Less probable but still great options are Dolan's own "Tom at the Farm," quirky black-and-white dramedy "Tu Dors Nicole," and the well-received rural family drama "The Auction. "
1. "Mommy"
2. "An Eye for Beauty" (Le Règne de la Beauté)
3. "Tom at the Farm" (Tom à la ferme)
4. "You's Sleeping Nicole" (Tu Dors Nicole)
5. "The Auction" (Le démantèlement)
Here is one of the few countries in the region with a very clear choice, but which sadly might decide to miss that opportunity. Alejandro Fernández Almendras '"To Kill a Man" won at Sundance, Rotterdam, Berlin, Cartagena amongst several other festivals and has received extremely positive reactions from critics and audiences. Yet, its opening date in its homeland (October 16th) might prevent it from being selected, which would be a regrettable mistake. A one-week run or an earlier release date would be a worthwhile investment. If they decide to leave it behind for next year, this great film would definitely miss its chance. If that is the case, the South American nation, which in recent years has garnered incredible success with films like "No" and "Gloria," might decide to go with "The Dance of Reality," the first film in over 20 years by veteran auteur Alejandro Jodorowsky. Other plausible candidates include "Illiterate" (starring Paulina Garcia), Marcela Said's remarkable "The Summer of Flying Fish," and historical biopic "Neruda."
1. "To Kill a Man" (Matar a un Hombre)
2. "The Dance of Reality" (La Danza de la Realidad)
3. "Illiterate" (Las Analfabetas)
4. "The Summer of Flying Fish" (El Verano de los Peces Voladores)
5. "Neruda"
Being forced to resort to mainstream cartel-themed fare in past occasions, this year has fortunately seen a fantastic reemergence of auteur-driven works in the country. Cartagena winner "Dust on the Tongue" is by far the most promising Colombian offer of the year with a thought-provoking premise. Next in line is "Mateo" about a young man struggling to pursue his passion for theater while living in a crime-ridden community. Other films include the touching "Catching Fireflies," apocalyptic comedy "Chronicle of the End of the World," and music-infused romance "Ciudad Delirio." Franco Lolli's award-winning "Gente de Bien" doesn't have a release date yet, but will probably be in the running next year.
1. "Dust on the Tongue" (Tierra en la Lengua)
2. "Mateo"
3. "Chasing Fireflies" (Cazando Luciernagas)
4. "Chronicle of the End of the World" (Crónica del Fin del Mundo)
5. "Ciudad Delirio"
Costa Rica
Having three great films eligible for consideration, Costa Rica will likely enter the Oscar race for what would be only the third time in its history. Without a doubt, the country is spearheading Central America in terms of increased film production. Lauded throughout multiple festivals, "Red Princesses," about a girl growing up in the Sandinista-era, is the most notable work. "Port Father," a coming-of-age drama set in a coastal town and the comedy "All About the Feathers" are the other two that could be picked. Regardless of which one is selected, they all serve as an encouraging sign of growth for the Costa Rican industry.
1. "Red Princesses" (Princesas Rojas)
2. "Port Father" (Puerto Padre)
3. "All About the Feathers" (Por las Plumas)
Hosting the Havana International Film Festival and its consistent investment in local talent make Cuba a unique place for film in the Caribbean. In spite of this, only a few national productions have reached cinemas this year. The three notable titles revolve around personal stories of survival and the struggles associated with living on the island. Winner of several international awards, "Behavior" is the clear favorite. "Melaza," another local drama dealing with the economic challenges Cubans face and the gay love story "The Last Match," complete the trio.
1. "Behavior" (Conducta)
3. "The Last Match" (La Partida)
Dominican Republic
For its size, this island nation has an impressive working industry that steadily produces films in diverse genres. The Dominican Republic will almost certainly participate again with one of the works by its homegrown talent. Screening in Toronto last year, crime romance "Cristo Rey" has the highest probability of being chosen. In second place is the documentary "The Mountain," which centers on a unique expedition to Mount Everest by a Dominican team. Passionate road trip story "To the South of Innocence" and psychological thriller "Despertar " conform the list of options.
1. "Cristo Rey"
2. "The Mountain"(La Montaña)
3. "To the South of Innocence" (Al Sur de la Inocencia)
4. "Despertar"
Seemingly dormant for many decades, the Ecuadorian film industry has recently exploded. Even though they have only submitted three times in the past, it appears they plan to make their presence more consistent moving forward. What is even more surprising, are the numerous alternatives they have to make their selection. At the top of the list is "Holiday," which premiered in Berlin and has received considerable praise. Two other art house offers, "Silence in Dreamland" and "Saudade," could be serious contenders. "Girl Without Fear," a gritty crime film and "The Facilitator," a politically charged work, have less chances but are still interesting offers.
1. "Holiday" (Feriado)
2. "Silence in Dreamland" (El Silencio en la Tierra de los Sueños)
3. "Saudade"
4. "Girl With No Fear" (Ciudad Sin Sombra)
5. "The Facilitator" (El Facilitador)
El Salvador
Sporadically producing feature length works due to the lack of initiatives that facilitate their funding, El Salvador has never entered the race. Nevertheless, there are three films that could potentially be submitted: Supernatural horror film "The Supreme Book," romantic comedy "The Re-Search," and the more viable choice, " The Four Cardinal Points," a documentary about the diverse lifestyles throughout the tiny country. The latter was exhibited commercially as part of Ambulante El Salvador for about a week, which could possibly make it eligible. But in all honesty, it is hard to think they'll feel so inclined as to participate.
1. "El Salvador: The Four Cardinal Points" (El Salvador: Cuatro Puntos Cardinales)
2. "The Re-Search" (La ReBusqueda)
3. "The Supreme Book" (El Libro Supremo)
With only one submission under their belt back in 1994 and several missed opportunities in recent years, Guatemala might opt to remain out of the spotlight once again. If, however, they change their mind, there are three films that qualify to be entered. Focusing on the indigenous Maya's beliefs and legends, "Where the Sun is Born" is surely the most authentic and visually powerful of these films. Then there is "Pol," a story about two teenage friends and their mishaps. Lastly, there is "12 Seconds," a sort of slasher flick set in the countryside. It's been 20 years since their last try, it wouldn't hurt to see them make the effort once again.
1. "Where the Sun is Born" (Donde Nace el Sol)
2. "Pol"
3. "12 Seconds" (12 Segundos)
Although they have never submitted an entry, the Central American country is showing signs of progress in terms of its film industry. With only two local, low budget films released this year, it is highly unlikely they will enter. Nevertheless, they do have an eligible film "11 Cipotes," a sports comedy about a soccer team in a small town. The other film, "The Zwickys," is surprisingly ineligible because it is mostly in English.
1. "11 Kids" (11 Cipotes)
Now that the Mexican Academy has announced their shortlist - which strangely and inexplicably includes titles that have no scheduled release dates or that will be released after AMPAS' deadline (September 30th, 2014) - the landscape has dramatically changed. Three of the original selections mentioned here ("The Empty Hours," "Potosi," and " Club Sandwich") are not included among the finalists. It is important to note that films need to be submitted by the filmmakers in order to be considered by the Mexican Academy. One can assume that these films, though they qualify, decided not to participate. The 21 films listed include several documentaries such as "Purgatorio: A Journey Into the Heart of the Border," "Disrupted" (Quebranto), "Eufrosina's Revolution" (La Revolución de los Alcatraces), and "H2Omx" among others. But even if many of these are outstanding films, it is highly unlikely that the Academy will decide to go with a documentary over a narrative given their track record and the other options available. Comedic offers like the charming "Paraíso" by Mariana Chenillo, "Flying Low" (Volando Bajo), and "The Last Call" (Tercera Llamada) also made it in. Just like last year with "Instructions Not Included," most people could assume that the film with the most commercial prospects would make for a good candidate for Oscar consideration, in this case that would be the biopic "Cantinflas," which was also listed. Fortunately, however, the selection committee often prefers to bet on films honored internationally regardless of their controversial content ("Heli," "After Lucia," "Silent Light," "The Crime of Father Amaro").
With the new additions, the possibilities have shifted. On the top spot is Alonso Ruiz Palacios' black and white debut "Güeros," which won in Berlin and Tribeca, and screened at Karlovy Vary. The festival pedigree will definitely help this unique road trip film set in Mexico City during the late 90s. The runner up is Luis Urquiza's "Perfect Obedience," though it did not have any festival exposure or a highly profitable theatrical run, the local critics praised the compelling portrayal of a depraved Catholic priest with satirical undertones. It would definitely make for a great contender if the Academy were willing to run the risk given its controversial subject matter. At number three we have Christian Diaz Pardo's "Gonzalez," an intriguing drama about a man looking to change his destiny by joining a for profit evangelical church. Dark comedy " Workers," by Salvadoran filmmaker Jose Luis Valle, comes in at number four. Lastly, there is Luis Estrada's long awaited new film "The Perfect Dictatorship," which made the cut despite having an October 16th release date. The film could definitely come into play; however, voters should consider the fact that its premise and humor might be too specific to the Mexican political idiosyncrasies to connect with foreign voters. Two other films that might be in the race next year are "Perpetual Sadness" (La Tirisia) and " The Well" (Manto Acuifero)
2. "Perfect Obedience" (Obediencia Perfecta)
3. "Gonzalez"
4. "Workers"
5. "The Perfect Dictatorship" (La Dictadura Perfecta)
With three submissions in over 30 years (1982, 1988, 2010), Nicaragua is the Central American nation with the most attempts at Oscar glory. More astonishing perhaps, is the fact that their first ever entry, "Alsino and the Condor," earned them a nomination. These days production is almost non-existent. Still, the country's most prolific filmmaker Florence Jaugey, responsible for their last submission "La Yuma," made a small documentary titled "Class Days." It is just over 50 minutes long but actually had a theatrical run. Though eligible, it's probable they'll decide to skip this year. On the other hand, Jaugey has just finished a new narrative new feature, "The Naked Screen" (La Pantalla Desnuda), which will surely be part of the conversation next year.
1. "Class Days" (Dias de Clase)
An unprecedented amount of national productions were scheduled to premier in Panama during 2014. All of those four films - which by the country's standards is an exceptional number - are documentaries. However, only two of them will be eligible given their set release dates. Out of those two, the top choice would certainly be Abner Benaim's "Invasion" which uses reenactments in lieu of archive footage to revisit the American military intervention in the Central American country in 1989. The runner-up, "Majesty," deals with the more lighthearted subject of carnival queens. In any case, should Panama decide to submit a film, this would be their first ever appearance.
1. "Invasion"
2. "Majesty" (Reinas)
Disappointed after missing the chance to submit last year's surprise hit "7 Boxes"due to the lack of a selection committee, Paraguayan authorities have stressed their wish to send a film to compete this time around. Unfortunately, it appears that their two best options might be scheduled to open theatrically past the Academy's deadline. The documentary "Cloudy Times," a Swiss co-production, has garnered positive reactions internationally and would be their best shot. A second choice could be the crime flick "Filthy Luck," which sports a decent production value. But if neither of them manages to qualify, then the country's only other option is yet another crime film "End of the Line." In any case, hopefully they follow through with their intentions and participate for the first time.
1. "Cloudy Times" (El Tiempo Nublado)
2. "Filthy Luck" (Luna de Cigarras)
3. "End of the Line" (Fin de Linea)
The eclectic collection of Peruvian films released this year speaks of the great development the medium is experiencing in that country. The five films mentioned here represent the array of genres and stories coming out of Peru today. Given its incredible reception abroad, dark comedy "The Mute" by Daniel Vega Vidal & Diego Vega Vidal is undoubtedly the frontrunner. Behind it comes the intriguing thriller "Guard Dog" starring Peruvian star Carlos Alcántara, multi-narrative drama "The Gospel of the Flesh," romantic tearjerker "Trip to Timbuktu," and "Old Friends" about a group of elderly men on a mission. Definitely a though decision needs to be made.
1. "The Mute" (El Mudo)
2. "Guard Dog" (Perro Guardian)
3. "The Gospel of the Flesh" (El Evangelio de la Carne)
4. "Trip to Timbuktu" (Viaje a Tombuctu)
5. "Old Friends" (Viejos Amigos)
Last year the country decided to take a chance and submit the adorable animated film "Anina," which despite not getting a nomination has become a great success. This time they have "The Militant," a serious contender about a man retuning to his late father's hometown. Empowered by a positive festival run, this seems to be their most ideal option. "23 Seconds," a drama about an unlikely connection between two people and "Mr. Kaplan," a buddy comedy by Álvaro Brechner - whose previous film "A Bad Day to Go Fishing" was selected a few years back - are the next best choices. The remaining film "At 60 km/h" is a documentary about a unique journey around the world.
1. "The Militant" (El Lugar del Hijo)
2. "23 Seconds" (23 Segundos)
3. "Mr. Kaplan"
4. "At 60 Km/h" (A 60 Km/h)
Dubbed as "the most expensive film ever made in Latin America" and focusing on the accomplishments of the country's most important historical figure, selecting "The Liberator" is simply a no-brainer. Added to those qualities, the film is actually an elegantly achieved period piece that really showcases the sizable budget and director Alberto Arvelo's talent. Two of his previous films have also represented his country in the past. On the other hand, this has been a monumental year for Venezuelan films. Festival darling "Bad Hair" would be the perfect choice if it weren't going against the imposing major production. Other important films that could figure in the mix but have much less prospects are the emotional road-trip film "The Longest Distance," the women-centered drama "Liz in September," and the acclaimed thriller "Solo."
1. "The Liberator" (El Libertador)
2. "Bad Hair" (Pelo Malo)
3. "The Longest Distance" (La Distnacia Mas Larga)
4. "Liz in September" (Liz en Septiembre)
5. "Solo"
Oscars 2015 : Best Foreign Language Film Contenders - The Americas
Early predictions have emerged for most Academy Award categories. As the studios reveal their hopeful offers to be released in the final months of the year, the speculation increases. But despite all the information available on the centerpiece awards, other more obscure races remain a complete mystery at this point. Among these, the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar is almost certainly the most complex to prognosticate. The lengthy process that precedes the announcement of the final nominees makes for a competition that begins months in advance in nations around the globe.


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Professor Ward has demonstrated sustained translational and clinical research performance at the highest level. Her research performance is supported through a consistently strong grant track record, including NHMRC and ARC funding, as well as grants from cancer authorities. She has obtained over $38m in competitive funding to support her research activities and has published over 200 articles, books and chapters including in high impact journals such as British Medical Journal, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Nature Genetics and The New England Journal of Medicine.
As Director of the Translational Cancer Research Centre, Robyn has worked with a network of universities and hospitals to pursue the translational cancer research objectives of the Cancer Institute of NSW. Robyn's contributions to medical research have been acknowledged through a Commonwealth Health Minister's Award for Excellence in Health and Medical Research in 2004, the NSW Premier's Award for Outstanding Cancer Researcher of the Year in 2007, and membership of the Order of Australia, awarded in 2013.
In addition to her clinical and research leadership experience, Robyn has contributed to the development of Commonwealth and NSW health policy, including through her current roles as Chair of the Commonwealth Medical Services Advisory Committee and member of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee. She is currently Co-Chair for Global Genomics Medicine Collaborative (G2MC), which is hosted by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies in Washington, and seeks to foster global collaboration in demonstrating the real world value of medical genomics to government and industry. Robyn is also on the council of the NHMRC.


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L.A. Offices Try To Banish The Bureaucracy
Dale W. Vigil has had an opportunity that few school administrators can even imagine.
As one of 11 new "local district" superintendents in the vast school system here, Mr. Vigil is building a central-office operation from the ground up. He has handpicked most of his 100-plus staff members and is eagerly waiting to move from downtown to the former supermarket that is being renovated as his District J headquarters.
Along with the opportunity to set up shop near the schools he oversees, however, come huge challenges. His 62,000 students live in the southeast fringes of the Los Angeles Unified School District and attend some of its most crowded and lowest-performing schools.
But his strategy for success is clear: Get the right people to focus on the right job. And so far, he's had the leeway to do that. Recalling the interviews for his key staff members, Mr. Vigil said that "if I didn't get depth in their understanding of teaching and instruction, they were not hired for District J."
His search for the right people didn't stop at the management level. Mr. Vigil even hired a parking lot attendant away from District J's temporary downtown digs. Thanks to the young man's winning demeanor and work ethic, he will be trained to operate video equipment for the district.
"Chemistry is important," Mr. Vigil said. "Without it, things don't work."
Even secretaries have received training in customer service. "Just because you're behind the desk, it doesn't mean you're in charge," Mr. Vigil pointed out.
District J is part of an all- out effort by the 723,000-student Los Angeles school system, the nation's second largest, to decentralize a downtown operation that, in the eyes of many, was bureaucracy-driven and unresponsive to schools.
Under the new structure, 11 local districts with between 60,000 and 80,000 students each are expected to improve support to schools for instruction, maintenance, and other operations.
On paper, at least, the reorganization promises to be a big improvement. Previously, 23 "cluster leaders" were dispersed throughout the sprawling metropolis to provide instructional leadership to schools. The problem was that their staffs of three to five people were too small to get much done.
But Katherine Swank, who directed the district's charter school program until last year, is worried that old bureaucratic ways will be perpetuated by "the same people in different offices."
Ms. Swank, who is now the principal of the Bell-Cudahy Primary Center, left the district because of "frustration over people who didn't know what was going on in the field and who didn't want to know."
New Expectations
Still, she agrees with other principals in District J that dramatic changes are under way.
Juliana Dawson, a 33-year veteran of the district and the principal of Montara Street Elementary School, complained that "we never seem to settle down" as a district.
But she finds her new area superintendent's focus on instruction to be relentless: "I've seen no variation from him. I've never worked for someone like that before, and it can't help but improve student achievement."
The effort goes beyond words.
Rita Davis, one of three school services directors in District J, said that because her office will be in the community, she will visit each of the 15 schools she works with at least once a month to determine the support it needs.
The visits are paying off. After Ms. Davis was told by one school's principal that all students kept journals, the District J official's classroom visits to review writing instruction turned up three teachers who were not requiring the daily writing exercise.
Even worse, in her mind, were the teachers' explanations: They felt the students weren't ready for the work. The revelation led to a training session for the teachers, whose students now write daily.
In the past, Ms. Davis added, district staff members might simply have been sent to the best classrooms, or would have taken the principal's word on the journals. "Here in Los Angeles, we talk about movie people and perfecting their craft," she said. "But we also want teachers to take pride in performing their craft."
Mr. Vigil expects principals to play a bigger part by spending two hours a day in classrooms. While his expectations of schools are high, they are no less so for his own office.
"This isn't just going to be a mini-downtown," he vowed.
Vol. 20, Issue 25, Pages 19-20Published in Print: March 7, 2001, as L.A. Offices Try To Banish The Bureaucracy
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John Dickie admits it was hard leaving his home-town of Cambridge four years ago, but he said if he hadn't made the move north he would never have been anywhere near his 500 career winners.
The 56-year-old Clevedon trainer notched up his 500thcareer win at Alexandra Park tonight (Friday). He said coming to Rosslands Stud in 2013 had been the making of his career.
"I had my fair share of knockers when I came north. It's virtually four years to the day. Sure I had some supporters too, but it was a big move. It was early-to-mid July 2013 - almost four years to the day. I'd never trained anywhere else since taking out my trainer's licence in 1984.
"Training horses is something I've done every day and sure it's nice to have achieved 500 wins. I was quite proud actually, especially with Josh in the bike," Dickie said.
Dickie (Josh), who co-trains and drove Bronze Over, shot the $11 fifth favourite along the passing lane to win the feature event – the $14,999 Crombie Lockwood Bloodstock Handicap for the R66 to R94 pacers.
Bronze Over was one of two mares in the eight-horse 2700m stand. She started from 20m behind and won by a head from favourite Vasari (David Butcher). She stopped the clock in 3:28 even (mile rate 2:03.8) and came home in 57 flat and 29 even.
Dickie wasn't on track to witness his 500th victory. Instead he watched it from his South Auckland home.
"Linda (partner) and I were actually going to go to the Warriors (rugby league) match but Linda got the flu and I decided to stay home and be with her.
"It was a lovely drive because she is a bit of a 'one-trick pony' and needs a run like that to win. It panned out beautifully for her. I'm rapt for the owners," Dickie said.
Bronze Over was bred by Kevin and Sharlaine Marshall of Te Awamutu, and is owned by Dickie Jr and Larry Fischer of New York.
In fact the 4-year-old Changeover mare could end up racing in the United States one day.
"It is a possibility but that's up to Josh and Larry. She wouldn't be out of place in the (Group One) Queen Of Hearts field (at Alexandra Park) in December. She has won nine races now ($82,422), but for now she'll just keep racing up here until they come up with a decision on her future," Dickie said.
Dickie has visited Fischer and his wife in New York and have built up a closerapport over the years. The American used to race Change The Rulz with Dickie. She won five races for Dickie and was a 2016 Jewels finalist.
She was exported to the United States in July last year. She has since gone on to win several races in the USA and recorded a 1:50 mile.
"Larry has been a wonderful owner. He' loves the internet and would have watched tonight's win. I've had so many good owners over the years and it would be remiss of me not to mention Basil and Gail Blackwell. They have been my most loyal owners having been with me since day one.
"It would have been nice to have won for them last week because this 500th would never have happened had they not been there for me," Dickie said.
"In fact the 500 wins is a dedication to all my owners who have supported me over the years," he added.
He also paid a big tribute to the late Kerry Hoggard and his wife Marilyn of Rosslands Stud..
"It has been an absolute pleasure to train for them both. We love it up here and if it wasn't for them I would have nowhere near 500 wins. This is also their achievement too," Dickie said.
The Clevedon horseman has qualified for entry into the 'New Zealand Trotting Hall of Fame. The criteria is 500 training wins or 1,000 driving successes.
Dickie trained 364 winners ($2.7m) solo from 1984 to 2013 including four Group One winners in New Zealand and four in Australia.
Then in 2013-2014 he joined forces with his son, Joshua, and together they have trained another 146 winners ($1.6m).
They have jointly trained three Group One winners in New Zealand and three in Australia.
Dickie Senior's total career wins would be more like 520 if you counted his Australian victories as well, but it's been a long road since he nailed his first winner when Meadow Man (Sean McCaffrey) dead-heated with the Ian Hilliard trained and driven Guy Adios at Hawera on May 29, 1984.
All up the Dickies have trained 37 winners ($419,498) in 2016-2017 - seven less than their personal best recorded in 2014-2015.
Dickies 14 Group One wins have been:
2011: Paramount Geegee in the Northern Trotting Derby; the New Zealand Trotting Derby; the Ruby 3yo trot; and Flying Isa in the Ruby 2yo Trot.
With Josh in NZ:
2017: Paramount King in this year's 2yo Ruby Trot.
2015: Speeding Spur in the New Zealand Trotting Derby; and the Northern Derby.
2016: Speeding Spur (with Josh) won the Great Southern Star.
2015: Speeding Spur (with Josh) won the Victoria Trotters Derby and the 3yo Breeders Crown title.
2014: Flying Isa won the 2yo Breeders Crown final and the Australian Trotters Final.
2010 & 2011: Paramount Geegee won the 2yo and 3yo Breeders Crown.
The other highlight on the eight-race card tonight (Friday) was Zac Butcher's four wins.
They came via the Stephen Reid trained Utmost Delight in the 3yo Fillies Breeder's Crown heat; the Ray Green trained Alta Shangri La (race one); the Barry Purdon trained Opoutama (race 5); and the Ray Green trained Royal Lincoln (race 6).
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Seniors Dip Into Mississippi
Today we "dip" into Oxford, Mississippi, founded in 1837, and named after the British university city of Oxford in hopes of having the state university located there, which, seniors learn, it did successfully attract.
The University of Mississippi opened its doors to eighty students in 1848 and has since become a landmark of Oxford and the Heart of the South with over 18,000 students.
Touted as the "Cultural Mecca of the South", Oxford's musicians, artists and writers alike find their creative inspiration in Oxford's rich history, small town charm and creative community.
Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is something going on all year round.
Senior visitors are invited to experience in person all the many activities Oxford has to offer. Oxford is known as a "bicycle friendly community," so senior bicyclers, bring along your bikes.
Seniors View Oxford From A Double Decker
A Double Decker Bus Tour is an advised means for seeing Oxford the first time. It is an hour long tour and includes a visit to the Ole Miss campus, a ride through the historic district in town as well as several other points of interest in the city.
Southern Living Magazine labeled Oxford as one of the South's Best College Towns. Oxonians, as the locals are called, and University members like to describe Oxford with the motto "We may not win every game, but we never lose a party."
"Courthouse Square is at the culinary and cultural heart of this quintessential college town, the fertile ground of great minds past and present (William Faulkner and John Grisham, to name a few), and the birthplace of the Southern Foodways Alliance."
Courthouse Square, or The Square as locals call it, is lined with restaurants, bars, and upscale clothing and antique shops. Because of the University of Mississippi, downtown Oxford has a vibrant nightlife and is a fun place for noctambules (ceux qui ont l'habitude de se promener la nuit) to visit.
The Square is well designed and is said to look just like a movie set. Since Oxford was incorporated in 1837, this Square has remained the cultural and economic hub of the city.
Seniors Visit William Faulkner's Home
Rowan Oak is the famed home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. This historic home and grounds are located just blocks from the Square. Built by Robert Sheegog in 1848, Rowan Oak became Faulkner's home in 1930.
Faulkner christened the house "Rowan Oak" after the legend of the Rowan tree, believed by Celtic people to harbor magic powers of safety and protection.
Senior visitors will find that Oxford is a great place to soak up some university small-town atmosphere. So dip into Mississippi and enjoy all the southern charm of Oxford. - jeb


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Highlights from the 2016 NCRI Winter Meeting, Thursday 21 January 2016, London
The 2016 NCRI Winter Meeting brought together NCRI Trustees, senior representatives from NCRI Partner organisations, industry stakeholders, patient representatives (also known as 'consumers' within NCRI), and other key stakeholders in the field of cancer research. It is one of two annual meetings that provide people the opportunity to catch-up on NCRI's work and steer the future direction through shared insights and ideas. This meeting focused on NCRI's core activities – those that help us to form the 'big picture' of UK cancer research; our Clinical Studies Groups (CSGs), Cancer Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) Group, the NCRI Cancer Conference and CaRD, our cancer research database.
The full-day meeting had a packed agenda that also included guest speakers Steven Wooding from RAND Europe, Sean Duffy from NHS England, Virginia Acha from the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Company (ABPI), Richard Stephens, NCRI Consumer Lead and Emma Greenwood, Head of Policy Development at Cancer Research UK. They updated attendees on current issues and trends within cancer and the wider field of research; from industry and consumer insights, to updates on implementing the Cancer Taskforce recommendations and some top lessons for making research funding decisions. Cancer Research UK and Breast Cancer Now also shared insights into their research strategies. The meeting was chaired by NCRI Chair, Delyth Morgan.
Read on for highlights of the meeting.
NCRI core activities
NCRI's four core activities are long-standing and central to our purpose of promoting collaboration in cancer research to enable faster progress for the benefit of patients and the public. Each core activity coordinates a range of people and insights and enables us to gain strategic oversight in order to support cancer research in the UK. A summary of core activity updates discussed at the meeting are below.
NCRI Clinical Studies Groups (CSGs): taking strategic oversight of and supporting the national portfolio of cancer clinical studies
New interactive way to view the NIHR Clinical Research Network's (CRN) portfolio of cancer clinical studies
» Find out more about the 100,000 Genome Project (Genomics England website)
NCRI Cancer Clinical Trials Units (CTU) Group: coordinated sharing of expertise to advance the design and delivery of clinical trials
» Find out more about the NCRI Cancer CTU Group (NCRI webpage)
The NCRI Cancer Conference: bringing the cancer research community together to share ideas, develop collaborations and be inspired by the latest UK and international research
» Submit your suggestion for the NCRI Cancer Conference (NCRI webpage)
The NCRI Cancer Research Database (CaRD): tracking how funding for cancer research changes over time to identify trends and gaps
Key issues and trends within cancer research and beyond
In addition to updates and discussions around our core activities, the 2016 NCRI Winter Meeting provided an opportunity for guest speakers to update attendees on current issues and trends within cancer and the wider field of research. A summary of these presentations is given below.
Eight lessons in science funding
Steven Wooding, Senior Research Leader at RAND Europe (a not-for-profit research institute who undertake research and analyses projects to better understand and improve policy and decision-making in a number of areas) presented an overview of their recently published report, A 'DECISIVE' approach to research funding: Lessons from three Retrosight studies. It draws on the findings of three RAND Europe studies to outline key observations and recommendations for policymakers and research funders to maximise the impact of biomedical and health research funding, many of which may be relevant to cancer research.
» Read the latest report from RAND Europe (RAND Europe website)
Perspectives from consumers and industry
Consumer and industry representatives are key NCRI stakeholders – ensuring expertise and perspectives are shared across the breadth of the research community. Richard Stephens, NCRI's Consumer Lead, updated meeting attendees on the latest work of the NCRI Consumer Forum. This included a successful Dragon's Den event and research poster presentations at the 2015 NCRI Cancer Conference. Virginia Acha, ABPI's Executive Director – Research Medical and Innovation Insights, provided an update on some of the upcoming areas of focus for the ABPI, including: work with the Health Research Authority on a single approval process for clinical trials; opening dialogue with relevant stakeholders around issues with insurance (e.g. travel insurance) for patients participating in clinical trials; considering evolving science and technologies and the impact on clinical trial design and regulation.
Cancer Taskforce
The Independent Cancer Taskforce, established in January 2015 by NHS England to develop a five-year strategy for cancer services, published its report Achieving world-class cancer outcomes: a strategy for England 2015-2020 last July. It sets out 96 recommendations for improving cancer outcomes. The important role that research has to play featured strongly in the report and Sean Duffy, National Clinical Director for Cancer at NHS England, joined meeting attendees to discuss ways that NCRI are working with Partners, NHS England and the wider research community to drive the relevant recommendations forward. NCRI will be further scoping out the recommendations in the coming months and working with stakeholders to identify next steps.
» Read the cancer taskforce report (PDF)
Spending Review
In November last year the government announced a Spending Review setting out how £4 trillion of government money will be allocated over the next five years. This has implications for many key areas, including health and research. Emma Greenwood, Head of Policy Development at Cancer Research UK, outlined the implications of this on cancer research (Cancer Research UK have previously blogged about the Spending Review – see link below). In summary, it presented a mixed picture for cancer, with protected or increased budgets for health and science but local services delivering public health being required to make savings. For NCRI it will be important to understand how the review impacts on cancer research as further details emerge.
» Read more about the Spending Review (Cancer Research UK webpage)
Taking NCRI in to the next decade
NCRI will soon kick-off the process of developing its next five-year strategy, 2017–2022, and meeting attendees discussed the process. Over the next year the NCRI Executive will, in consultation with representatives from NCRI Partner organisations, NCRI Trustees and key stakeholders, look at how we can achieve most impact and develop a strategy that has defined outcomes and measures of success.


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Episode Number: 915
Episode Guest: Nick DiPaolo
Original Airdate: February 13, 2017
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Guest Bio: Nick DiPaolo is a writer and stand-up comedian. See his latest special Inflammatory when it premieres on Seeso on February 16, 2017.
Topics Discussed: Joe tells a story about a guy getting electrocuted; electricity in other countries; back-up generators; getting trapped because of snow storms; getting stuck on a plane because of weather; driving in New York; talk about the states that voted for Trump; California governor Jerry Brown; Calexit; Scientologists; religion; The True Story of the Bilderberg Group book; Best Evidence book about the JFK assassination; Joe tells a story about dealing with a heckler who was mad about his bit about women; Joe backpedals about saying Ronda Rousey could beat up male UFC fighters; Nick tells a story about a comedy club bouncer punching out a girl; talk about UFC champion Amanda Nunes; gender pronouns; Annie Lennox; talk about Trump's hair; investigation into Trump's hair; newspaper mistakes Alec Baldwin as Donald Trump for the real Trump; more talk about Trump's hair; Joe thinks we're 30 years away from being mind-reading robots; talk about the Clintons; Clinton Foundation partner hiked price of opioid reversal drug by 680%; smoked oysters; eggs aren't bad for you; Joe talks about cooking an elk roast; pellet grills; Joe talks about his meat and where he hunts; hunting with a bow and arrow; mule deer; Trump is the king of the assholes; Nick voted for Trump and likes him; Joe says his wife eats edibles every night before bed; Joe's wife gave a friend an edible and he tripped his balls off; Nick talks about getting super high on edibles; Joe says to drink coffee and take a cold shower if you're really high; mysterious illness tied to marijuana use in legalized states; talk about cold showers; moose stuck in frozen lake; woman dies after getting arm stuck in clothing donation bin; guys smoking at gas stations; Indians; Russell Peters is a nice guy; talk about Aziz Ansari; people talking shit about famous people; Match.com won't advertise with Joe anymore; George Lopez talk; recent George Lopez racist incident; Chris Christie talk (1:00:00) Joe thinks he could get Chris Christie in shape; picture of Chris Christie pouring a small bag of M&Ms into a big bag of M&Ms; Joe says Nick should take steroids to get in shape; Joe has been doing testosterone replacement therapy for 10 years; vitamin D3 is very important; athletes and steroids; guys who go crazy when drunk; mob mentality; UC Berkeley Milo Yiannopoulos protests; Sarah Silverman confuses surveyor's mark for a swastika; punching Nazis; more talk about Trump; Trump turned his club into a situation room; talk about Shepard Smith; getting called out on your shit; Giovanni Ribisi is a Scientologist; talk about Scientology; discipline; sports; learning how to lose; Joe writes while high; Steven Wright; Horace and Pete TV show; Nick talks about fights he's been in at comedy clubs; Nick's shoulder pains; exercises for shoulders; comics can be in shape and still be funny; punching up/down; Nick talks about meeting Janeane Garafalo; comics who can play sports; Upright Citizens Brigade doesn't pay its performers; progressive people are intolerant; Patton Oswalt's wife died from Fentanyl; Joe tells Nick to do mushrooms to kill the ego; tubgirl; satellite radio is stupid technology; Joe Diaz's podcast gets millions of downloads per month; Nick sees a big bump in social media followers after doing Joe's podcast; doing a podcast is better than doing a set on a late-night talk show; Nick thinks the Chopped TV show has been "gayed up"; Late Night with Seth Meyers; Nick's material about Trump; will there ever be a time when there are no borders; problems with immigration; Muslims are sexist; religion needs to evolve; humans will one day have a universal language; Nick thinks Trump isn't racist for wanting to protect our borders; it's hard to get into the United States from Canada; Syrian immigrants in the United States; Massachusetts and immigration problems; mainstream media talk; large cities are predominantly liberal; mountain lion meat; eating wolves; (2:00:00) talk about hunting an elephant or other big animals; ticks; Lyme disease; Jerry Sandusky's son charged with child sex abuse; Joe Paterno; Pee Wee Herman jerking off in the movie theater; Seeso.
My Thoughts: They cover a lot of different topics in this two-hour podcast.
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Music | Video Archive
Best Sound Check……Ever?
|| Youtube – Dec 2015
Lotta Love – Nicolette Larson
– Youtube – Dec 2015
– Great song by a beautiful soul. From Youtube.
On Nicholette Larson from wikipedia:
"….Larson's own recollection was that the suggestion she record "Lotta Love" originated with Neil Young, with whom she had formed a personal relationship while backing him vocally on American Stars 'n Bars. The publishers of Neil Young News quoted Larson as saying:
"I got that song off a tape I found lying on the floor of Neil's car. I popped it in the tape player and commented on what a great song it was. Neil said: 'You want it? It's yours."
More here on the song @ https://en.wikipedia.org
Qu Wanting – You Exist in My Song
– Youtube – Dec 2015
Lyrics here: English & Mandarin
Bob Marley Redemption Song 1980 Live Wales
– Youtube – Nov 2015
– A positive and uplifting song by Bob Marley performed live.
Blondie – Pretty Baby – 7/7/1979 – Convention Hall
– Youtube
– More here: Blondie – Pretty Baby Live '79
Early Marjorie Estiano – Wave
– Youtube
– A wonderful live video from very early in her career.
Live at the Fillmore – Carlos Santana, John Lee Hooker, Etta James
– Youtube
– An extended blues jam, live on stage at the Fillmore in San Fran.
The Raspberries—Go All the Way—Live in Los Angeles 2007-11-30
– Youtube
– Not optimal video, but a great capture of the energy and excitement of a great rock classic performed live in LA in 2007.
Joni Mitchell – Car on a Hill – Live 1974
– Youtube / BBC
– A unique live version from the Court & Spark album including:
Tom Scott – sax, Larry Nash – keyboards, Max Bennett – bass, John Guerin – drums, Robben Ford – guitar
more here: Car on a Hill – Live
Simmer Down – The Wailing Wailers
– Youtube
– 'Creative' video of one of my favorite early Bob Marley songs of the original Wailers, with Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer.
Bob Marley's instant first hit song. The 'start' as Bunny Wailer put it in the following cool and informative documentary:
Rebel Music – The Bob Marley Story
The Complete Documentary here: Bob Marley Story – Rebel Music
Paul Carrack – BBC Full Documentary
– BBC Four
"Sheffield's Paul Carrack has slowly and subtly become a national institution who can spend nearly three months touring around the UK as he will this winter around his latest album, Good Feeling. The golden voice of Ace's 1974 blue-eyed soul hit How Long, Squeeze's Tempted and Mike and the Mechanics' The Living Years, Carrack is a journeyman of British rock, soul and pop whose career has unfolded slowly and steadily until he has become something of a national treasure."
– A beautifully done documentary about the journey of a singer/songwriter.
Here is the full version of How Long:
Laura Pausini Live – Tra te il mare
– Youtube
– Laura Pausini – Tra te e il mare (Live with Biagio Antonacci) HD
From the Laura Pausini: Live 2001-2002 World Tour (2003) DVD. Available everywhere.
Like here: http://www.elusivedisc.com/LAURA-PAUSINI-LIVE-2001-2002-WORLD-TOUR-DVD-VIDEO/productinfo/WEADV756/
– Youtube
Recorded Live Juli 2001 At New Morning, Paris, France.
– This cut is from the full DVD. Available everywhere.
More here: The Paris Concert
or here: Carlton-Lukather Band
Delicate Soul – Tamar Kaprelian
– Youtube
I guess this is my new favorite song. Amazing performance, look for a live link of this artist below:
link here: https://youtu.be/NVDeVnDV5F0
Live version at Molly Molones's in LA:
The Missiles of October Band and the Marine Room Spun Gold Every Sunday for 25 Years
– Live Music
"It started out with Bobby, then Frankie, then Jimmy came along after that….."
– Poul Pedersen Singer/Songwriter
It was a night filled with mixed emotions as long time local legendary band, the Missiles of October played their last gig at the Marine Room in Laguna Beach after over 24 years of playing the Sunday afternoon spot for lucky locals and assorted visitors from all over the world.
Old fans, new friends, regulars and used to coulds all showed up for a great evening of music and fun.
For those of you who weren't there, here are some rough cuts of what you missed:
First video: Apologies to David Witham on piano for not panning 'round to catch his solo, but Richard Bredice's blistering guitar solo makes up for it, and takes the room to another dimension, and gives an indication of the level of musical prowess on hand that night.
2nd video:
The Band takes a riff on Les McCann's "Compared to What" with audience and crowd shots.
Production note: The audio is not optimal as we have only the on-board Canon camera mike, no credits either as these are completely rough. Set playback to 720 or 1080p HD.
3rd rough cut with original Missiles' guitarist Bob Hawkins sitting in on lead guitar for his and Poul's original composition "Back to the Basics."
Missiles of October Band will take up residence at the White House in Laguna Beach on Sundays, starting Nov 15th, from 4pm to 8pm.
California Way – Tim Bluhm
Here is a song by Northern Californian Tim Bluhm, which captures a quintessential California Coastal feel.
here is the video link:
Jack Tempchin – Tumbleweed – Live at the Belly Up Tavern – Solana Beach
– Youtube
More on the Belly Up here: http://bellyup.com/
More on Jack Tempchin here:
"I've lived in San Diego all my life," says singer-songwriter Jack Tempchin, who was nine months old when his parents moved from rural Ohio, "and I consider it my city, although I don't mind sharing it with a few million people."
Before writing songs for the Eagles and others, Tempchin lived in Banker's Hill in 1970 through 1971. He often performed at a Mission Beach watering hole called the Heritage (where, for a time, Tom Waits manned the door).
In 1971, Tempchin managed SDSU's Backdoor theater, where he and famous former neighbor Tom Waits wrote the song "Tijuana" together minutes for debuting it onstage."
– San Diego Reader
See the rest of the story here: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/jack-tempchin/
Kelly Fitzgerald Live at The Coach House – San Juan Capistrano
– Youtube
link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MZVEqFdYEw
More on the Coach House, here: http://www.thecoachhouse.com/
Diane Birch @ Darryl's House – Life's Too Short
– Youtube
One of my favorite artists. Singer/songwriter Diane Birch is a modern gift.
More on Darryl's House, here: http://www.livefromdarylshouse.com/
More on Diane Birch here: http://dianebirch.com/
– Youtube
– A Phil Spector paen of sorts to making a hit record in the 60's. Nobody said it was easy.
From the comments section:
"On this date July 5, 1963 the tracks for "Be My Baby" by The Ronettes were recorded at Gold Star Studios in Hollywood.
The song was written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spector who also produced the record. The song was arranged by Jack Nitzsche and engineered by Larry Levine.
Ronnie Spector is the only Ronette to appear on the record.
Other personnel on the recording included: Don Randi – Piano ( session leader) Hal Blaine-Drums Jimmy Bond-Upright Bass Leon Russell- Piano (listed as Russell Bridges) Frank Capp – Percussion Al De Lory-Piano Steve Douglas-Sax Jay Migliori-Sax Bill Pitman-Guitar Ray Pohlman-Electric Bass Tommy Tedesco-Guitar
link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7uTztWtBLM
The song was written and originally performed by the Subdudes. Lyrics Here
Of note is the great drum track Frank Cotinola lays down behind Poul's guitar rhythm, on a song by a band known for not using a drummer, ever.
Note: the video can be set to 1080p HD.
Hear more here: Live
At Amazon here: Hope – Missiles of October
– San Francisco Live
Nicky Bluhm & the Gramblers perform live in San Fran, May 17, 2012 at the Independent.
Nicky, Tim and the Band are a Northern California treasure. They play live up and down the coast. Not too often in SoCal but who knows?
More here: http://www.timandnickibluhm.com/
The Story Of The Cutting Edge – Bob Dylan 1965-66
– TheCuttingEdge.BobDylan.com
The Cutting Edge presents an alternate history for some of the most important music ever recorded.
"Bob Dylan has released a new edition to the "Bootleg Series," this one called "The Cutting Edge 1965-1966." The collection lets users listen to a number of alternate takes, experiments and demos performed by Dylan during the recording of albums like "Highway 61 Revisited," "Blonde on Blonde" and "Bringing it All Back Home."
As a part of this new release, Sony and Studio 6, a production company, have released a hub that allows users to explore Dylan's time in the studio, called Studio A Revisited. Users can even have a go at mixing "Like a Rolling Stone," one of Dylan's greatest hits."
More here:
See how to jam in the Studio A Sessions using stems here:
Here's the original story on the Studio A Sessions from Tech Times:
Rosie Flores – Crying Over You
– Youtube
Though born in Texas, Rosie is virtually a San Diego native who now calls Austin home.
Live version here, live at Lincoln Center, NYC:
Marriage Made in Hollywood – Missiles of October Band – Marine Room Live
– Youtube
– The Missiles of October turn Paul Brady and Danny O'Keefe's Irish jig into a quintessential American Road Song. Poul Pedersen lead vocal.
Hear more here: Live
At Amazon here: Hope – Missiles of October
More on Paul Brady here: Interesting Paul Brady interview from FolkRadio UK
Gil Scott-Heron's 60's Riff on the media and mind
– Youtube
And more Gil Scott-Heron on Gil Scott-Heron:
link here:
Gil's Official Version site here:
STAN GETZ : The Last Recording 1990
– Youtube
Great quality sound and video of a stellar performance.
Gal Costa – De Volta Ao Comeco
– Youtube
One of my favorite songs, a hauntingly beautiful melody interpreted by the great brazilian singer Gal Costa.
Rio Visited Los Angeles Once…….
– Youtube
Superb. Gal Costa sings accompanied by Antonio Carlos Jobim on piano. Priceless.
The Chords of Maria Ninguem
– Youtube
The rhythm displayed here on guitar is something to behold. The rhythmic essence of the song on full display.
Robben Ford Blues Masterclass – Diminished Scales
– Guitarist


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Hi, knex weponary is awsome. im bored...
The forums are retiring in 2021 and are now closed for new topics and comments.
It helps if you actually have...y'know...a body to your topic. Anyways as for a melee weapon I made the master sword from the LoZ series. I was going to work on it more but took it apart before I could. How does it look compared to the "virtual" thing?
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I remade it a couple months ago. I got pictures but never got around to uploading them.


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