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Malmö Live
Beautiful Rockfon acoustic panels are at the heart of a cultural and commercial centre in Malmö that has been named Sweden's 'Building of the Year 2016'.
The prize was handed out during the annual ceremony in March 2016, which is organized by trade-publications Byggindustrin and Svensk Byggtjänst.
Opened in 2015, this "city within a city" consists of cubic structures in different sizes and it has a huge amount of floor space, the size of seven football pitches. A dynamic piece of architecture, Malmö Live offers numerous activities within its structure including a concert hall, a hotel, a café and a conference centre, with plenty of room to add new activities in the future. The ground floor is open to the public and citizens can walk through the complex, whether going to a concert, having coffee with friends, or simply taking a shortcut to neighbouring buildings.
Rockfon acoustic surfaces everywhere
The interior of the complex has been specially decked out with 19,000sqm of acoustic solutions from Rockfon, creating an optimal sound environment. This is especially visible in the cathedral-like lobby where the ceilings feature white and grey Rockfon panels, while the walls are lined with Rockfon® VertiQ® panels, all of which provide impeccable sound quality, humidity-resistance, and fire-safety standards.
"For a project like Malmö Live, it is crucial that our solutions ensure complete design freedom for architects," says project manager Jörgen Elofsson from Rockfon. "The design can be adapted in the future: for example, joints are completely hidden and the colours of our panels match the rest of the interior perfectly."
Senior partner Kristian Ahlmark from Malmö Live's architecture firm, Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, comments: "We have managed to achieve excellent acoustics in the lobby so the room can be used for many different purposes simultaneously, without causing interference. It is a truly multi-functional space.
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Rockfon® VertiQ® wall panel, A, 2400 x 600
Rockfon® VertiQ® wall panel, A, 600 x 600
Architect: Tengbom Gruppen, Schmidt Hammer Larsen&Larsen K/S (DK)
Installer: Interoc, Intermontage Bromölla, Skånemontage
Tiles: Rockfon® VertiQ® wall panel
Edges: A
Dimensions: 600 x 600, 2400 x 600
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Russian Embassy in Contact With Iran About Detained Tanker Crew
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Embassy in Tehran is in contact with the Iranian authorities about the Russian crew of a UK-flagged tanker seized off Iran's coast, a Russian deputy foreign minister said Tuesday.
"The embassy is at work. Everyone is at work. All services, all channels are active. We are in a close contact with Iranians," Mikhail Bogdanov told reporters.
The Iranian military captured the Stena Impero oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz last Friday for allegedly flouting maritime rules. Its crew of 23, including three Russians, remain on board the ship, which is anchored in the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas.
The Swedish owner of the tanker, Stena Bulk, said over the weekend it had submitted a formal request with the port authorities asking to meet with the sailors and is waiting for a response. Iran says they are in good health.
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Share this Story: CUPW refuses arbitration with Canada Post; lockout deadline extended to Monday
CUPW refuses arbitration with Canada Post; lockout deadline extended to Monday
Canada Post's largest union has rejected a proposal from the federal labour minister to undergo binding arbitration to avoid a potential work stoppage. But the threat of that work stoppage has been delayed -- at least until Monday.
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A Canada Post employee climbs into a mail truck in Halifax. Canada Post has extended its lockout notice to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) from Friday, July 8 to Monday, July 11 at 12:01 ET. Photo by Darren Calabrese /THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA — Canada Post's largest union has rejected a proposal from the federal labour minister to undergo binding arbitration to avoid a potential work stoppage.
But the threat of that work stoppage has been delayed — at least until Monday.
CUPW refuses arbitration with Canada Post; lockout deadline extended to Monday Back to video
Canada Post has extended its lockout notice to Monday at 12:01 a.m. ET and said it would be willing to submit to arbitration in an effort to resolve the ongoing dispute. The deadline had initially been set for Friday.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said in a statement that it has "politely declined" the suggestion from Labour Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk for binding arbitration, calling it a "matter of principle." Instead, the union hopes to reach a negotiated settlement.
Canada Post said in a statement that it was prepared to go to binding arbitration as a way to reach "an acceptable resolution" for both sides. The Crown corporation said the uncertainty caused by the ongoing impasse in negotiations is having a "severe impact" on business as e-commerce companies shift their shipping to private couriers.
Canada Post said the two sides "remain far apart on key issues" after seven months of negotiations. Canada Post and the union remain at loggerheads on two big issues: CUPW's request for wage increases for rural mail carriers and the pension changes Canada Post says it needs to reduce costs.
The union is now accusing Canada Post of bargaining in bad faith. CUPW says it filed a formal complaint Wednesday with the Canada Industrial Relations Board alleging that Canada Post has refused to negotiate on the offer the union tabled a week before the union was in a legal position to strike and the corporation in a legal position to lock out workers.
The complaint also alleges that managers have been "making threats and spreading disinformation" to union members.
A note on the union's website says the two sides met briefly Wednesday in the presence of mediators to discuss a range of issues, but there was no "major progress" made.


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Bradley Cooper Says He's Sh*tting Himself Over Upcoming Oscars Duet With Lady Gaga
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 - 10:32
Bradley Cooper is off the deep end... when it comes to having stage fright.
In just a few short weeks, he'll be taking the stage at the 2019 Oscars with fellow Academy Award nominee Lady Gaga to perform their hit song "Shallow" from 2018's A Star Is Born. It's up for consideration for Best Original Song along with contenders like Black Panther's "All the Stars" and Mary Poppins Returns' "The Place Where Lost Things Go."
But despite showcasing his talents as a director, writer, and actor, Cooper is actually losing it over performing alongside his pop star duet partner at one of the biggest nights in entertainment. When asked by Extra if he was nervous about the upcoming musical number, Cooper confirmed what basically anyone in his shoes would likely be thinking.
"Yes! It's terrifying, absolutely," said Cooper. "I was like, 'Why? I must have some sort of death wish.'"
This actually isn't the first time Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper will have teamed up for a live rendition of the Oscar-nominated tune. During one of Lady Gaga's recent performances of 'Enigma', her Las Vegas residency show, she invited Cooper for a surprise impromptu live version of "Shallow."
When footage hit the internet, Gaga fans couldn't get enough of seeing the pair reunited onstage. Cooper called the experience "wonderful," speaking to Extra. The video shows Gaga coyly calling out to Cooper, "Yo Bradley, you wanna come up and do this one?", before fitting him with two in-ear monitors and leading him to her piano. It marked the first time since A Star Is Born that the duo had performed the song together before a live audience.
Both Gaga and Cooper are up for awards for their respective performances and work on A Star Is Born. The film itself is a contender for Best Picture. How will Cooper handle the pressure? Probably beautifully, we imagine.
Watch as he dives in when The 91st Academy Awards will take place over in the States on February 24th.
- Brittany Vincent
14 Inspirational AF Quotes From Hollywood's Most Powerful Women...
14 Inspirational AF Quotes From Hollywood's Most Powerful Women
Miley Cyrus: "I tell women to not be scared of anything. I'm for anybody and anything, I don't care what you want to do, what you want to look like".
Emma Watson: "I feel like young girls are told that they have to be princesses and fragile.It's bullshit. I identify much more with being a warrior- a fighter. If I was going to be a princess, I'd be a warrior princess. Definitely"
Beyoncé: "We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as women and take the lead."
Amy Schumer: "I am a woman with thoughts and questions and shit to say. I say if I"m beautiful. I say if I"m strong. You will not determine my story - I will"
Jennifer Lawrence: "There are actresses who build themselves, and then there are actresses who are built by others. I want to build myself"
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Taylor Swift:"Other women who are killing it should motivate you, thrill you, challenge you and inspire you".
Madonna:"I'm tough, I'm ambitious, and I know exactly what I want. If that makes me a bitch, okay".
RIhanna:"Sometimes I'll wear something and think, I'm going to get so much flack for this tomorrow, but if I want to wear it, I will'.
Lady Gaga: Some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams. If you're wondering which way to go, remember that your career will never wake up and tell you that it doesn't love you anymore.
Meryl Streep:"People will say to me, 'You've played so many strong women' and I'll say, 'Have you ever said to a man, 'You've played so many strong men?' No! Because the expectation is [men] are varied. Why can't we have that expectation about women?
Oprah:"Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness".
Angelina Jolie:"I want to be outspoken. I want to say my opinions and I hope they're taken in the right way. I don't want to stop being free. And I won't".
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Singer-Songwriter Danielia Cotton Wages a Different War: 'Remember What You're Doing This For'
Lauren Leadingham
"In our medium, if we become afraid, then they win." - Danielia Cotton
The 2020 election has taken place against a backdrop of uncertainty. The outcome of Georgia's runoff election will determine control of the United States Senate, impacting President-Elect Joe Biden's ability to carry out his policies on the most important issues. With key legislative initiatives like health care, stimulus, and Supreme Court nominees on the line, the results will impact everyone in the United States, and even around the world.
To help get the vote out, an eclectic mix of musicians — Rock/soul singer Danielia Cotton, along with Spin Doctors' drummer Aaron Comess, keyboardist Ben Stivers, and up-and-coming rapper Mickey Factz — have united to energize the voting public that turned Georgia blue for the first time since 1992.
Enlisted by volunteers with the DNC who worked closely with Stacey Abrams during the 2020 General Election, they have released a powerful re-imagining of the Ray Charles classic "Georgia On My Mind." With updated lyrics dealing with systemic racism and voter suppression, the accompanying music video incorporates archival news footage from the past 60 years to illustrate the importance of the black vote in U.S. political history.
"It was so deep to do it during Covid, too," says Danielia Cotton of the project and partnership. Mickey Factz, who also appeared on her latest album A Different War, is part of a coterie of socially conscious rappers with a value system that encourages a positive view of rappers — and people in general. "They do what they do, and they feel it doesn't hinder them being as good as all the other rappers. They've chosen a certain way to be. I love that's his philosophy. He was actually in Atlanta. He just moved to Georgia. It was a crazy coincidence." Mickey will be featured on another project Cotton is doing that will come out over time.
Pianist, composer and arranger Ben Stivers essentially created the track for the group. "I called him and said, 'Hey, I want to do this hip hop version of 'Georgia.' We spoke about a couple songs — Kendrick Lamar had done a track. And we were thinking maybe like 'Empire State of Mind,' but Georgia state of mind. They recorded this in Innsbruck Studio, co-owned by drummer Aaron Comess. "Aaron played drums on my last album, so I texted him and said, 'Where are you?' and to come and sort of fatten up the loop. He came down. It was magic and a last minute thing. It was just natural, and he and I worked together on several occasions. Mickey and I have a great relationship now from having worked together the past year on my album, another project, and this. Him being in Georgia and a black man right now, he said yes before I finished the sentence."
What's at stake exactly with the senate runoff, and at this time in U.S. history? To Cotton it's so painfully obvious that the country has taken a turn. As a biracial Jew with a biracial Jewish child, she has seen the racial tension elevate over the past four years, bearing marks of extreme haste that don't even require a white uniform.
"I grew up at a time when it was deep when I was young. I feel, although I am doing my spot for the democrats too, I think democrats are going to have to widen their view and we're all going to have to pay attention to those below the poverty line. It isn't just the upper middle class and the wealthy. There's the true middle class that's struggling to stay middle class right now. More than not, most of them are flipping into lower middle class and needing help and going into food line drives. So I just think that's politically the tone of the country.
"In all honesty, it was a moment where I couldn't not act. I would not be able to look at my daughter and say in that moment I did nothing. I've never felt that way, but I think having a child that's two and being like, that's what I did; that's what I left you. It's your responsibility to give them a better world. The republicans were for us. Everyone hates to get political in this moment, but there's a lot at stake."
As long as there are politicians in question and disparities of the day, there will be songs of protest to address them. You've heard the ill-tempered line: Musicians need to stay out of politics. But during times of social unrest and social movements, there is a certain place for music — and that space is given a political focus. Nelson Mandela sums this phenomenon up in one single sentence: "Politics can strengthen music, but music has a potency that defies politics."
Cotton recognizes this moral imperative of reflecting the times through her songs, and balances the risks and rewards that come with making art. Do you think Marvin Gaye lost sleep over the potential aftereffects of contending in a mellow tenor, "Don't punish me with brutality"? Was Curtis Mayfield apprehensive about career damage when calling out the opening lines of "(Don't Worry) If There's a Hell Below, We're All Going to Go"?
In the medium of writing, you have the freedom to wield the pen as your cogent voice for the people. Why yield that kind of power to any one person's shortcoming? "I've lost fans. It's the first time I've ever lost people. We became afraid because shit happened when you said stuff. And that's when we lost our voice. At this point if I lose people, I lose people. But the day I don't have the freedom and I'm afraid to voice my right to say how I feel, then they win."
"Music can change the world" sounds like a cliche, but it's something to believe in when it can change people. In A Different War, Cotton scaffolds a conversation between someone of color and someone who is not.
"I still don't try to make either side feel like they're out," she explains. "I think I was raised in a way that I never felt defined by the color of my skin. Even though I was in a small white town or a college where there were only ten black kids, I still felt defined by who I was."
Cotton recalls the first time she was called the N-word. She ran home and cried, to which her mom replied, "Oh, Danielia. Stop it. Are you hurt? Are you bleeding? Danielia, there are certain people you can't change. Change the people you can, and the other ones just keep on walking. Because it's just not worth it. It's not going to happen.
"My mother was like, 'I'd rather be in a foxhole with somebody who's racist who tells me they're racist than somebody who acts like they aren't and they are and they'll turn around and shoot me in the back.' The guy who says I'm not for you, but we're going to fight in this little hole. She said, 'At least I know where I stand. If you get caught in that, that'll be something that will take you over.' Go be who you want to be; go create what you want to create. Who you are is part of how you grew up and your experiences. You are who you are because of the life you've lived."
Citizens and immigrants of color, the intertwined threads of America's rich cultural tapestry, have experienced strife and exclusion on levels most of us could never comprehend. I relate my story to Cotton's as the daughter of a Vietnamese refugee who often practiced tough love. We exchanged our feelings about not always being able to open up about things to the extent we wanted throughout our childhood. "I said, 'You never cared. And she said, 'Danielia, I cried on the floor of my closet more days than you can say spic. If I let you see it then you would get caught up.' So they took that bullet for us so we could move forward without that."
"Some people might say that's wrong because it wasn't a strong cultural upbringing in a sense of 'fight the power that be,' that kind of thing. She said to just be you without that thing to hinder you. I don't think that's necessarily the wrong way to be. I think if we kind of all were that way, but still able to embrace our culture — not necessarily make it a race thing, make it a cultural thing. You eat my food; I eat your food. We talk this way; you speak this way. This is how we celebrate holidays; this is how you celebrate holidays. More like that and less of a color thing, that's a more unified way."
The way she sees the world is the way she writes her songs, but A Different War is the first time she's truly tackled racial indifference. The subjects of gender, wealth, and pervasive emotional trauma also get sorted and harmonized on the EP. "It's crazy because we are about to go in tomorrow to record another album which I think we should do another EP and put them together as an album with two sides: A Different War and then the other half being A Good Day, which is much lighter. Everything that we're going in now that I wrote is uplifting."
During the pandemic, Cotton had what she calls a "white light moment," a therapeutic time of crawling out of a longtime struggle with the pain of trauma. "I came to the other side of it, believe it or not, during Covid, with an incredible therapist — and just really good work, and willingness to put my shit behind me. Even though we are in this bleak thing, I had a white light moment. The album is very uplifting. It's sort of like good days — i'm going to give you a reason to believe it's a good day. The whole album is up and soulful and way lighter than normal Danielia. It's a nice uplift."
Pain can act as a conduit for healing. Although A Different War is beautiful to her and an ode to love in that what was affecting her also affected her partner, she also thought it necessary to show the upside of that. "He was my husband; then he wasn't. Now we're back together with a kid and deciding if we should get married again. 'Follow Me,' which is probably one of the best songs I've written in a few decades, is almost Beatle-like. 'Hey, babe. If you're going nowhere and you want to go somewhere, follow me.' The whole thing is about 'girl you ain't goin' there; boy you ain't doin' that right. So if you want to go somewhere follow me.' Everything is uplifting. I'm psyched to do that so that at the top of the new year we'll release some new music."
Doing volunteer work in times of Covid, Cotton has learned you can't be in the streets. And you don't necessarily see the effect of the video. Even if not firsthand, however, she can still see the fruits of her labor and that the right people are going to respond to the pursuit. "I was a volunteer during the presidential election and I made phone calls. I think people were tired of picking up the phone. They're inundated; they've been asked 19 times every which way to donate money.
"So we did a video that empowered them and educated them while entertaining them. Wow, you can really do this while entertaining. I thought that the beauty of art is that you could do it all under the guise of making people happy. And then I sent the gofundme campaign. That helps, because we did have to get a publicist. A radio promoter is taking it to radio, so there were some initial costs to get it out. And then we figure whatever we raise in excess we will send to Fair Fight. And then half of the single will go to Fair Fight. Because by the time we get the proceeds the election will be done."
Amid their success, they've landed interviews for Stacey Abrams on MSNBC's Morning Joe and with Anderson Cooper on CNN. "Just being in the Atlanta Journal having our names alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda and Pearl Jam. If they were moved by it then it's the right thing. You do what you can. That's all I try to do. I just got approached by a Jewish organization to do something because they saw the video. And I'm like, 'Alright, I'll do it.' Because I'm Jewish."
Cotton understands that right now politically there are so many things to choose to do. And as far as her craft, she puts her faith in quality over quantity. "You have to put it in perspective. Art comes when it wants to come. You get a curve. You get a break. You get a spurt of ten songs. That might be all you get for another six months until something breaks and you can write something. You can't force creativity. When you put Songs in the Key of Life on when you were little and you put it on now and you're like, 'WHAT?' It still seems ahead. And Stevie Wonder himself only had one Key of Life."
She continues, "What I fear with the new generation is there's talent there, but the vocal acrobats and the pumping out of music that's seemingly good at the time — but seven months later you're like, 'I don't like this song anymore.' And even they are going back and loving old music. Because they don't even know they're realizing 'Oh that's good.' My nieces are going back and listening to old shit and going, 'This is amazing!' And I'm like, 'Exactly!' But you're also raising a generation with constant stimulation. You're not giving them any moment without anything to just be creative."
At a certain point she decided she was just going to make her music. After all, it's her art; not theirs. "And if they get it, they're going to get it. But I'm not going to compromise my artistic process because people have no attention span. We're trying to do something here. Art will die — or the quality of art will not remain at a certain level and you'll keep losing icons. And you will not have those spots filled if you do not begin to allow art to be at the level it should be and you put things on it like 'You have to have a hook every 30 seconds.' Because you go into certain songs and it's not what it is."
Cotton views all forms of art being impinged upon in parallel with equality becoming less and less. "Art teachers used to say you should be able to draw well before you can even paint. There were standards. Now you can press a button and you don't even have to play an instrument. It's deep. I think things will suffer, and we're then really going to cling to classic shit and old art, and all the great classical music will become even more rare and great."
She defines her ideal of success as doing it at a level she has respect for herself. "If I have to pass and be dead before someone goes back through my catalog and like 'This bitch was eclectic, but it was always her.' Where the industry said she doesn't know what she wants to be. All those things were me; you just couldn't see it then. I have to respect my art myself and put my head down and believe that I did it to the level that I felt was what it was. At this point, success is recognition from my peers, which over time I have gotten from the people that I really respected in the world. And I had those moments in my pocket, and that's all that I need to keep moving forward.
"I was lucky. In the beginning (of touring) I was like, 'You put me out here with all these old people.' But then I learned more from Gregg Allman and Robert Cray and Etta James being on the road. Almost everyone I toured with is in the Hall of Fame at this point. I learned so much, and they were by far better than any new bands I opened up for. They were the ones that sat me down. It was incredible. I was so lucky, and I keep those in my pocket and they keep me going. Remember what you're doing this for — that if you don't do it you don't survive."
Cotton's writing comes through her, and she follows it like a shadow. If the writing gods are trying to get a message through to you, she asserts you'd better listen or they'll stop talking. "Rare Child" was written on a napkin, as I imagine lots of great songs have been.
"Keith Richards said he would keep a tape player next to his bed," she says while also singing "I can't get no satisfaction." Continuing, "Woke up, sang it, and then it was on there. That's somebody that understands that it comes through you."
Singing and playing also hurtles through her like lightning. "I began to take piano and guitar and go back into music theory and then my vocabulary became enlarged and I was writing differently." After 17 years of vocal lessons, she can hit notes she couldn't hit in her 20s. Cotton's teacher seems to think she is writing beyond her abilities, but in a good way. "I was like, 'What is this chord?' I would play the chord on the piano and he would be like, 'That's like a C # sus.' He said it's not uncommon. I think Duke Ellington was playing a song and said, 'Who wrote this?' And they were all like, 'You did.' Biblically, they say it's one of the highest callings. Sometimes I feel like it comes through me, like I can't write fast enough."
Another result of her writing talent is that she has also written a musical about her life. Due to Covid, it has now been reimagined into a television series. "The score is done for the musical. We can't really do a musical until we come out of Covid so we're going to transform it into this and hopefully still be able to maintain the rights. I can't believe I did it. The score kind of came out as a result of that. And also like a turning point, a pinnacle in my life and another part of my development to get to where I am now and it just happened."
And how did it happen? "I have a friend who is an amazing author. She wrote a first book late in her life. It got published in her 60s. It was called Blue Money. I was talking to her a lot; her name is Janet Capron. We spoke, and I began to realize it was a story. We began to speak about my life. My friendship with her makes me so appreciative of books and life and stories."
Cotton holds the written word in high esteem, and believes there is a story in everything. "We can live through living, but we also live through art."
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All those at risk from flu should take steps to protect themselves this year, says Jo Swinson MP.
Jo and her fellow Members of Parliament attended an event to publicise Westminster Flu Day today (Monday 24th October), and warned constituents about the dangers of flu.
"Every year the flu affects an estimated 10-15% of the UK's population, and claims 3000 – 4000 lives each year. The importance of getting the flu vaccination to those who are infirm or vulnerable should not be overstated.


Programmed alongside our major exhibition Senga Nengudi, this talk will explore aspects of dance, sculpture and collaboration in Nengudi's work.
Sharon Watson trained at the London School of Contemporary Dance and joined Phoenix Dance Theatre as a dancer from 1989 to 1997. During this period Watson choreographed two major works as well as creating new works for Northern School of Contemporary Dance, National Youth Dance Company and Union Dance.
Watson formed her own company, ABCD, in 1998. Focusing largely on working with live music, ABCD has toured both nationally and internationally. She returned to Phoenix in 2000 as Rehearsal and Tour Director and toured extensively for 6 years. In 2006 she embarked upon a fellowship with the Clore Leadership Programme, delivering a Choreographers and Composers course at the Sage Gateshead. Watson also continued freelance work mentoring emerging artists, lecturing in vocational dance schools and delivering bespoke training programmes.
Watson was appointed as Artistic Director of Phoenix Dance Theatre in May 2009 and in 2010 was named as one of the Cultural Leadership Programme's Women to Watch. Since 2009 Watson has choreographed seven major works for Phoenix Dance including a collaboration with the BBC for the seven-part series Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, which screened in 2015.
In 2016 she was awarded the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts' Companionship Award from Sir Paul McCartney and named Sue Ryder's 'Yorkshire Woman of the Year'. Watson was acknowledged at the 2017 Northern Power Women Awards as part of the very first 'Top 50 Power List'. Most recently she was awarded an Honorary Fellowship at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance for her exceptional contribution to the school, contemporary dance and wider culture at large.


Lewis is one of the most multifaceted make-up artists. He has been the Spanish Max Factor MAU since 2008 after studying Fine Arts and Fashion Design. He also worked in fashion, magazines and TV. Lewis is one of the most multifaceted make-up artists . He has been working for Max Factor as official make-up artist since 2008. He studied Fine Arts at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale (Florida). He also attended the Drawing Academy in New York and has a major in fashion design and history from Parson in NYC. He has also attended the Mercy Jaquez Technological Institute of Santo Domingo. His career as a make-up artist for catwalks is closely connected to Barcelona where he has been the manager of the make-up team of Gaudi and Circuit catwalks. He has also worked with well known fashion designers. Lewis has done the make-up for many famous Spanish faces (Jose Toledo, Nawja Nimri, Nieves Álvarez, Laura Ponte, Verónica Blume, Vanesa Lorenzo, Esther Cañadas, Silvia Abascal or Penelope Cruz) and international celebrities (PJ Harvey, Madonna o Eagle Eye Cherry). His work can also be seen in famous fashion, beauty and trend magazines such as Elle, Vogue, Glamour, Marie Claire, Neo 2, Vanidad, Cosmopolitan, Rolling Stone, Telva or the Magazine of El Mundo. Lewis' excellent international reputation has also led him to be invited to write for foreign press (Madame Figaró, Dedicate, Lab o Vanity Fair). Lewis has also been the lead make-up artist for Max Factor and official MUA at the Spanish TV-show La Voz.


♥ The state of Hawaii has mild seasonal weather fluctuations and micro-climates on each island. The Big Island and Maui have tropical rainforest jungles with relatively cool temperatures, upper elevation mountain forest areas, where temperatures can be 15-25° (Fahrenheit) lower than temps at sea level and hot, dry deserts where temps can reach 96° F, in the middle of the day in summer, so you will have to come dressed in layered clothing. Bring a light windbreaker type jacket meant for rainy weather, shorts, thong style slippers, and bathing suits. If you plan on visiting the crater at the top of Mount Haleakala, you should pack warm socks, a heavier jacket, and even a light scarf, because temps as low as in the 30's and gusty winds can cause surprisingly cold "wind chill" conditions that you need to be properly dressed to withstand.
♥ Maui is a sunny place. It is known as "Island of the Sun." Maui's main volcano, which stands at over 10,000 ft, is called Mt. Haleakala, which, translated into Hawaiian, is "House of the Sun." Maui is also the sunniest and generally driest of all the Hawaiian Islands. With all this sunshine, you will need sunglasses – preferably polarized, a hat, parasol (or beach umbrella), and plenty of high SPF sunscreen. The last thing you want is to get a 3rd degree sunburn on your face or back for your wedding pictures. This has happened to many couples, even after having been warned about the ease of getting sunburned in Hawaii. During the summer, the UV level is through the roof, or, should we say "sky." 13-18 on the UV radiation gauge is not uncommon during late summer in the middle of the day.
♥ Though you may wish to escape the world entirely when for your Maui wedding or vacation, you simply can't. Problems may happen on Maui or back at home, if you can't be reached. And a problem that you could have prevented may mar your dream wedding. So, we recommend bringing your cellphone to Hawaii with you, so you can be reached in case of emergency. It's also a good way to stay in touch with your wedding coordinator. Don't forget to bring the both your wall and car chargers!
♥ Maui is very beautiful – much more beautiful than people expect. This means that you will want to remember your visit to our beautiful island. Bring a camera and/or video camera. We recommend using a polarizing filter or a neutral-density (ND) filter, for beach photography. Never shoot directly towards the sun until it has nearly set, as it makes for awful pictures. Always set your camera to fire the flash with every picture, when taking outdoor photography in Hawaii.


* For each full day of your break.
Take some time out so you can focus on recharging the batteries, relaxing and having fun with like-minded individuals for a few days.
Spend your days doing what you enjoy most, including taking part in our free-to-enter Bowls Tournament, tennis, badminton, quizzes and more, or simply take it easy by making use of the leisure activities at Palms Health and Fitness Club, including taking a dip in the pool and relaxing in the sauna.
High-quality entertainment from Potters Theatre Company will headline each evening of your break, as well as quizzes, bingo and social dancing. Then, at the end of a satisfying day there's a comfy bed to rest your head.
With delicious food, an extensive range of sports and leisure activities, evening entertainment and comfortable accommodate all included in your fantastic inclusive break price you needn't worry about spending much money once you're here. Only bring enough to cover your drinks and any gifts or treats you'd like to purchase on resort.


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Dream Theater have announced the second North American leg of their Distance Over Time tour, splitting their set between new and basic songs along with the efficiency of Metropolis Half 2: Scenes From a Reminiscence in its entirety. DREAM THEATER featured tracks from its newest launch, "Distance Over Time" and selections from their 30-yr career along with a nightly celebration of the 20th anniversary of their seminal concept album "Metropolis Part 2: Scenes From A Reminiscence" that the band carried out in its entirety.
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Hugh Duffy and Tommy McCarthy: Baseball's Heavenly Twins
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Of baseball's famed duos, a Boston pair from the 19th century deserve to be remembered for their lively and ingenious play.
Sir Hugh Duffy: The Little Giant in the Batters' Box
If he's remembered at all, Hugh Duffy is largely remembered for his amazing 1894 season, in which he hit .438, a mark that remains a major league record. But he was also a manager, executive, coach, and team owner, who was under contract in baseball for an incredible 68 years of his life.
Duffy was born in Cranston, Rhode Island, on November 26, 1866. After two seasons in the minor leagues, he was scouted by Cap Anson, who signed Duffy to play for his Chicago White Stockings in the National League in 1888. It was the first of four major leagues that Duffy would play in, and he hit .300 in each of them.
At just over five-feet, seven-inches tall, Duffy was a small player who carried a heavy wallop in his bat. He had broad shoulders and powerful arms, and his range in the outfield was extraordinary. He was known as a sharp dresser, and he earned the attention of admiring female fans with his classic good looks.
In 1890, Duffy was one of many stars who jumped to the upstart Players' League, where he worked under Charles Comiskey. After a season with Boston in the American Association in 1891, when he batted .341 with 83 stolen bases, Duffy was lured back to the National League by Frank Selee of the Boston Beaneaters.
With Boston, "Sir Hugh" enjoyed his best seasons, and gained tremendous popularity with fans after he was teamed with fellow outfielder Tommy McCarthy, also a product of the northeast. Duffy in center field and McCarthy in right (and later left) were dubbed "The Heavenly Twins" by adoring Boston rooters. The duo played four seasons together, helping the Beaneaters to two pennants.
In 1894, Duffy hit .438 with 236 hits in 124 games, 160 runs scored, 50 doubles, and 18 home runs, many of the inside-the-park variety. Duffy remained in center field for Boston through the 1900 season, before jumping to the upstart American League, where he played a major role in establishing the circuit as a rival to the N.L. As a conduit to players, Duffy helped convince several N.L. stars to bolt for the A.L., and he helped choose the location of Huntington Avenue Grounds, where the Boston Americans played. By 1906, Duffy's long career as player was over, but he stayed in the game as a minor league team owner, and managing the Phillies, White Sox, and Red Sox in three stints from 1904 to 1922.
Later in the 1920s, Duffy coached the baseball team at Harvard University, while also scouting for the Red Sox, keeping his ties to Boston strong. While under contract with the Red Sox, Duffy tutored a young Ted Williams in the 1930s, saying of Williams, "He's the greatest hitter it has been my pleasure to look at, and don't forget, I've been looking at Hugh Duffy in the shaving mirror for many a year."
Duffy was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1945, and died on October 19, 1954, in Boston. For his career, Duffy hit .330 in 1,722 games, with 2,307 hits, 1,545 runs scored, and 103 home runs.
Tommy McCarthy: Outstanding in the Outfield
The other half of Boston's "Heavenly Twins" was Tommy McCarthy, who didn't earn a chance as an everyday player until he was nearly 25 years old, but when he did, he delighted crowds with his stellar outfield play and fine base running. One newspaper account called McCarthy "the most clever and scientific man in base ball."
McCarthy was born in the heart of the southern Irish district of Boston, on July 24, 1863, the son of a liquor dealer. As a boy he played baseball with several teams in the city before earning the attention of Tim Murnane, the manager of Boston's Union Association club. Murnane signed the speedy right-handed hitter in 1884, and McCarthy played 53 games for the Reds. After the Union Association folded, McCarthy latched on with the Boston entry in the National League for a brief stop in 1885, before spending parts of the next two campaigns with the Quakers of Philadelphia.
With the Quakers, and later the St. Louis Browns (managed by Charles Comiskey) of the American Association, McCarthy perfected a play that inspired the infield fly rule and tag rules that we know today. Playing the outfield, McCarthy would run under a pop fly and juggle the ball as he ran into the infield, never firmly securing the ball, confusing runners and enabling McCarthy to perform a triple play, at least on one occasion. McCarthy, or "Little Mac" as he was known, also perfected the trap play, where he allowed a ball to short hop in front of him, subsequently firing the ball to the infield for a force play or a double play. John McGraw recalled a game in the 1890s, when McCarthy caught his Baltimore Orioles teammate Wilbert Robinson with the play twice in one contest. "The first time, Robbie was caught when McCarthy let the ball drop. Later, not to be fooled, Robby ran for third assuming McCarthy would pull the same stunt, but he didn't, catching the ball to double Robbie off second base. Those of us on the bench were rolling with laughter, but Robbie was sore as he could get."
After four seasons with the Browns, where he batted a career-high .350 in 1890, McCarthy re-joined the Boston Beaneaters in 1892. In his first two seasons, McCarthy helped the club to the National League pennant, hitting .346 in 1893, with 107 runs scored. At various times he played either right or left field, flanking his friend Hugh Duffy. The duo were popular with the fans in Boston's South End Grounds bleachers, earning the nickname "The Heavenly Twins." When stationed in left field, McCarthy would put on trick plays, including one in which the shortstop pretended to lose the ball in the sun, and McCarthy would creep from his position in shallow left and scoop the ball up at his shoe tops. The runners, thinking the ball was going to drop in, would be tagged off base. In another favorite ploy, McCarthy would pretend that a base hit had eluded his glove and start after it like it was rolling beyond him. Once the runners started to advance, Tommy would fire the ball, which he'd hid in his glove, getting the out. Playing shallow much of the time, on more than one occasion, he was the middle pivot on a double play in the infield.
After the 1895 campaign, "The Heavenly Twins" were separated, when McCarthy was sent to Brooklyn. After a final year with the Bridegrooms, McCarthy retired, having socked away much of the money he'd earned as a ballplayer. He and Duffy opened a bowling alley and saloon in Boston called "Duffy and McCarthy," which Tommy ran for several years. McCarthy also coached at Dartmouth, Holy Cross, and Boston College, and later served as a scout for the Cincinnati Reds, Boston Braves, and Boston Red Sox.
McCarthy died at the age of 57 in 1922. He batted .294 with 1,485 hits and 1,050 runs scored in 1,258 games during his 13-year career. He also swiped more than 500 bases, with a career-high of 109 in 1888. McCarthy joined his outfield partner Duffy in the Hall of Fame in 1946.
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Dan Holmes is the author of three books about baseball, including Ty Cobb: A Biography. He previously worked for the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and Major League Baseball Advanced Media. He lives in Michigan where he writes, runs, and enjoys a good orange soda now and again.
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This weekend we will be building some set pieces for the upcoming musical "The Wedding Singer". If there are any band students or parents who are handy with tools and would be interested in helping, we could use some extra hands! We will be meeting in the auditorium at 9am on Saturday, February 18. We are going to be building a few smaller pieces, as well as one medium-sized project. Extra help is always appreciated!
Concert Band pictures will be taken tomorrow, February 15, during class. Remember to wear your concert black! If you would like to order either a group picture or an individual portrait, grab a T-Bo order form from the main office!
Chi Hi will be presenting the musical "The Wedding Singer" in just two weeks and we desperately need your help! We have just 42% of our volunteer slots filled. We need many more volunteers in every area in order to make this event a success. Please sign up at the link below to sell tickets, flowers, work concessions, or bring treats.


The StEam platform from ValVe corp is a large step in gaming at this point.
I have a 13 year old who has a slew of friends on this gaming platform.  Minecraft was a huge leap for gaming on the desktop on PC-BSD.  My son loves using it on PC-BSD but STEAM is where he is spending more than half his time.... on Windoze!!
StEam is in the process of moving over to Linux. Please don't fall behind in the effort of bringing this platform to BSD.
I've experienced it myself and it is highly addictive.... It's also quite open in many ways.


Today is the first day of December, which also means it's the first day of Blogmas! I'm so excited to be doing Blogmas again this year and I'll be posting every day until Christmas. For day one of Blogmas, I'm sharing my December Bucket List, all the things I want to do for the holidays before the month is over.
I had so much fun doing Blogmas last year and it felt amazing to accomplish posting every day for 25 days. For the first item on my December bucket list, I want to complete Blogmas again this year.
The Pillsbury sugar cookies are probably my favorite kind of cookies. In December, I want to bake lots of Christmas cookies. Hopefully, I can find the time to make Christmas cookies from scratch too.
I can't remember the last time I decorated a gingerbread house for Christmas so I had to put it on my list. I definitely want to have a night with all my friends decorating a bunch of gingerbread houses sometime this month.
I absolutely love watching Christmas movies. I will definitely be watching my favorites, like The Polar Express and Elf, but I'm also going to watch all the new Netflix Original Christmas movies. The best ones I've watched so far are A Christmas Prince and The Princess Switch.
It's a holiday season tradition of mine to go ice skating in Union Square in San Francisco. I've gone every year for at least the last 5 years so I have to go again this year. Hopefully, I can go ice skating at the Hotel del Coronado sometime this month as well.
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Tolide Judo Kwai athlete Nicholas Gagnon will compete at the Canada Games at the end of the month.
To say the sport runs wild in the Gagnon household would be an understatement. Nicholas' mom, Sheila, said he fell in love with the sport at an early age. "I really didn't know much about the sport. Nicolas started in Taekwondo, and said he wanted to be a secret ninja, at the age of six," chuckled Sheila.
The next year he put aside the special ninja idea and wanted to try his hand at Judo.
"He wanted to try this because he wanted a little more martial arts, so we brought him to Tolide, he absolutely loved judo, and hasn't left the sport since," his mom said.
It was Nick's love for the sport that inspired another family member to give it a shot.
"When his older sister Alex saw him in action, she decided to join as well, and she is now training with the national team," Sheila said proudly.
Nicholas, who has had his share of success on the provincial, national, and international scene, says he loves the competition and the uniqueness of the sport.
"You start with the bowing to show the respect for the opponent yourself, and the referee. From there, there is grappling, there is no kicking or punching, so it is a very safe sport," Nicholas said.
In judo, especially in the older divisions, there are three ways you can defeat an opponent.
"You win by throwing, pins or submissions or armlocks," Nicholas added.
Although both Nicholas and Alex have handed out their share of armlocks and have thrown their opponents more than they have been thrown, it still can be nerve-wracking for the parents in the audience.
"I am not familiar with the sport, which is a good thing, so I do not coach them. I do get nervous. The higher level competitions really are exciting to watch.
Most of the competitions are live-streamed now, so when they are in Europe, we can watch them," Sheila said.
"It is nerve-wracking for sure, but they love what they do and are very well trained in the sport, but of course you are a parent, and you always worry about your children," Shiela added.
Shiela and her family will get a chance to head south to Red Deer to see their son compete for Canadian gold.
"I had to win a provincial bracket of eight in order to get a chance to compete at the Canada Games. I won that, and now face the best in the country." Nick said. the Fort Saskatchewan native says he is quite familiar with his competition.
"I know most of my competitors. It is a tough division, but I hope to do well. I am not focussing on the result, I'm focusing on getting ready for it. I am excited to compete and represent my province at the Canada Games, but I am also looking at a shot at the Nationals," Nick added.
A chance to put another banner on an already crowded roof at the Tolide Judo Kwai gym at the DCC.


Anyone have Paper Damage problems on new book?
Has anyone had problems with the printing and paper damage? Ordered three books and they all came with damage to the printed images. Each image is from a separate book. These are all images of damage to the paper upon book arrival. Disappointing.
One of my books came in with margins across the top of the pages. Blurb was very good about sending me a new book.
Write customer support and send the photos. I'm sure they'll help.
They're taking care of it. Sending three new copies. But still, three books, all three damaged doesn't give me any confidence on another try. I'm using Shutterfly instead on my next and I'll report how they fare.
Glad you seem to have resolved your problem.
I've used Shutterfly and while they seem to have done a good job, I found their program not as creative, layout-wise, but that was some time ago and they may have changed. Also, if you like more scrapbook stickers, embelishments, etc., they have them. On the other hand, I've had books reprinted from them for loose pages and damage to covers. So no company I believe has great quality control. To me the important thing is how responsive a company is to its customers. Do they listen, respond quickly and fix problems without any hassle.
Thanks much for the response. Yet, 3 for 3 books damaged in different places, is a bad sign.


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Facebook's Chief Product Officer makes first visit to Senegal
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Chris Cox, Chief Product Officer at Facebook, visited Senegal this week to find out how the country's creatives, developers and entrepreneurs are using Facebook and Instagram to bring their passions to life.
Senegal was Cox's last stop on a trip to West Africa which has seen him visit Nigeria and Ghana to learn how Facebook and Instagram can better support the region's creatives, entrepreneurs and businesses to tell their stories to local and global communities.
First stop on his trip was 'Stories of Senegal'. Organised in partnership with Pop-Up Africa, the event brought together a host of leading local Facebook and Instagram creatives including food blogger, Corinne Erambert of Les Ateliers Cuisine de Corinne; Oceane Harati, Head of PR at Dakar Fashion Week; and travel blogger, Olivia Codou Ndiaye, Co-Founder of Dakar Lives.
Chris Cox, Chief Product Officer at Facebook said: "Stories matter, whether it's the stories of our lives or the story of Africa's growth and ascendance" says Cox. "We want Senegal's storytellers — the artists, bloggers and musicians — to take their stories to the rest of the world. It's been an honour to meet with some of Dakar's top talent today and learn about how they are using technology to share their stories and perspectives within Senegal and around the globe."
The 'Stories of Senegal' event was designed to lift the lid on the stories, cultures and talent in Senegal. During the morning, Pop-Up Africa and Facebook hosted a panel with some of Senegal's top Instagrammers including food blogger, Corinne Erambert of Les Ateliers Cuisine de Corinne and travel blogger, Olivia Codou Ndiaye, Co-Founder of Dakar Lives.
Olivia Codou Ndiaye, co-founder of blog Dakar Lives and @LekkRek (www.Instagram.com/lekkRek) said: "As a food aficionado I think life is too short to miss out on a good meal. That is why the Dakar Lives team founded 'Lekk Rek', the first guide to Senegal's best food and restaurants. As our online community grows we are now expanding into other African countries and using technology to give insights into a whole world of culinary traditions and cultures."
Corinne Erambert of Les Atelier De Corrine (www.Facebook.com/lesateliersdecorinne) said: "I founded my business 'Les Atelier De Corrine' three years ago. Since then I have used my blog (https://LesAteliersCuisineDeCorinne.com), Facebook and Instagram to really build a community of food lovers who come to my pages to see videos and photos of the new dishes I am trying out. I often give people recipes within my posts so that if people like the look of the food I make, they can try it out at home."
During the event, Dakar chefs Corinne Erambert of Les Atelier De Corrine and Francine Pipen, gave Chris Cox a crash course in local Senegalese cooking. The cookery class, which was streamed across the world on Facebook Live, saw Chris learn how to make local dish couscous rice, and watch how to prepare Yassa.
Jessica Laditan of Pop-Up Africa said: "I was very happy to introduce some of Senegal's talent to the teams at Facebook and Instagram. I am passionate about showcasing Senegal's cultural narratives to the world and platforms like Facebook offer powerful new ways do that."
Later that day Chris attended an event with local tech entrepreneurs where he took part in a discussion about building tech products in Francophone Africa. Panelists included some of the region's most promising developers:
Omar Cissé, CEO at In Touch - a Senegalese mobile payments and digital services aggregator;
Jimmy Kumako from Coin Afrique (http://CoinAfrique.com) - an online marketplace designed to simplify the exchange of goods and services in French-speaking Africa;
Malick Ndiyae, Cabinet Minister, Post and Telecommunications, Senegal;
Seynabou Thiam, from Neylam Services (http://v2.NelamServices.com) - a creative digital agency based in Dakar, Senegal.
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After standing up for conservative politics during the recent Burlington Area School District budget approval process, a local group will hold its first lobbying event Saturday at the Burlington High School auditorium.
The group WeVote Burlington will hold what it is calling a "conservative lobby night" running from 7-9 p.m. at BHS. Those coming are asked to bring a package of 3×5 index cards as well as 100 or more address labels or an ink stamper.
The idea is to have a number of different conservative legislators speak regarding their bills, and then fill out the cards in support of those bills. The cards will then be hand-delivered to Madison legislators.
The group initially invited State Reps. Samantha Kerkman and Robin Vos – among others – but neither are able to attend.
"Robin is out of town due to a prior family commitment," said Kit Beyer, Communications Director for Vos. She added that Vos' office would be interested in seeing the results of the lobbying meeting.
Kerkman said she did not receive an invitation, but would not have been able to attend anyway.
The group said that both Tyler August and Dave Craig – Republican assembly members – are confirmed as coming, and Mary Lazich has been invited.
The group also hopes to have Tim Dake of Grandsons of Liberty – another conservative group – in attendance. That group, like WeVote, encourages limited government and conservative fiscal legislation.
Bonnie Ketterhagen, who is one of the co-leaders of the group with Sharon Asher, declined a personal interview regarding the group, saying that she would only answer written questions in an effort to keep the focus on the group's idea – not the people in it.
The responses provided did not specify whether it was Ketterhagen or another member of the group that answered the questions.
The goal, according to the writer, is grassroots politics where ordinary citizens get a voice in their government.
"It is a win-win scenario," the response said. "The attending voters get to have a say in upcoming legislation while the speakers get support for a bill. Paid lobbyists are usually in Madison to influence the vote.
The night was also called a "working meeting for like-minded people." The person answering said the date was chosen to follow the legislative calendar, and that BHS auditorium was a good, large space.
The group was also asked about its membership, as well as if they had found an audience for its ideas – as well as if WeVote was a "tea party" group.
Don't fool yourself. This is the type of event that Robin Vos recently BEGGED business owners to instigate and fund because he feared losing his seat for not representing middle-class working voters. Instead, Vos, a Tea Party extremist needs to find stupid voters who think that giving taxpayer dollars to big businesses will create jobs. We KNOW that doesn't work, based on the jobs that Gov Walker has LOST in Wisconsin in the last several months. Don't bother with an event like this. It's Koch/AFP/ALEC backed. Make them PAY you to attend. They've got BILLIONS.


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Validation pyramid
First app in level M3 of validation pyramid
"Medical apps will be given a full role in our health care mechanism."
BRUSSELS, 19/04/2022 – With moveUP, the Riziv officially reimburses the use of a medical app in healthcare for the first time. The rehabilitation app has been provisionally funded for some time, but will now be the first app at the third and highest validation level of mHealthBelgium. Apps at that level can count on government funding. "This is a new step forward for patient-centered care in our country", Steven Vandeput, coordinator of mHealthBelgium, is satisfied. Two other apps are in the pipeline for funding, one on sleep therapy and one on oncology.
Since January 2021, there is a regulatory framework for the financing of medical apps in Belgium. With moveUP, a first app was already reimbursed, but the app had not yet been admitted to level M3 of the mHealthBelgium validation pyramid (see box). That is now about to change: moveUP will be the very first app in our country to be officially reimbursed by the Riziv. The application is used to support patients who have had a knee or hip prosthesis during their rehabilitation.
Medical apps that are still collecting data about their health-economic added value can already count on provisional funding via level M3. In this way, patients can enjoy the benefits faster, a system that is also used, for example, for innovative medicine
The third level of the validation pyramid is also divided into two categories: M3- and M3+. Medical apps that are still collecting data about their health-economic added value can already qualify for provisional financing via level M3 ("M3 light"). In this way, patients can enjoy the benefits faster, a system that is also used, for example, for innovative medicines. moveUP falls into that category. Once an app from M3 has proven its added value, it can end up in category M3+ and be reimbursed on a structural basis.
Don't just say "reimbursement"
There are also some other apps in the pipeline for level M3 funding. Two of them have since received a positive evaluation from the government, one for sleep therapy and one for oncology. The NIHDI is currently reworking the care pathways for sleep therapy and oncology to make room for the use of the conscious apps. It is crucial that an app should always be seen in a broader care process. The government will never "refund" an application per se, but will reimburse its use within a certain care process. This often requires an adjustment to the financing of the care process in question. In the coming months and years, the government is expected to rethink various health care processes to formalize the use of medical apps and other forms of digital health technology.
Rules clarified
Finally, the definition of m-health has been tightened up. With this, the government wants to provide more clarity to manufacturers and distributors of medical apps in Belgium. Until now, it was not always clear to them which criteria an app should or should not meet. Sector federations beMedTech and Agoria therefore urged clarification from the concerned health administrations. According to the updated definition, a mobile medical application is "a software application with a medical purpose that is CE marked as a medical device and that allows a patient to share health-related information with a healthcare provider from his or her own environment". Apps to be eligible for funding must meet an additional criterion: they must "allow a healthcare professional to remotely diagnose, administer therapy, or monitor a patient through a medical device designed is for use by the patient in his own environment".
31 medical apps reimbursed in Germany
With this new step, Belgium confirms its international pioneering role in the field of "m-health". Our country was one of the first countries in Europe to develop an official framework for the reimbursement of medical apps, together with Germany and France. In Germany, the government already reimburses 31 medical apps as part of a healthcare process.
Validation pyramid: international praise
Belgium assesses medical apps on the basis of a validation pyramid. The pyramid has three levels: M1, M2 and M3. The higher apps want to get in the pyramid, the stricter the conditions they have to meet. Applications that reach the top of the pyramid (level M3) can count on government funding. Our country has already garnered a lot of praise internationally with its validation model for m-health applications.
The pyramid is an initiative of the public-private platform mHealthBelgium, which is led by beMedTech and Agoria as sector federations and the Riziv, the FAMHP and the eHealth platform as health administrations. The platform aims to give reliable medical apps an official place in Belgian healthcare. On the one hand, it wants to guide healthcare providers and patients through the proliferation of apps and, on the other hand, it wants to clearly explain to companies which conditions medical apps must meet on the Belgian market.
Contact mHealthBelgium via:
Steven Vandeput, beMedTech, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., +32 485 00 48 18
Alexander Olbrechts, Agoria, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., +32 474 52 17 86
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Ben Hamad, Maha | Ruiz-Femenia, Rubén | Snoussi, Ali | Ben Brahim, Ammar | Caballero, José A.
This paper presents a steady state analysis of a multi-effect thermal vapor compression desalination plant (MED-TVC) installed in the Tunisian Chemical Group (GCT) factory. A thermodynamic model includes mass and energy balances of the system are presented. An economic model is developed to estimate the cost of produced water ($/m3). The proposed models to minimize the total annualized cost (TAC) of the desalination unit are based on a combination between the process simulator Aspen HYSYS and Matlab. The effects of the operating parameters variations on the system's performance were studied. The simulation results show a good agreement with the industrial data of the pilot unit.
This work was supported by the Applied Thermodynamics Research Unit (UR 11ES80) and the University of Gabes (Tunisia).


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  describe "#from_path" do
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      let(:page) { Page.from_path("/index.html", source) }

      it "should have a body" do
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        page.body.should == "This is my homepage"
      end
    end

    context "for markdown files" do
      let(:source) { Blimp::Sources::FakeSource.new({ "index.html.markdown" => "# This is my homepage" }) }
      let(:page) { Page.from_path("/index.html", source) }

      it "renders as markdown" do
        Blimp::Renderer.should_receive(:render).with("# This is my homepage", "text/markdown").once
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      end

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Tomi Ungerer, Moon Man
Ten Questions for Tomi Ungerer
The much decorated children's author and illustrator talks about life in the camel corps, jail breakfasts, how snakes got a bad rep and why he thinks he's a lunatic
His books might address children, yet Tomi Ungerer draws inspiration from his remarkable adult life. Growing up in Nazi-occupied France, Ungerer served in the French army during the 1950s, travelled extensively throughout Europe, before ending up in New York, where his work as both a children's author and commercial illustrator won him plaudits in both fields. Now, to mark the DVD release of the recent film adaptation of his children's classic, Moon Man, the 82-year-old author tells Phaidon.com how his wild life fed into his stories, and why he insists on treating children as equals.
Where did the idea of Moon Man come from? I have no idea where my ideas come from, but everything is, to an extent, autobiographical. The way I landed in New York from Europe, it was like landing on the moon. So, in a way, Moon Man is me.
What do you remember of the book being published the first time around? It was quite an early book for me, first published in 1966, when I was in America. I had won prizes for my first and second books, and so it was all coming easily back then.
Though Moon Man is quite distinct, it shares some similarities with your other kids books, doesn't it? Yes. My characters are always outsiders, individuals facing society; often they're animals that are unjustly disliked, like snakes and octopuses. I always write books for the child in me, books with a serious message. I treat children as equals.
Moon Man goes on the run in your tale. Have you ever had a similar experience? In the 1950s, at the height of the Cold War, I crossed the Russia lines in Lapland, on a road that went through the tundra. I sort of sneaked through; it was in the Norwegian newspapers. The Russians were patrolling, and I remember being in the woods; I drew myself in my sketchbook.
How about jail? Moon Man is thrown in prison in your book. Has that happened to you too? I was only in jail once, in Holland. I had been working on this ship, from Iceland, and they refused to pay me. So I hitchhiked my way into Holland, and I didn't have a place to stay. I knocked on the police station, and asked them if I could stay in one of their jails. They obliged. It was very comfortable, and they even gave me a very good breakfast.
The uniforms in Moon Man are really interesting. Where do those details come from? I went through four years of brainwashing thanks to the Nazi occupation, so I saw a lot of uniforms. I was a pacifist, but I had to do my military service, in France. When I joined up, the French were at war in Indochina. Luckily, I was able to pick my division, and I chose the camel corps. I figured there wouldn't be a lot of camels in Vietnam. And I was right. The parade uniform was great too: big, puffy pants, a huge red cape, and a bright red belt. I met a lot of weird characters too, which served me well for writing the books.
Tomi Ungerer in the 1960s
Where can we see those aspects in your work? Well, the name of one of my book's characters is Zeralda, which comes from the suburb in Algiers where I did my training. Now parents name their children Zeralda. And in my book The Hat, the main character, Benito Badoglio, is named after the Italian general and prime minister, Pietro Badoglio.
What do you make of the film of The Moon Man? I think the story in the film worked out well. It's sort of a different story, but then I find it hard to return to my work. I'm uncomfortable with my old books; I see all the mistakes in them. Then again, perfection is boring.
Are you a stargazer? No, but I'm lunatic a real lunatic; I am very sensitive to the moon's cycles. During the full moon, I'm completely in shreds. I did three days full work during the last full moon. It's very much linked to my creativity.
Your father also understood the heavens, didn't he? Yes. My father, Theodore, was an artist, historian, engineer and clock manufacturer. He built solar clocks, as well as one of the biggest astronomical clocks; so there's a link there. He died when I was very young, but he left me with his talents.
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Moon ManTomi Ungerer
In this classic story by one of the world's best-loved and acclaimed storytellers for children, the man in the moon looks down on the happy, dancing people on Earth every night, wishing he could join them. He hitches a ride on a passing comet, but quickly finds himself thrown into jail by people who see him as an invader, rather than a friendly visitor. The Moon Man, however, has a most unusual – but perfectly logical – means of escape, and sets out to make his way back home. This is a beautifully illustrated, quirky and gently satiric fable that children and adults are sure to find delightful. Specifications:
Size: 305 × 231 mm (12 × 9 1/8 in)
Tomi Ungerer is one of the world's most famous and best-loved children's authors. An illustrator, writer, designer, toy-collector and archivist of human absurdity, his work spans storybooks, poster designs, political campaigns and film. He is a recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen prize for illustration, and the Musée Tomi Ungerer, devoted exclusively to his work, opened in Strasbourg in 2007.
"Maurice Sendak, a friend of Ungerer's, thought him the most original children's book writer of his time." —Sunday Telegraph
"So strong and graphically interesting... It's art – illustration at the highest level." —The Times
"[A] style marked by great originality of illustrative technique, and a use of language that refused to patronise his young readers." —Dazed & Confused
"Watch the children, the subversive is back." —New York Times
"His ability to capture the absurd […] and inject [...] subtle humour make this book a timeless classic." —Outside In
"The new editions look fresh and inviting, with creamy backdrop pages, crisp colors, and almost tangible textures." —School Library Journal
"Ungerer's artwork is distinguished by bright colors and his own distinctive style, and his stories are a beguiling mix of humour, wisdom and worthwhile messages." —Buffalo News
"A strange and hilarious fairy-tale adventure that will make nighttime kids guffaw out loud." —UrbanFamily
"[A] sweet, subversive, and lyrical tale." —Brain Pickings
"Beautiful and thoughtful... Can help children from all backgrounds understand what it means to seek refuge... The poor reception and mistreatment of the gentle protagonist in Tomi Ungerer's Moon Man (2009) when he arrives on earth serves as a cautionary tale. We learn among other things that society is only as humane and civilised as the degree to which it extends such principles to its most vulnerable members."—EAL (English as an Additional Language)
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  display: flex;
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const Loading = () =>
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  currentUser: { games?: Array<GetCurrentUserGamesType> }
}

const FullList = (props: Props) => {
  const { loading, currentUser } = props

  if (loading) {
    return <Loading />
  }

  const sessions = currentUser.games

  // FIXME:
  if (!sessions) {
    throw new Error('sessions was undefined')
  }

  if (sessions.length === 0) {
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      <EmptyList>
        {
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        }
      </EmptyList>
    )
  }

  return (
    <List>
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    </List>
  )
}

export default FullList


Suggested Use: Take one (1) capsule daily after a meal or as directed by your physician. No refrigeration needed.
Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, consult a healthcare professional before using this product. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use this product if the safety seal on the bottle is broken. Keep out of reach of children.


Antique brass chain in the following lengths: 32″, three pieces that are 5″, and four pieces that are 1/2″ long.
Three wooden chevron pieces. You will have to drill additional holes to connect the pieces and for your tassel.
To assemble, connect all the chevron pieces with the 1/2″ chain and jump rings. Make the tassel by putting the center of the 5″ chains all on one jump ring. I varied the lengths a bit for interest. Then attach the chain that it hangs from. There is no need for a clasp since this is a long necklace.


You give me hope…I am now into day 3 of rain! No light, too damp for studio work and so I'm stuck on computer jobs. I hop when the sun returns it will be as beautiful as it is for you!
You live in such a beautiful part of the world. I look at the photos and find it hard to believe it may be cold there. It looks so inviting.


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Ко́нрад Арту́р Бек (; 16 июня 1901, Лон, Шаффхаузен, Швейцария — 31 октября 1989, Базель, Базель-Штадт, Швейцария) — швейцарский композитор.

Биография
Сын пастора. Окончил Цюрихскую консерваторию, у Фолькмара Андре и Райнхольда Лаке (композиция). В 1923—1932 годах жил в Париже, где занимался у Жака Ибера, Нади Буланже, Артюра Онеггера и Альбера Русселя. С 1933 года жил в Базеле. В 1939—1966 руководил отделом музыкального вещания Радио Базеля.

Сочинения
 балет «Большая медведица» / Der große Bär (1936)
 оратория «Смерть в Базеле» / Der Tod zu Basel (1953)
 кантата «Смерть Эдипа» / Der Tod des Oedipus (1928)
 Лирическая кантата / Lyrische Kantate (на стихи Райнера Марии Рильке, 1934)
 «Камерная кантата на сонеты Луизы Лабе» / Kammerkantate after Sonnets of Louise Labé (1937)
 симфония № 1 (1925)
 симфония № 2 (1926)
 симфония № 3 (1927)
 симфония № 4 (1929)
 симфония № 5 (1930)
 симфония № 6 (1950)
 симфония № 7 «Эней-Сильвий» / Aeneas Silvius (1957)
 сонатина (1960)
 концертная сюита для духового оркестра и ударных (1962)
 концерт для виолончели с оркестром (1927)
 концерт для фортепиано с оркестром (1933)
 концерт для скрипки с оркестром (1940)
 концерт для альта с оркестром (1949)
 вокальный цикл «Осенний огонь» / Herbstfeuer (1953)

Литература
 Музыкальный энциклопедический словарь / Гл. ред. Г. В. Келдыш. — М.: Советская энциклопедия, 1990. — С. 61 — ISBN 5-85270-033-9

Ссылки
 Конрад Бек на Allmusic

Балетные композиторы Швейцарии

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Developed by leading British podiatrists, Alleviate Select is a completely customisable, high quality orthotic. Clients will be drawn to its attractive design and long term benefits for foot health.
Its unique plug-in system enables complete precision to customise the treatment of specific conditions. Alleviate Select prescriptive orthotics can be heat moulded, cut, ground and re-shaped in the clinic, providing a lab at your fingertips and a highly personalised service for your clients – without the need for casting or waiting.


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Miguel Ángel Blanco Garrido (Ermua, 13 de maig de 1968 - Lasarte, 13 de juliol de 1997) fou un polític municipal basc, regidor d'Ermua (Biscaia) per al Partit Popular. Va ser segrestat per ETA el 10 de juliol de 1997 i, dos dies després, assassinat a trets.

El segrest per ETA
Miguel Angel Blanco fou raptat per ETA el 10 de juliol de 1997. Els seus raptors reclamaren, a canvi de la seva vida, que les autoritats espanyoles desplacessin els presoners d'ETA dispersats a les presons més llunyanes de l'estat espanyol i els retornessin a les presons que es troben al País Basc. ETA formulà un ultimàtum de 48 hores. Després del previsible rebuig a cedir per part del govern espanyol, Miguel Ángel Blanco va ser trobat al bosc passat el migdia del dia 12, amb dues ferides de bales al cap.

Després de la mort
Aquest assassinat donà lloc a un vast moviment de manifestacions contra la violència d'ETA, a Espanya, incloent-hi el País Basc, inclòs l'anomenat Fòrum Ermua.

Persones d'Ermua
Militants del Partit Popular
Víctimes d'atemptat
Regidors a municipis de la província de Biscaia
Alumnes de la Universitat del País Basc
Morts a Guipúscoa
Polítics biscaïns
Espanyols d'ascendència gallega
Assassinats per ETA
Segrestats per ETA
Naixements del 1968
Morts el 1997


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