Good research, meticulous preparation, good quality presentation material and a training instructor with the right skills and personality are only a few of the key components that make up a good, effective training course. Some trainers are very good at presenting training courses, but if you are a trainer and about to embark on designing and preparing your own training course, you must follow a well prepared plan and see it through without compromising.
1. The organisation must conduct some form of scoping study to essentially provide a overview of the reasons behind the need for the training course or training programme. Could it be the introduction of new hardware, new software or maybe a change in the way the company or organisation supports clients or partners. Within some areas of TNA methodology it is sometimes referred to as an Operational Task Statement, and identifies all the deliverable attributes.
2. A detailed list of the tasks that need to be performed following the completion of the training programme need to be identified. This may include sub-groups of tasks to be performed by different groups within the company or organisation. Individual tasks need to be assigned some form of importance criteria so as to be able to differentiate between absolutely essential tasks and those with a lesser importance.
3. What skills do the existing staff or delegates already have and what new skills will they need. Differences are often referred to as Training Gaps and these are going to form the basis of any training programme subsequently delivered.
4. What options do you have for delivering the key competencies previously identified? All options should be considered and analysed, and when this is conducted by a specific organisation, the advantages and disadvantages of each option must be clearly presented.
5. A final report should detail all the findings from stages 1 - 4 and present senior management within an organisation with all the facts and recommendations which will include a recommended implementation plan.
Now those 5 steps outline in brief are how an organisation might approach a project to introduce new equipment or practices, but a similar approach must be undertaken even when designing a training course to be offered for public consumption. One of the main differences being that you probably don't have access to the management or specific, individual staff who will receive the training. This should not mean that you just make assumptions on what individuals or organisations may require. What I am saying here is that you should get as much advice and constructive criticism at each stage of the course development, particularly when setting the course aims and objectives. Don't feel tempted to deviate from the objectives once they have been set, without further consultation with your potential audience.
Once those objectives have been set then the hard work of producing the training material begins and regardless of the media used, try and ensure a professional and consistent look, which should be informative, eye catching and free from error. If your training course is on a topic that is subject to change then ensure that the training material is updated at regular intervals, which will help ensure its longevity.


To ensure that the brand reaches its target audience with product news updates, as well as promoting the brand's support of motorsport through its MotoGP and BTCC sponsorship.
Regular product coverage in target publications from the outset (average 200,000 readers per month). Successful take up from journalists invited to meet the client at race meetings and successful competitions run with magazines mean that the already renowned DeWalt reputation is being raised yet another notch in the UK.


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Watch emotional moment young cancer patient sings to dying woman on hospital ward
Singer songwriter Pete Felton, 26, is being treated for terminal cancer
Zoe Chamberlain
A young cancer patient brought a moment of joy to a dying woman on his ward.
Pete Felton, 26, is a singer-songwriter from Birmingham who is being treated at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for terminal cancer.
He became friendly with the family of Valerie Blackman and asked if he could come into her room and sing her a song.
Sadly, Valerie, 72 and from Bartley Green , has been given just days to live.
When Pete started singing Bob Marley's Don't Worry, it brought tears to the eyes of everyone around him.
"Pete is such an inspiration to everyone," said Valerie's son Jansch Greatrix.
"He has terminal cancer and he's just 26."
Singer songwriter Pete Felton sings to cancer patient Valerie Blackman at the QE Hospital (Image: Jansch Greatrix)
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Jansch added: "Pete lost half his left leg to cancer two years ago and he thought it had gone.
"But sadly it came back nine months ago and he doesn't know how long he has left now. He was in a room opposite my mum but now he's on the young person's ward.
"Over the past 10 days we've been in with mum, Pete and I have been chatting. The other night we sat outside chatting until 1am and he asked if Mum would like it if he came and sang her a song. I said she would love that."
So, Pete brought his guitar into Valerie's room on the cancer ward and sang one of the most uplifting songs ever recorded.
"He came into my mum's room and sang him this lovely rendition of Bob Marley's Don't Worry.
"Mum's always liked reggae so she loved it.
"My brother, aunt and her daughter and Pete's friend were all there and we were all in tears.
"It was a lovely moment."
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Since then, Jansch has posted the video online and it has been shared more than 90 times.
"It's touched a lot of people," said Jansch, a photographer and business development manager who now lives in Derby.
"He lost his hair the other day when he was having a shower, and we joked that he has the same hairstyle as me now.
"He's an wonderful young man. He lost his FitBit the other day and I said I'd get him another one but he just said it was the universe's way of saying he didn't need it.
"He's 26 and, when you think about what's happened to him, he's amazing.
"I wanted to share his video to give him a bit of recognition. He has a bucket list he is raising money for, just little things that make a difference."
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Sadly, Valerie developed breast cancer but she and her family were delighted when she went into remission four years ago.
When she complained of lumps last year, doctors initially thought it was a build up of fatty tissue. Tragically, it turned out that the cancer had spread to her bones and become terminal.
She was taken into the QE Hospital 10 days ago and the family were warned she may have just hours to live.
But, 10 days on, she's still fighting, buoyed along no doubt by the kindness of the nurses and people like Pete.
"The nurses have been fantastic," said Jansch.
"I'd never complain about the NHS, the staff have been brilliant. I don't know how they do their job day in, day out."
After Valerie was taken to hospital, the family discovered she'd written out a poem called P.S. God Sends His Love and left it at home for them to find after her death. Here's what it said:
Valerie Blackman's poem to her family (Image: Jansch Greatrix)
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"No-one wants to lose their mum but I can't be downbeat about it any more," said Jansch.
"She has a really good spirit. Reading her poem broke our hearts. She's been so strong throughout.
"It's very cruel what has happened to her, and to Pete too, but then life's not fair.
"I thought sharing the video with Pete, and Mum's poem would lift people's spirits and make them realise that life isn't so bad when you think about it."

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Review: Michael Brunnock – The Orchard
Words: Alice Goodwin
Article Published: May 24, 2012
The sparse entry into Michael Brunnock's "The Orchard" is like easing one's self into bed after a long day's work. Within moments, we find ourselves slipping comfortably under the duvet that is found in Brunnock's creation, encapsulated by the slow build-up of rich, warm harmonies, uplifting melodies, and beautiful folk instrumentation. Dedicated to his Grandfather, this album is a tribute to family and home, which is blatant from the word go for this Irish musician's latest thirteen track release.
The opening track, Circle, sets the scene for the entire album. Luscious harmonies lift the melody out of the average to make it something really special. The chance of mediocrity was a risk I think Brunnock had to take with an album such as this, in a world where every "Average Joe" who owns a guitar will have a stab at writing a few songs. However, with a masterful skill, Brunnock takes the idea of a singer/songwriter to another level, calling on voices such as Ari Hest, Glen Hansard and Moe Holmes, to name but a few, to elevate the right aspects of tracks, and take his ideas to the next level.
Man Overboard, is a definite single. You'd want to be a strong person to not be drawn in by the massively catchy melody and sentiment behind the song . Brunnock builds the song beautifully to the climax, where everything comes together, and we can do nothing but listen, and soak up the music, lyrics and passion behind the song.
The Orchard, although less overtly catchy than Man Overboard, the easy, rhythmic sway of this one is irresistible. The gentle lope of this track, combined with the atmospheric vibes at work, creates an ambience not to be beaten, lulling us into a beautiful little musical coma. Guest vocalist Glen Hansard adds to the beautiful track with his subtly unique tone, which does well not to overpower the balance at work, between melody, harmony and ambience, but only adds to the track with a light, more than palatable harmonic addition.
An aspect I adored throughout this album, and one which highlighted tracks such as Wine, Sensation and Down by the Araglan, was Brunnock's use of traditional instrumentation, and the man doesn't restrict himself to the Irish tradition. Throughout, we also hear hints of American country and Australian folk with the introduction of the didgeridoo in the wonderful, short track Wine, combined throughout the album with banjos, mandolins, and harmonium, to name just a few of the instruments included in the line-up for this release. Sensation, the penultimate track, begins the wind-down of this album with a very relaxed vibe, which charms and delights with its juxtaposition of Brunnock's clear Irish tone with Ari Hest's jazzy American twang. Polished off with an all-female chorus, Brunnock's voice sings us out with "carry me home, carry me home across the ocean", a valuable sentiment maintained throughout this album.
The final track, Down by the Araglan, is probably my favourite. You could easily compare this to visiting home and sitting down in front of a plate of your mother's home cooking, or the feeling of getting in after a trying day to pop on your favourite album and do nothing but listen. The strong traditional influences here are key, bringing to mind families, homes, childhoods, and all those aspects of lives I associate with traditional Irish song. Brunnock brings this album home by returning to his Irish roots, with this understated folk tune. Simple, sweet and easy, this track is the perfect end to "The Orchard".
For those wishing to enjoy an easy album, rich with harmony and sentiment, this is an album for you. There's no shortage of Irish character and charm to be found here, and combined with Brunnock's creative spark and ability to seamlessly mix traditions worldwide with our own, an album such as this has come to fruition, and it is an album that shall see me through many a dank Irish day to come.


Even though the weather is getting colder, Toyota is keeping things hot with newer and better cars every season, and the people have finally spoken. Both critics and consumers agree, Toyota owners can now rejoice! November has been a bonafide party for your favorite vehicle manufacturer, taking home the title of the most-fun, the most reliable, and the best-selling cars. If that wasn't enough, the brand new 2015 Toyota Camry has just been labeled the bestselling car in the country. In celebration of the long list of victories November has brought, let's take a moment to review some of the amazing vehicles Toyota has developed recently.
If driving is one of your favorite past times, you'll find no greater joy than taking the Toyota Scion FR-S Sports Car out for a joy ride. A recent study by Consumer Report shows that the Scion has joined the ranks of the Mazda Miata and Porsche Boxster on the list of cars that people can't wait to take out on the road. "Its low curb weight and optimal weight distribution give it super-agile handling and balance at its limit," and many other pleasant comments fill the report. The rear drive, 6-speed coup offers much more than just a great time, it's also extremely affordable at approximately $20,000.
When driving, consumers aren't always looking for fun and games. Often times they are more interested in the vehicle's reliability, and that's where the Scion xB makes itself known. Consumer Report commented that this Toyota masterpiece is one of only 4 cars that received perfect marks on the rigorous dependability test executed this year. No matter what hardship, danger, or unexpected weather, the Scion xB performed beyond expectation in every category.
The Camry is the chameleon of cars this year; not only does it come with a variety of optional features, but it can fit any situation. You can buy an economical version suited for the lone driver, or a high-power model that can cart around the whole family. There's even a 268 horsepower V6 model that has caught the attention of many car enthusiasts over the past few months. You'll even find a hybrid version that won't just save you money on gas, but will cost less than $30,000 to take home.
If you're not a Toyota owner yet, but want to join in on the celebration, contact your local New Jersey Toyota Dealers to find the car of your dreams! Join the crowd of people who have one more thing to be thankful for this autumn, without needing to cook another giant meal!
Who doesn't enjoy owning a new car? The excitement that accompanies sitting down in a brand new vehicle and taking it for that first drive is completely unique. It makes an everyday activity fresh and fun again, especially when you live in a busy state like New Jersey. While you may be ready to put down an initial payment for your next car, consider the following do's and do not's from the New Jersey car sales experts at 1800 Auto Land.
When you visit your local car dealership in New Jersey, you should have in mind a fairly decent idea of what type of vehicle you'd like to purchase. This will help expedite the process, as well as ensure you leave with the car you really want. By investigating popular automotive websites, you can compare and contrast the pros and cons of your preferred car and those like it before coming into the dealership.
Yes, you may be in the market for a new car, but you don't want to break the bank. Be sure to plan accordingly for whatever your monthly cost is going to be. Don't make your decision based off of initial price offers found on advertisements, either. Speak with your dealer so you know the exact dollar amount that will be expected from you each month.
Your credit rating is one of the most important factors when deciding which car you will be able to take off the lot. Consult with your credit company to get an accurate score and compare that number to what your dealership is expecting. Under most circumstances, 580 or higher will be enough to help secure your purchasing a vehicle. If you feel as if you may need assistance, be sure to communicate with your salesperson directly.
Owning a car is much more than simply paying the sticker price. Don't forget that you will also need to pay for gas, insurance, and potential maintenance fees down the road. The price of each will vary heavily depending on how frequently you plan on using the car, your own driving history, and many other factors. Consult with your insurance agency before deciding to make a purchase you think you can afford.
At 1800 Auto Land, we take pride in being the leading Car Dealer in NJ, and we maintain that title by keeping our customers happy. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, be sure to contact us today.
Life in the 21st century is constantly in the fast lane, meaning a vehicle of some kind is practically obligatory. If you've been searching for the perfect car before making your next purchase, the experts at 1800 Auto Land suggest that investing in a Toyota this year may be your best option. Below are a few of the many reasons as to why putting yourself inside a new or used Toyota is the best decision you could make when car hunting.
You may be a perfect driver, but the same can't be said for everyone on the road. Having a car that will protect you every time you start it up is a definite bonus. Toyota engineers and designers want their consumers to be safe, and in 2012 alone ten of their vehicles received the IIHS Top Safety Pick Award. With a long list of additional features included to protect you and your loved ones while driving, your mind will be put at ease every time you leave the house.
If there's one thing most people know about Toyotas it is their long lasting, powerful, and durable build. In fact, over eighty percent of Toyotas that were sold in the 90's are still being driven to this day! You'll also save a great deal of money due to the small number of repairs or part replacements a Toyota typically requires.
If you're a forward thinker, you may be wondering if how much money you'll get back when it's time to sell. You'll be pleased to know that Toyotas have a long history of topping the Kelley Blue Book resale value lists. The Lexus even claimed the Best Resale Value Award at the Los Angles Auto Show last year!
Safe, long lasting, and a fine investment for future return, each of these would be a great reason to purchase a Toyota on its own. Yet, when you go to the Route 22 Toyota shop in NJ you'll be sure to find a vehicle that promises all of this and more. Don't waste time fretting over whether your next car is going to be a lemon, buy a Toyota today and drive away happy.


Publishing company-turned-movie studio Kadokawa Pictures has been producing original anime since 1983's Harmagedon, and since then has churned out many of the genre's best-loved hits, from Record of Lodoss War to the recent feature film Summer Wars.
Chairman and CEO Tsuguhiko Kadokawa was visiting Singapore for the Animation Asia Conference, where Justin Sevakis interviewed him about the different anime markets, where he sees the future of the industry heading, as well as that most controversial of anime series, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
Justin: For anime, what do you consider to be the main differences between the overseas market - specifically the American market - and the domestic Japanese audience?
Kadokawa: Ultimately, I think the main difference is the platform where the content is actually viewed. You have different platforms -- macs, iPods. Also, in America, distribution is quite different - Walmart and other retailers have a lot more power. Those major players can deceive the sellers in terms of how much product gets sold. So sometimes it can feel like those retailers reap the benefits [of selling the content] and the content producers aren't left with much. This isn't a cultural thing, but it is a problem that seems to be a native part of the system in America. It happens in Japan too, so it isn't as if America is evil or anything. But since the Japanese market is smaller than the American one, the problem is even harder to deal with there. If you think it's a little different from how I'm putting it, let me know - I'd love to hear another perspective.
Justin: One thing we've noticed is that Japanese fans could always watch anime on TV, and if they liked it, they could buy it. But American fans have never been able to watch it first -- throughout the "bubble market" years" they had to buy it sight-unseen. Ultimately, some fans gave up, while others turned to fansubs, which are now better [video] quality than DVD. The fanbase is not shrinking, but there's currently no ability for companies to distribute contents in the way that anime fans need. The only way to monetize anime content in the United States currently is DVD sales, and DVD is over.
Kadokawa: That's a phenomenon we're struggling with too. That's actually one of the reasons I attended the conference actually - to figure out how to turn a profit again.
Justin: Kadokawa Pictures recently closed their US office. Was this a direct result of the decline in the anime market?
Kadokawa: Kadokawa Pictures USA was started to take advantage of two markets for us in the United States: DVDs and feature films. In addition to anime, we have the whole Daiei Film catalog. As you know, we also co-produced the American remake of "One Missed Call." Unfortunately both the DVD and the theatrical markets are extremely challenging right now. It's very tough to negotiate with "Big Box" retailers, and it's very tough to negotiate with Hollywood studios.
Justin: Part of your plan has been to kind of give acceptance to MAD videos and other kind of fan creations online, and I think fans have responded- they're grateful for the opportunity. Do you have any ideas for how the same thing could happen with fansubs? Is there a possibility for that kind of new thinking to work with outright piracy, or is that just for fan creations?
Kadokawa: If there is a way to monetize it, then I think the impact of piracy will become smaller. "Piracy," as it were, is always viewed as the opposite of "monetizing" something. If the producers and rights holders for anime content can become rich, that will probably change. If they are satisfied, the negative stereotypes that they cling to - a lot of people resent the change the internet has brought along, right? If that stigma can be changed - if the way such things like IR and MAD can be viewed positively - then changes can be made. Still, it's a problem between content holders on one side and piracy groups on the other.
Justin: What do you think of the Crunchyroll and Hulu-type business models?
Kadokawa: Crunchyroll is working pretty hard to persuade the licenseholders and stream content legally. However, convincing those people can be hard.
Justin: And there's no money yet, really.
Kadokawa: Yes, it's not profitable for them yet. Advertising revenue and premium [subscriber only] content might help profits, but just how much those things will help the problem in the "post-Web 2.0" era is yet to be seen. I think the internet is moving into a new "post-Web 2.0" age, where there is a lot of content online, but people haven't seriously considered how to make that model profitable yet.
What I worry about with Crunchyroll relates to how they construct [their business model]. If it is to be successful, people need to think about and account for the next step in the process. So I think companies like Hulu and Crunchyroll have to reach profitability - perhaps like pay TV. Or utilize advertising revenue like YouTube has. YouTube has expressed quite a bit of confience in this market, that they believe a profit can be made. They've had that confidence from the beginning, when [web video] was just getting started, so I think Google and YouTube have the power to become even bigger. In the case of YouTube, 10 percent of Google's profit comes from advertising, and I wouldn't be too surprised if that balloons to 20 percent. I've been told that this 10 percent doesn't come from the search engine; rather, it comes primarily from video advertising. So I think this form of monetization has a lot of potential in the future.
But going back to Crunchyroll, they need to figure out whether they want to pull operating capital from their user base or from advertisers. I think asking for advertising from the people who produce the content, like us, would be a mistake. For content producers, what we care about is how Crunchyroll uses that content. Regardless of whether the subscription model or the advertising model is profitable, if Crunchyroll can't bring in profit, they won't get content.
Justin: I would like to set this aside for now and talk about more fun things. Let's talk about The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. I have to say that this is one of the strangest marketing strategies I've ever seen.
Justin: It seems that a good deal of thought has been put into, uh, "teasing" the consumers.
Kadokawa: In the sense that it builds interest? Ah, yes. It's pretty effective!
Justin: So it was intentional?
Kadokawa: Yes, of course. All part of the strategy, which was a thorny issue. Japanese entertainment relies on a lot of single creators - auteurs, people like Hayao Miyazaki and the like. America is more based around group productions. For example, we have Summer Wars as a direct result of [Mamoru] Hosoda directing. He's not part of a team - he always works by himself.
Justin: So that kind of attitude comes from the director of Haruhi?
Kadokawa: I think the way the director paces his work is brand new. I think he was under a lot of pressure with his next work, since he had a lot to live up to. So he had to handle that piece very delicately. In America, I think they would have passed the project to someone else in such a case.
Justin: So I have to ask then: "endless eight", the eight episodes of the last season that were almost exactly the same.
Anyways, I think creators realize that people view a sequel with a lot of anticipation, which in turn makes the creators nervous. If a production is your own creation, your approach is different. For example, for Disney, it's a huge company, and I don't think there's room for an individual to stand out there. In the case of Haruhi, I think the creators took more ownership over it. The great thing about the series is that it can't be simply "passed on" to others. Haruhi Suzumiya offered "something else" to Japanese viewers, Asian viewers, and in turn, viewers around the world... though I admit, I can't really explain what that "something else" is! That's the greatest mystery behind Haruhi Suzumiya I think.
Justin: There's been so much "otaku only" anime lately, and it would be nice if there could be more high-quality productions like Haruhi that have the potential to cross over into the mainstream.
Kadokawa: Right now in Japan we call that phenomenon "subculture." These days, that "subculture" is integrating with the mainstream. I don't think that just applies to Japan either; it applies to the whole world. "Pop" artists like Takashi Murakami and Yoshitomo Nara are holding gallery showings in New York and selling their work at incredibly high prices.
Justin: I think there was an exhibition at the Met not too long ago, yes.
Kadokawa: I've heard that the pieces are selling for millions. And those are anime-themed works! Earlier, a fake copy appeared on Yahoo! somewhere. Even though the creators said that it wasn't their work, someone bought it for $400,000 dollars. On Yahoo! Auctions. For that subculture - which Murakami and Nara are a part of - to cross into the mainstream like that and be viewed with such prestige on the international stage is amazing. Japanese subculture - "otaku" anime - things like that are... how do I put this... they aren't beloved by everyone in the world, but they are appealing to a wide variety of people all over the world. Particular groups are embracing their work; it feels like their support has helped this happen.
Justin: So in other words, the line between niche content and mainstream content is becoming meaningless.
Kadokawa: Yes, the subculture is encroaching upon the mainstream. I think it's part of how culture will be defined in the 21st century. Ironically, I think the pirated versions [of content] on YouTube have helped foster that! When YouTube first entered Japan, JASRAC - the Japanese Society for the Rights of Authors, Composers, and Publishers [ed: JASRAC is similar to the American music publishers organization ASCAP] - asked them to remove certain things. The reality is that YouTube isn't promoting piracy; it's that JASRAC needs to get back into the mainstream ways of doing things. It's as if they're wasting an opportunity for promotion, and I think YouTube doesn't fall completely into the realm of piracy. JASRAC has come around since then.
Justin: It's so different from how it used to be - when I was younger and I was trying to make all my friends anime fans, I always used to give them Macross Plus and Miyazaki movies. It's strange to think that something like Haruhi on YouTube is what makes people fans now. It's a huge change.
Kadokawa: Agreed. This ties into what I was talking about [at the Animation Asia Conference] yesterday, I think. People like Miyazaki and Mamoru Hosoda have pioneered "family anime." Anime in general tends to have three genres: The first is family anime. The second is young adult anime, like Haruhi Suzumiya. There are many subgenres within this group, like the 19-25 year old range that's into Gundam, Macross and Haruhi Suzumiya. Then there's kids' anime, things like Pokemon. Those are the titles that adults feel like they've "moved beyond." I think Naruto might fit into that category too, but it might cross over into family anime as well. So I think the "young adult" category can hold a lot of intrigue. Considering the scope of a big event like this one, I'd like it to cover all three - family anime, young adult anime, and kids anime.
Justin: I think in America it's very difficult for anyone over the age of 12 to watch animated things. Everyone still thinks it's for kids, so it's a fight to get them to try [watching it].
Kadokawa: Yes, yes. I think he's respected for that. He reveres Miyazaki and people recognize that, and they respect his work.
Justin: Actually, Pixar has done more to open American minds to anime, I think, than any anime creator.
Kadokawa: The wall of the "12 years old and under" perception is being challenged by groups like Pixar. I think if you just focus on the "young adult" demographic, it's difficult to break that barrier.
Justin: Last question: I really want people to be able to see Summer Wars. Can you announce any US release plans yet?
Kadokawa: Summer Wars is held by MadHouse, so we need to consult with them.
Special thanks to Akira Sakai and Anna Teo of Dentsu Singapore for on-site interpretation and facilitating this interview, and to Florence Ang of Red Dawn PR. Translation by Evan Miller.


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Image: The Insight MMG algorithm at work (Photo courtesy of Lunit)
A radiology artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm provides the location of lesions suspicious of breast cancer and an abnormality score that reflects the AI's confidence level.
The Lunit (Seoul, South Korea) Insight MMG algorithm is intended to aid detection, localization, and characterization of suspicious areas for breast cancer on 4-view Full-Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) images. The location of breast cancer is generated in the form of heatmaps and/or contour maps. The AI abnormality score, derived without human interpretation, reflects the probability of the existence of breast cancer, and also provides an assessment of breast density.
Major benefits include improved detection accuracy, reducing false-positive recalls by 14% and false-negative recalls by 18%; Automatic triage of up to 60% of the cases based on AI abnormality scores; improved reading performance by general radiologists, to a level of breast specialists; early diagnosis of T1 and node-negative breast cancer with 91% and 87% accuracy, respectively; decision-making support in complicated, hard-to-conclude cases classified as BI-RADS 3 or 4; and improved diagnostic accuracy for dense and fatty breasts by up to 9% and 22%, respectively.
"With our AI solution, we hope to increase the efficiency and accuracy of mammography screening. We can assist radiologists diagnose diseases at an earlier stage, helping patients be treated at the right time," said Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit. "We strongly believe that sooner or later AI will become the new standard of care, and AI will be used everywhere as a must-use product. Not only will it be used as a tool to make the workflow more efficient, but it will ensure better diagnosis and healthier life for patients."
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Did Venus Williams accidentally reveal the sex of Serena's baby? Not quite
By Anna Swartz
It sure seemed like Venus Williams spilled the beans about the sex of sister Serena's baby this week. But it turns out she didn't, as her famous sister explained on Instagram Thursday — the tennis stars just default to calling the baby a "her."
Speaking to reporters after her second-round French Open win, Venus Williams answered a question about what Serena's baby would call her by joking, "She's going to call me 'favorite aunt,'" ESPN reported. The comment led many to think that Venus had accidentally revealed the sex of the baby.
But, as Serena explained in a note posted to Instagram on Thursday, the sex of her baby is still a suprise. She and her sisters have just been referring to the baby as a "she" out of habit. "I did not grow up with any brothers, only sisters and we all say 'she' more than 'he,'" Serena wrote.
The apparent slipup seemed like a repeat of Serena Williams' "accidental" pregnancy announcement from back in April — she posted a Snapchat with the caption "20 weeks," which many took as an announcement that she and her fiancé, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, were having a baby.
But she quickly deleted the Snapchat and later said she hadn't meant to post it. Her spokesperson released an official statement announcing Serena's pregnancy later that same day.
Serena Williams watches her sister Venus Williams' second round match at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Petr David Josek/AP
So the sex of the baby is still a surprise — for now. But no matter who the new family member grows up to be, with a mom like Serena Williams and an aunt like Venus, she or he will have plenty of strong female role models to look up to.


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O Memorial aos Judeus Mortos da Europa (), também conhecido por Memorial do Holocausto (alemão: Holocaust-Mahnmal), é um memorial em Berlim para vítimas judias do Holocausto, projetado pelo arquiteto Peter Eisenman e engenheiros do Buro Happold. Consiste de uma área de  metros quadrados (4,7 acres) coberta com 2.711 blocos de concreto ou estelas, parecendo com um campo ondulado de pedras. Os blocos são de 2,38m (7,8') de comprimento por 0,95m (3' 1,5") de largura e altura variada desde 0,2m até  4,8m (de 8" a 15'9"). De acordo com o texto do projeto de Eisenman, os blocos são desenhados para produzir uma intranqüilidade, um clima de confusão e a escultura toda ajuda a representar um sistema supostamente ordenado e que perdeu o contato com a razão humana. Uma cópia de 2005 de um panfleto turístico oficial inglês da Fundação para o Memorial, porém, afirma que o projeto representa uma aproximação radical ao conceito tradicional de um memorial, em parte porque Eisenman não usou nenhum simbolismo. Um anexo subterrâneo "Local de Informação" (em alemão: Ort der Information) guarda os nomes de todas as vítimas judias conhecidas do Holocausto, conseguidos através do museu israelense Yad Vashem.

A construção do memorial teve início em 1 de abril de 2003 e foi concluída em 15 de dezembro de 2004. Foi inaugurado em 10 de maio de 2005 e aberto ao público em 12 de maio do mesmo ano. Está localizado a uma quadra ao sul do Portão de Brandemburgo, perto da Potsdamer Platz, numa distância que pode ser vista do parlamento federal alemão. O custo da construção foi aproximadamente de €25 milhões.

Ligações externas

  Online Memorial: A Journey into Ashes and Hell
  Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe at Archiplanet
  Home page of the project
  Holocaust Memorial Panorama
  USHMM - Enciclopédia do Holocausto

Monumentos de Berlim
Holocausto
Memoriais da Segunda Guerra Mundial

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Le réservoir Allegheny (en ) est un lac de barrage américain dans les comtés de Warren et McKean, en Pennsylvanie, et le comté de Cattaraugus, dans l'État de New York. Formé par le barrage Kinzua à une altitude de , il est partiellement protégé dans la forêt nationale d'Allegheny.

Liens externes

Lac de barrage aux États-Unis
Lac en Pennsylvanie
Lac dans l'État de New York
Système hydrologique de l'Allegheny
Comté de Warren (Pennsylvanie)
Comté de McKean
Comté de Cattaraugus
Forêt nationale d'Allegheny


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Sunderland College celebrates long-serving staff
May 30, 2018 | Archive
The valuable contribution of long-serving staff members at a college was recognised with a prestigious celebration event.
Sunderland College hosted a special awards evening at its City Campus to celebrate the contributions of 14 staff members who had achieved 20, 30 or 40 years' service with the College.
The evening event held at the College's City Bistro restaurant comprised a three-course meal served by catering and hospitality students and entertainment by music students.
Photography students also took photos throughout the event. Staff were presented with a personalised glass award. This was in addition to a monetary gift card that staff received on the anniversary of their long service.
Naomi Robson, Director of People and Organisational Development at Sunderland College, said: "We value our staff and believe that employee recognition and reward are vital. We organised this event as it's important for our long-serving staff to be individually recognised for the work they do and their contribution to the success of the College.
"It also ensures they are seen as valued members to the wider-college and it increases overall staff motivation and morale."
"This is the first staff celebration event that we have held and we intend for it to become an integral part of our culture."
The event was attended by the Chair of Governors and senior management of the College. Principal and Chief Executive of Sunderland College, Ellen Thinnesen, thanked the staff for their contribution and presented them with their award.
Lisa McRavey, a Purchasing Assistant with 20 years' service at Sunderland College, said: "It was a fantastic evening!
"To be recognised and appreciated for my long service to the College, and to feel inclusive with all who attended, has made this awards ceremony a very memorable experience.
"The event was professional and highly organised and credit to all staff and students involved."
Tracey Seed, a Welfare Services Officer who has 20 years' service at Sunderland College, said: "When I met with the Principal in December for my long-service award, she shared her plans for a celebration evening with me, as she felt that the College needed to do something more to show long standing staff that their contribution to the business is appreciated and valued. She was true to her word and the whole event was outstanding."
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When you're in Canada, one of the best things you certainly wouldn't want to miss out on is their vast quantities of arcade games in store for players. Though you can certainly play arcade games online, the refreshing, lively and vibrant feeling brought by playing at a brick and mortar establishment is certainly unsurpassable in certain points. This is further reinforced by the fact that you can enjoy while boasting your skills as a player, with towering amount of choices for games that spans up to 300.
Blitz Arcade knows of many arcade establishments in Canada and one of their biggest contains over 300 selection you can choose from. The number is undeniably overwhelming and this is even doubled with the amount of players that they can accommodate. If you're still not familiar of their games, you'll feel twice the difficulty in choosing what games to play which is why it is always suggested to search for the most popular games they have beforehand. Combing through their rich selection, this list will tackle the most popular Canadian arcade games today.
Whether you're looking for a game for your child to play or even if you're the one looking for a lively game, then you'll undeniably be thrilled to play the Flying Tickets game. At one glimpse, you'll certainly feel that it is something you're already aware of - Angry Birds. This Flying tickets is undeniably the spitting image of Angry Birds but in this setup, you'll earn hundreds to a thousand of tickets once you reach necessary target points laid down by the system itself.
Just by the number itself, you probably may have guessed already what game this super 21 refers to - yes, it's casino blackjack . You can enjoy blackjack and earn tickets corresponding to how close you are to the number 21 and of course, if you miraculously achieve a 21 with only two cards in your hand, then you'll be rewarded with the progressive jackpot prepared by the game. You'll be able to enjoy the sweet experience of gambling all in a lively setup and environment.
Simply drop the high-energy ball and you will have the chance to garner stunning amounts of prizes at the end of the game. This monster drop's goal is for the player to successfully and artfully drop the ball at the hole labeled as the jackpot hole. By doing so, the player will receive the maximum amount of tickets programmed for the arcade game. Still, even if you're not lucky or skillful enough to take the ball and drop it to the jackpot hole, there are plenty of holes in the game that will still provide you with some sort of rewards that guarantees you won't come out empty-handed.
Test your luck in a wheel and fortune and have a chance to gain thousands of thickets in one fell swoop. This arcade game will surely give you a lucrative chance to land on big prizes with a single swing of its roulette. You can spin the wheel however you want and each number on its body corresponds to certain prizes. The amount of bonus or the maximum prize is display as well, which means that you'll be more than motivated to play, knowing that the price is already in front of you.
Another game that will test your luck is this big machine with a spinning wheel at its inside. The game is simple - you just have to pull the lever and spin the wheel and wherever you land, it will give you the corresponding number of tickets for it. In the event that you get a perfect fit, you will receive a bonus of a thousand tickets that will undoubtedly put you on a high-bar to play more.
As mentioned above, you can also play arcade games through the internet. However, if you want to do so with the reward at the end, it is only logical for you to find it on the vast quantities of web-based waging establishments today. The number of arcade games in the internet are truly more overwhelming than what brick and mortar establishments can offer and if you want to carefully pick what to play, it is only fair for you to find unbiased canadian reviews. This kind of reviews will surely help you learn more of what games to choose out of tens of thousands of games online.


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{
    class Node;
    class Scene;
    class ConstraintDistance2D;
    class ConstraintFriction2D;
    class ConstraintGear2D;
    class ConstraintMotor2D;
    class ConstraintMouse2D;
    class ConstraintPrismatic2D;
    class ConstraintPulley2D;
    class ConstraintRevolute2D;
    class ConstraintRope2D;
    class ConstraintWeld2D;
    class ConstraintWheel2D;
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/// Physics2D constraints sample.
/// This sample is designed to help understanding and chosing the right constraint.
/// This sample demonstrates:
///     - Creating physics constraints
///     - Creating Edge and Polygon Shapes from vertices
///     - Displaying physics debug geometry and constraints' joints
///     - Using SetOrderInLayer to alter the way sprites are drawn in relation to each other
///     - Using Text3D to display some text affected by zoom
///     - Setting the background color for the scene
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{
    URHO3D_OBJECT(Urho2DConstraints, Sample);

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    /// Setup after engine initialization and before running the main loop.
    void Start() override;

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        "    <replace sel=\"/element/element[./attribute[@name='Name' and @value='Button0']]/element[./attribute[@name='Name' and @value='Label']]/attribute[@name='Text']/@value\">Zoom In</replace>"
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    /// Subscribe to application-wide logic update events.
    void SubscribeToEvents();
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A common aim for many indie game developers is a provide a modern gaming experience that evokes a sense of nostalgia for the retro games of yesteryear. Unfortunately, many of these same developers make the mistake of imitating already existent games so closely that the only thing setting their game apart from their influences is updated graphics. Enter FullBlast.
A vertical Shoot'em up, FullBlast's biggest faults are in it's unoriginality and repetitiveness. Like most games in it's genre, FullBlast puts you in control of the seemingly sole defender of humanity as you fight off an alien invasion. Despite developer UFO Crash Games advertising a story-based campaign, FullBlast really only features 12 standalone missions that are loosely connected by brief, pointless dialogue chatter between nameless characters occurring before and after each level's commencement. Meanwhile, playing throughout each level is the most obnoxious heavy metal soundtrack I've ever heard. If you can play this game with the music unmuted, then kudos to you, because it seriously gave me a severe migraine after only a few minutes of listening. .
The gameplay is fine for what it is. However, something I'm always harping on indie games for is their lack of gameplay hook. And FullBlast is no exception. This is something I just don't understand, if your only selling point is to draw on a player's nostalgia, then you've already lost me. What I want from retro-style indie games is something innovative and creative, so I can point at it and say "This is why this game is different." But, atlas, FullBlast has nothing of the sort.
There are some positives to found in FullBlast; the graphics are actually quite nice, with the scrolling background featuring a surprising of amount detail. And like I mentioned before, the gameplay is adequate, and there is even a decent level of variety in enemies designs.
At the end of the day, FullBlast might give you a few hours of enjoyable, by-the-number Shoot'em gameplay. But the experience won't be one you'll look back at fondly, yearn to relive, tell your friends about, or likely even remember in a few months time. About the only thing of substance you'll come away with is a ridiculously easy to earn Platinum Trophy – unless you're playing on the Nintendo Switch, of course, then I have nothing for you.


This weighty wool style is hand-knitted from alpaca wool which is super soft and itch-free. It is cut for a loose fit, has sculptural balloon sleeves and pulls in with exaggerated ribbing at the cuffs. We like it layered over a slip dress or styled with skinny jeans.


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Denton is a town in Tameside, Greater Manchester, England, five miles (8 km) east of Manchester city centre. Historically part of Lancashire, it had a population of 36,591 at the 2011 Census.

History

Toponymy
Denton probably derives its name from Dane-town, an etymology supported by other place names in the area such as Danehead-bank and Daneditch-bourne. The word 'Dane' is itself derived from Anglo-Saxon denu, dene, daenland, meaning a valley. So literally Denton means valley town.

Prehistory
A Byzantine coin was discovered in Danesheadbank, dating from the sixth or seventh century, as part of the Denton coin hoard. The early medieval linear earthwork Nico Ditch passes through Denton; it was probably used as an administrative boundary and dates from the 8th or 9th centuries. A 300 m stretch is still visible on Denton golf course, about 4 m wide and 1.5 m deep.

Middle Ages
In the early 13th century it lay within the Manor of Withington, a feudal estate which also encompassed the townships of Withington, Didsbury, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Moss Side, Rusholme, Burnage and Haughton, ruled by the Hathersage, Longford, Mosley and Tatton families.

Hat industry
Felt hatting was recorded in Denton as early as 1702 and Denton gained supremacy in the hatting industry towards the end of the 19th century. The increasing importance of Denton and Haughton as centres of felt hat production is demonstrated by the increase of manufacturers in the area: in 1800 there were 4 hatting firms in Denton and Haughton, but by 1825 there were 25 manufacturers, making it the third largest hat making centre in the north west. By 1840, 24,000 felt hats were produced in Denton a week. The prosperity of the hatting industry is reflected in the growth of the town from 2,501 in 1801 to 6,759 in 1841.

During the 1840s, the felt hat industry went into depression; the recession affected Denton, with wages in the area falling by 35% and only 12 hat manufacturers remaining in Denton. The depression was partially due to changes in fashion away from felt towards silk hats. The revitalisation of the felt hat industry came in the 1850s, once again on a whim of fashion but also the increased use of machinery led to reduced production costs. The resurgence was demonstrated by the doubling of the number of hat manufacturers in the town between 1861 and 1872. At its peak in the Edwardian period, Denton's felt hat industry was the largest felt hat manufacturing centre in Britain. There were 36 firms directly involved in the felt hat making industry. In 1907 the majority of the 16,428,000 felt hats made in England (worth £2,068,000) were made in Denton and Stockport. In 1921, the working population of Denton was 9,653 with about 41% of those people in occupations related to the hatting industry. The last hat factory in Denton closed in 1980.

Although the felt hat industry in Denton and Haughton was prosperous and an integral part of the town, working conditions in the factories were not risk free. One of the problems workers faced was mercury poisoning; mercury was used to separate the fur from the rabbit hide and workers were in regular contact with fur impregnated with mercury or exposed to mercury vapour. Inadequate ventilation in some parts of the hat making process led to other sorts of dangers; solvents were also used and on 14 January 1901 there was an explosion at the factory of Joseph Wilson & Sons in Denton, killing 13 people and injuring many more. The explosion was of vapour from methylated spirits used in the dying process.

Throughout the 19th century and well into the 20th century, a wide range of hats was manufactured to suit all tastes and purses. The names used by the competing manufacturers to describe their products was bewildering and some of these were; felt hats, silk hats, fur hats, wear fur hats, soft hats, stiff hats, velour hats, wool hats, straw hats and, of course, the ubiquitous cloth cap. In the 1930s the 'Attaboy' trilby hat was introduced by the Denton Hat Company. This brand quickly became famous and it was in production for many years. Ladies' hats were not forgotten either and at least one works specialised in making these and the hat master's wife designed them at home. Hats were made for home consumption and for export. The well-known slogan "If you want to get ahead, get a hat" arose in Denton and, needless to say, anyone attending for a job interview not wearing a hat was quickly shown the door. Similarly, until the early 20th century, anyone entering a Denton shop without a hat would receive much cursing. The term, "mad as a hatter" also arose in Denton because the mercury used in the felting process led to mercury poisoning.

In 2003, the prominent Wilson's Hat Factory on Wilton Street, together with the adjacent mill-workers' houses, other factories, Wilton Street Chapel and Mainstream Studios was demolished to make way for a new retail shopping park 'Crown Point North'.

Coal mining

Denton is on the Lancashire coalfield and once had a number of collieries. These included the Ellis Colliery (which became Denton Colliery), Top Pit, Hard Mine Pit and, further south and near to the River Tame, Hulmes Pit. Much of the coal that they produced was consumed by local industry, there being an abundance of steam powered mills in the area.

Denton Colliery was the largest of these mines and eventually absorbed the other local pits, often using their shafts for ventilation or, in the case of Hulmes Pit, as a pumping station to drain water from the main workings. Denton Colliery was connected to the London & North Western Railway's line from Guide Bridge to Stockport by a standard gauge tramway. The tramway was worked by steam power, rather than horses, as evidenced by a photograph held in the Tameside Local History Library archives.

In 1926, miners at Denton Colliery joined the national strike against reduced wages and longer working hours. This dispute led to the General Strike (3–12 May 1926). When the General Strike was called off, coal miners stayed out for several more months.

As the strike started to crumble, miners at Denton Colliery remained steadfast, not returning to work until 5 November 1926, some 6 weeks and one day after their colleagues at the nearby Ashton Moss Colliery, the only other significant colliery left in Tameside at that time. They returned to face longer working hours and their pre-strike rates of pay.

Unfortunately, months without maintenance during the strike had taken their toll on many coal mines. Denton Colliery had flooded to the extent that it was no longer workable and the Denton Colliery Co. went into voluntary liquidation in 1929. The headstock was demolished in 1932 and the shaft was finally filled and capped in 1974.

Some traces of Denton Colliery can still be found. The colliery offices on Stockport Road still stand and are now the showroom of a company of monumental stonemasons. Behind the office building is a small section of wall from the colliery. On the opposite side of the road and slightly nearer to Crown Point is the building that once housed the local mines rescue station, now two private houses. Two miner's cottages, much altered and now converted into one house, stand near the junction of Stockport Road and Cemetery Road. The foundations of Hulmes Pit were excavated in the early 1970s and can still be seen. Parts of the track bed of the tramway to Denton Colliery can still be traced, both on modern maps and on the ground, as can traces of a canal, known as the Beat Bank Branch, intended to link local collieries to the Stockport branch of the Ashton Canal at Reddish, which was partially built and then abandoned.

Oldham Batteries

After hatting, the most important industry in Denton was the manufacture of lead-acid batteries by Oldham Batteries (Oldham & Son Ltd). In 1865, Joseph Oldham established a millwright general engineering shop and by 1887 this company was manufacturing machinery for the hat-making industry. Another important industry in the area was coal mining and shortly after 1887 the company began making machinery and equipment for this industry, which included miners' portable lamps. Up to this time, miners had always used the safety lamp devised in 1815 by Sir Humphry Davy (1778–1829) but this new battery-powered Davy lamp eventually replaced the traditional safety lamp.

In 1920, the manufacture of automotive batteries for commercial vehicles, cars and motorcycles commenced and over the years this business expanded into the manufacture of traction batteries, which also included submarine batteries.

Nonetheless, the company never converted exclusively to the manufacture of batteries and they still continued to make machinery for the hatting industry, general engineering equipment, portable lamps and lighting systems as well as helmet-lamps and other related equipment for the mining industry. It also produced attachments for the mechanical handling industry.

Oldham Batteries became a major Denton employer with over 1,000 employees, but by the beginning of 2002 the decision to close the factory had been made. The factory, which used to be off Lime Grove, Denton, is no longer there. It has been demolished, and a planning application for a further housing and a Wellness centre agreed, the latter of which was completed and opened in early 2020.  The housing is still currently (as of 2022) being built.  Both of these projects required considerable clean up of the ground, given the previous use and the associated lead and other chemical contamination.

Governance

Civic history and councillors
Denton was originally one of the townships of the ancient parish of Manchester in the Salford Hundred of Lancashire. In 1866 it became a civil parish in its own right. The parish was expanded in 1894 by the inclusion of the Haughton township, the former area of which now covers the eastern part of the town. The name of Haughton survives as local place names at Haughton Green and Haughton Dale, both in south Denton. Clues to the former township do still exist at Haughton Street, Haughton Hall Road, the Parish Church of St. Anne, Haughton, and etched onto an ancient boundary marker on Broomstair Bridge on the A57 Hyde Road – (CHESHIRE Township of Hyde | Township of Haughton LANCASHIRE). Also in 1894 the enlarged parish became Denton Urban District in the administrative county of Lancashire.

In 1974 Denton's Urban District status was abolished and its assets and area were transferred to form part of the new Metropolitan Borough of Tameside in the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester.

Since 1974, Denton has consisted of three council wards on Tameside Council; Denton North East, Denton South and Denton West, each returning three councillors. The new wards took the same format as the original six Denton UDC wards (which were East, North, South-east, South, South-west and West). There have been minor ward boundary changes in 1982 and 2004. Denton West is the most Conservative-inclined of the three wards, and from 1975 to 1991 had Conservative Party representation. No Conservative councillor has been elected since 1987 in the town, although the party came within 13 votes of re-gaining the Denton West seat in 2008 on the back of government unpopularity over the abolition of the 10p tax rate and the proposals for a congestion charge in Greater Manchester with the proposed outer charging zone cutting the ward in two.

After the most recent local elections held in May 2022, the nine councillors for the town are:

Since 1998 there has been a degree of devolution, with District Assemblies established in the Tameside townships and consisting of the councillors and an advisory group. Assembly meetings are open to the public. Each Assembly has a town manager and devolved staff and budgets to deal with local services such as grounds maintenance, road repairs, parks, Britain in Bloom, community events, youth services, crime and disorder and town centre regeneration. The Denton and Audenshaw District Assembly controls an annual budget in excess of £1.5m. The old council chamber in Denton Town Hall was refurbished to provide a permanent home and meeting place for the Denton and Audenshaw District Assembly as the town's millennium project in 2000.

Since its formation the District Assembly Chairs have been: Andrew Gwynne (1998–2001); Mike Craven (2001–2004); Allison Gwynne (2004–2005); Margaret Downs (2005–present).

Twinning

On 5 December 1992, Denton became a twin-town to Montigny le Bretonneux, near Paris, France. On one side of the town hall, there is a 'French road sign' which was a gift from the Municipal Authority in Montigny and states how far it is to Montigny le Bretonneux from Denton. There is a similar 'English road sign' outside Montigny's Town Hall pointing to Denton. Denton celebrated 20 years of twinning in September 2012.

For ten years the French sign on Denton Town Hall pointed north, implying that Denton's French twin-town is located in the sea somewhere to the west of Orkney. However, Tameside MBC installed a 'mock' French road sign, pointing left (i.e. south) in February 2007.

Since September 2012, Denton has been twinned with Kierspe in north west Germany, near Cologne, which in itself has been twinned with Montigny for 25 years.

There is a similar road sign to Kierspe displayed on the wall of the town hall building that points in a southerly direction, indicating that you may find it close to Le Mans in France, rather than Germany where Kierspe is currently located.

The town twinning is run independently of the local authority and is run by volunteers who sit on the Denton Town Twinning Association. The group fundraise and rely on generous donations to continue cultivating educational, cultural, and commercial links between Denton and its twin towns.

Parliamentary representation
The area of the former Denton urban district initially formed part of the Gorton Parliamentary Division of South East Lancashire from 1885 to 1918; it then became part of the Lancashire, Mossley Parliamentary Division from boundary changes effective in that year's election until 1950. From 1950 to 1955 the town was contained within the short-lived Droylsden constituency. From 1955 to 1983 Denton was re-grouped with Gorton to form the Manchester, Gorton constituency. Since the 1983 boundary changes, Denton has formed part of the Denton and Reddish parliamentary constituency. Andrew Gwynne is Denton's current Member of Parliament. He was elected in 2005 to represent the Denton and Reddish seat, after long-serving MP Andrew Bennett retired.

Members of Parliament representing Denton since 1885:

Landmarks

There is one main war memorial, or cenotaph, in Denton, located in Victoria Park. This memorial commemorates people from Denton and Haughton who served in two world wars. The names on the war memorial were collected from their relatives who wrote to the council with details of their loved ones who served in either war. The war memorial was unveiled on 23 July 1921. Figures from the Denton section of the Tameside council website, state that 3,500 Denton men served in the Great War (1914–1918), of that number, 369 people were killed.

The oldest church in Denton is St. Lawrence's. It is almost 500 years old, originally built in 1531. It is a listed Grade II* building. The church is also known locally as "Th'owd Peg" (the old peg) due to the fact, as a timber-framed building, it was constructed with wooden pegs rather than nails. It is more commonly known as the black and white church, because of its appearance. A local myth is also said to have a pirate buried within its grounds because of a grave stone marked with a skull and crossbones at its front door. In a more thorough investigation and article printed by Denton Local History Society (1995), it was found that the gravestone was actually a masonic gravestone belonging to a deceased Soldier named Samuel Bromley from the Royal Artillery.

The magnificent Victorian St Anne's Church, Haughton, is a Grade I listed building, and is built in the Gothic Revival style.

Transport

The town is served by Denton railway station on the Stockport-Stalybridge Line. There is only a threadbare service, with only two passenger trains a week on Saturday mornings; these are known as Parliamentary trains. The line is used regularly by goods and charter trains.

The area's bus services are provided by Stagecoach Manchester, with links to Hattersley, Manchester city centre, Gee Cross, Stockport, Haughton Green and Ashton-under-Lyne. Local routes include:
 201: between Hattersley and Manchester city centre, via Hyde, Denton and Gorton
 202: between Gee Cross and Manchester city centre, via Hyde, Haughton Green, Denton and Gorton
 322: between Haughton Green and Stockport, via Denton, Brinnington and Portwood
 324: between Stockport and Haughton Green, via Portwood, Brinnington and Denton
 327: between Denton and Stockport, via Brinnington and Portwood
 335: between Ashton-under-Lyne and Denton, via Dukinfield
 345: between Ashton-under-Lyne and Denton, via Dukinfield and Audenshaw
 347: between Ashton-under-Lyne and Haughton Green, via Guide Bridge, Audenshaw and Denton.

The M67 Denton Relief Road motorway was constructed between 1978 and 1981, running east to west through Denton; originally, this was planned to be part of a motorway running from central Manchester to Sheffield.  At Denton Island, the M67 (J1) connects with the M60 Manchester Ring Road (J24).

Education

Primary schools
Corrie Primary and Nursery School
Denton West End Primary School
Greswell Primary School
Linden Road Primary School
Manor Green Primary and Nursery School
Russell Scott Primary School
St Anne's Primary School
St John Fisher RC Primary School
St Mary's RC Primary School

Secondary schools
Denton Community college (formerly Egerton Park Arts College and Two Trees Sports College)
St Thomas More RC College

Sport

Cricket

Denton is home to three semi-professional cricket clubs, all of which play in the Greater Manchester Cricket League.

Denton CC play at Egerton Street. They were league champions in 1994 and 1995 and runners up in 1998; their previous professionals include West Indies players Malcolm Marshall and Kenneth Benjamin.

Denton West CC, known as Reddish & Gorton CC until 1947, play at Windsor Park in the Dane Bank area of Denton. Denton West had a long history of Sri Lankan professionals including the first, Test Player Tony Opatha, in 1976. They were league champions in 1996, 1997, 2002, 2003, 2009, 2010 and 2013, and Walkden Cup winners in 1975, 1998, 2009, 2012 and 2014.

Denton St Lawrence CC play at Sycamore Park and their 2005 professional was West Indian Ryan Nurse. In July 2005, they won the Walkden Cup for the first time in 30 years defeating Flowery Field Cricket Club.

Football

Denton Town FC currently play in the Cheshire Football League Division One, after winning the Division Two championship in 2011. The club was formed in 1920 as Bradford Parish and was a force in local non-league football for many years before relocating with a change of name in the mid-1990s; their ground is now on the Whittles Park Estate in south-east Denton.

Notable people

Notable people who come from Denton include:

Jimmy Armfield OBE, England footballer. Freeman of the Borough of Blackpool, he was born in Denton. Although he spent most of his life in Blackpool, he was honoured by Tameside Council in July 2009 and was presented with a lifetime achievement award by Denton and Audenshaw District Assembly.
Thomas Bowler (17 September 1826 – 15 September 1893) and his uncle William (25 January 1808 – 1878) were hatters. They were born in Denton and moved to Southwark in London around 1840–1, where they became involved in the development of the hat which bears their name.
Mick Hucknall, who became the lead singer of Simply Red lived in Denton and attended Audenshaw School.
Sir Geoff Hurst: the West Ham United and England 1966 World Cup footballer lived in Denton until he was 8 years old. His grandfather lived on Cemetery Road until his death.
Zach Clough (b. 1995): Professional footballer currently playing for Adelaide United. Who has previously played for Bolton Wanderers, Nottingham Forest and Wigan Athletic among others. He was born in and raised in Denton.
Paul Lake, from Haughton Green, attended St. Thomas More Roman Catholic College and played for Manchester City until his career was cut short with a knee injury.
Alan "Reni" Wren, who lived in Denton and attended Egerton Park Arts College, is the drummer for The Stone Roses.
Col Needham, creator of the Internet Movie Database (IMDB) lived in Denton.
Jean Stubbs, born in Denton. Accredited British author of 17 books.
 Colin Haughton, is an English badminton singles player from Denton who held the No. 1 position in the national rankings and reached as high as 19th in the world rankings

See also

Listed buildings in Denton, Greater Manchester

References

External links

Tameside Council website – Section about Denton
Virtual Tameside site – Information about St. Lawrence's Church
dentonlocalhistorysociety.co.uk – Official Webpage of the Denton Local History Society
Denton Manchester – Resources on Denton

Towns in Greater Manchester
Unparished areas in Greater Manchester
Geography of Tameside
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I fell in love with Jane Austen's novels when I was fourteen. I read Pride and Prejudice, then watched the 2005 film (still my favorite film to this day), and then saw the 1995 mini-series. (I wrote about it all here.) Since then I've read all of her novels at least once, most of them several times, and seen countless film adaptations. I'm not a purist or the sort of fan who has Regency clothes in her closet (though I would probably dress up in them at least once in my life, given the chance :), but I love the stories and the characters and the humor, and I consider Jane Austen to be one of my favorite authors.
I read Austenland a couple of years after I became an Austen fan. I reread it in 2011 and really enjoyed it much more the second time around. I read Shannon Hale's blog, and when she first posted about Austenland becoming a film, I was really excited. My excitement only grew with all of the behind-the-scenes peeks that came later. But unfortunately the film was in limited release and the closest theater to me was about three hours away, so I didn't get to see it in theaters.
I usually don't buy new release movies that I haven't seen in theaters. They're just so expensive, and I don't want to take the chance of spending $20 on a movie that I might not like. But with Austenland, I really, really wanted to see it and didn't want to wait until I could get it through Netflix. So I bought it, wondering whether I would regret it or not.
I honestly think I had a goofy grin on my face the entire time I was watching this film, from the first few moments (Keri Russell as a teenage Jane, wearing braces and drinking from a teacup) to the swoon-worthy ending. Seriously, it was just so much fun. I didn't want to pause it for any reason, and I could hardly bring myself to knit during it because I didn't want to look away. And as soon as it was over, I wanted to immediately watch it again. It was late, so I didn't, but I'll admit that I'm planning on watching Austenland at least two more times this week (and because of Valentine's Day, I will feel no shame in consoling myself with homemade chocolate chip cookies and repeated viewings of this movie :).
It wasn't the most faithful book-to-film adaptation, but that didn't really bother me. The important things are still there, as is the general spirit of the book. Plus, Shannon Hale (the author) also co-wrote the screenplay and was an associate producer, so I feel like if she was okay with the changes, I can't really fuss about them too much.
The cast was really awesome. Keri Russell is such a sweet, long-suffering Jane. Even though she comes across as a bit wishy-washy at times (between the two guys she likes), she is so likable. I felt so bad for her when she was treated as inferior to the other guests because she had bought the least expensive trip package! The only thing that bugged me was that she spent her life savings on the trip to Austenland, instead of it being left to her by a great-aunt who hopes it will get the Austen obsession out of Jane's system (that's how it happened in the book). That made Jane seem a little too frivolous. Jennifer Coolidge was hilarious as Elizabeth Charming, a wealthy fellow guest who frequently shouts "Tally ho!" in an awful fake British accent, doesn't even know what Pride and Prejudice is, and who is mostly there for the attractive men. :) While she is the source of a lot of the crass humor in the film, I loved the more subtle parts. Like when she's embroidering and stitches her glove to her work, or when they're decorating hats and (I believe) the other girls are using needle and thread, but she's using a hot glue gun to attach feathers and such. :) The other guest, Lady Amelia, is played by Georgia King. Here, she is hilariously different from the other very mild roles I'd seen her in so far: in the Jane Eyre mini-series and Little Dorrit.
As for the male characters...I don't want to spoil anything. But I knew the ending and thought I would be predisposed to dislike the guy who ends up being a jerk (and let me say, he appears to be even more of a scumbag in the movie than he was in the book!), but I sort of fell for his charms just like Jane did. So I can't blame her. :) Both of the male leads are really handsome: the chauffeur/gardener/stable man/servant in general, Martin, and the Mr. Darcy type, Mr. Henry Nobley. But goodness...JJ Feild! Be still my heart! :) He has the most wonderful voice, and he did an amazing job of pulling off the seemingly arrogant and reserved, but still kind and respectful type. Now I really need to watch Northanger Abbey again (in which he plays another charming Henry: Mr. Tilney).
Austenland is so over-the-top and while it spoofs Jane Austen and the Regency era, it does so in such a loving way. You get the feeling that all of the people involved were having so much fun with it. There are beautiful settings and costumes that look familiar from other period dramas. (And with good reason. The house where it was filmed has been in quite a few period drama films and mini-series, and I think JJ Feild actually wears some of the clothes that Colin Firth wore in the 1995 Pride and Prejudice.) But it's a bit brighter and cheesier and more modern, and not quite accurate, because of course the whole story is about modern people pretending to be in the Regency era.
You know how some lesser-known (should I call them independent?) movies tend to have a certain look and feel? It's hard to explain, but there's a charm about them. They're not glossy or perfect, but they feel so homey and bright and quirky. Penelope is a good example, and that's also true of this movie. I love that.
I'm not saying that this movie is going to be every Austen fan's cup of tea (if you'll pardon the pun :). It's not a gentle, authentic Regency film. It's cheesy and silly and awkward, but it's just ridiculously fun! I would have preferred for some of the humor to be wittier, but I can't deny that I laughed a lot during this movie. And for me, personally, it hit (almost) all of the right notes and became an instant favorite.
My only qualm with the film is that there are suggestive comments scattered throughout. It's rated PG-13, for "some suggestive content and innuendo." There are only two, maybe three at the most, swear words in the movie, but there are quite a few crass lines. Honestly, I think some of them went over my head (ha, I can be pretty naïve for a nearly twenty-three year old :), but there was still too many for my taste. Obviously it wasn't enough to overshadow my affection for the film, but the movie would have been pretty much perfect without the coarse innuendo.
So yeah, I loved Austenland so much more than I expected to. If you're an Austen fan, I recommend at least checking it out...you might be pleasantly surprised. :) It really is a hilarious romantic comedy that doesn't take itself too seriously, as well as a sweet tribute to those of us who dream of our own Mr. Darcy or Mr. Knightley, or whoever your favorite Austen hero is. I can't wait to watch it again.
Have you seen Austenland, or are you looking forward to seeing it? What did you think?
It is fun. :) And the colors of the sets and costumes are gorgeous! Hope you enjoy it!
I've been wanting to see this for a long time! I'm a big fan of Shannon Hale (although I haven't read Austenland yet) and I love Jane Austen...so this just seems like a movie I would love. After reading this post, I now want to watch it even more!
He does have a lovely voice, doesn't he? I'd have to add Matthew Macfadyen to that list, too. Goodness, I could listen to him read a phone book. :) Hope you enjoy the movie when you see it!
Wow, I've never heard of the book or movie. I am interested now, thanks for sharing!
Happy Valentine's Day to you, too, Kristin! Hope it's a sweet day! Us single girls have to stick together.
And now I want to see it! I'm really not a huge Regency fan, but for some reason I always end up watching movies about that time period. Have you ever seen "Lost in Austen?" I watched that one on Netflix Instant Watch a couple times.
I love movies like that, where the heroine is madly in love/obsessed with the characters in her favorite books. I think I'm gonna love "Austenland," so thanks for spreading the word. I hadn't even heard of it until your post.
I've seen Lost in Austen once and liked it okay, but I much prefer this one. :) They feel a bit similar, though, so if you liked that one you'll probably like Austenland!
I'm glad to spread the word about this charming movie. Hope you enjoy it!
If you're going to read one Austen novel, I think it should be Pride and Prejudice. :) Emma and Persuasion are my other favorites of hers.
While perusing Redbox yesterday, I discovered that "Austenland" was finally out for rent. Yippee!! I promptly rented it and settled down to watch today while my poor husband was ailing from a tummy bug. I must say, it was everything I imagined it would be. Utterly delightful! I love Keri Russell and thought she was perfect as the lead character. The movie had me guessing til the end about who her Mr. Darcy was going to be. From the start, I had the stable boy pegged but then Mr. Nobley comes on the scene with a subtle interest in Jane. I confide that I was a little disappointed when I concluded that she was going to end up with stable boy and when it was revealed that he was really the one doing the acting, my heart fluttered at the fact that the charming Mr. Nobley was meant to be Jane's love. A great movie for Jane Austen lovers everywhere! By the way, have you ever checked out the site www.sensibility.com? If not, then promptly do so. You'll love it!
I'm glad you liked it! I was really impressed with Keri Russell, too. I think this was the first film I'd seen her in, and she was perfect for the role! Her Jane was so likable. :) Yes, I've seen S&S patterns! I've actually sewn two dresses from their 1940s swing dress pattern.


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FORT MYERS, Fla. – A South Fort Myers woman is making reusable face masks out of fabric to help keep people safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rosalyn Thomson lives near Sunrise Boulevard and Beacon Street in The Villas. She put up a sign to let everyone know she is selling the face masks for $10.
Some upset neighbors were upset about the sign, under the impression she was re-selling face masks from the store at a higher price.
That is not the case.
"I didn't start doing this to make a profit. But it is very time consuming to make them and it does cost me money to buy the fabric and materials. So as long as I can cover my expenses, I'm happy," Thomson said.
Thomson makes the face masks out of cotton and pellon fabrics.
She does not have a medical background, but she said so far they have worked for her family and friends.
The World Health Organization cautions against the use of cloth masks, saying, "Cloth (e.g. cotton or gauze) masks are not recommended under any circumstance."
The CDC has said if you are not sick, you do not need to wear a face mask, unless you're caring for someone who is sick.
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"I would say it's probably not the greatest idea. You really don't know where those masks have come from," said Dr. Karen Calkins, Lee Convenient Care Medical Director.
But Thomson said, unlike paper face masks, the ones she makes can be washed over and over, without any problem.
Potential customers can order the face masks by calling Thomson at 239-691-9183, or buying them from The Pink Petunia Consignment Botique, off Cypress Lake Drive, near McGregor Boulevard.
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Created by Marie-Jeanne Rivard, host of the TV show Flip de Fille, the 20 rooms building is designed to serve the double purpose of staying and working. Yes the rooms are easily modulable in order to switch the function of the rooms to a workshop environnement. Small businesses, startups and creative companies can hence rent a room to host a off-site session or accommodate foreign talent for a couple of days. Something that companies started to trust Montreal startup Breather for.
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Heshmat, H. and Heshmat, C.A. "The Effect of Slider Geometry on the Performance of a Powder Lubricated Bearing – Experimental Illustrations," 52nd Annual Meeting of STLE, Kansas City, May 18-22, 1997, (1999) Tribology Transactions, Volume 42 (3), pp. 640-646.
The experimental investigation was carried out for dry contact tribosystems to elucidate the ascertained, yet uncharacterized, relationship between the coefficient of friction, ƞ, and apparent contact geometry in sliders. This paper presents the results of various experimentally evaluated slider pad width to length ratios, B/L (L is signified with direction of motion), while maintaining the unit loading constant. The empirical data is intended to provide guidance in design and in theoretical prediction of optimum bearing geometry for solid-powder lubricated systems.
In this experiment, a liquid lubricant, two different dry powders (MoS2 and TiO2), and four test specimens with B/L ratios ranging from 0.5 to 2.0 were used. An alternative experimental method has been used to simulate wear debris in the dry contact tribosystems, vis-a-vis dry powders, which were introduced into the interface gap to address the affinity of the wear process. Slider pads' performance characteristics as a function of the applied load (ranging from 34.5 to 345 kPa) and surface speed (0.004 to 4.5 m/sec) were determined at ambient condition. experimental evidence shows that in the pre-hydrodynamic regime (low speed) the friction coefficient, ƞ, decreased as B/L ratio increased from 0.5 to 1.5. Beyond a B/L ratio of 1.5, ƞ increased with increasing B/L ratios. Optimum B/L ratio of 1 (based on measured minimum ƞ) was identified for operation in the hydrodynamic regime. Overall reduction in ƞ as a function of load was observed which is independent of B/L ratio and lubricant type. Also presented are the velocity effects on slider frictional performance.


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« Obituaries | Rejeanne T. "Jeanne" Jasud
Rejeanne T. "Jeanne" Jasud
Date of Death: August 22, 2013
Date of Birth: May 23, 1926
Rejeanne T "Jeanne" Jasud, 87, of Peru passed away peacefully August 22, 2013 at Rumford Hospital. Born May 23, 1926 to Arthur and Aimee St. Onge, in St Johnsbury Vt, she moved to Canada at a young age. She moved back to the states at age 18 where she met and married her beloved husband Theodore. They raised 3 children in their Peru home. Jeanne had various jobs, most recently known as a dedicated bus driver for the Peru School District for 30 years. "JJ", as her bingo buddies called her, enjoyed playing cards, the Red Sox, crocheting and gardening but most enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and watching their sporting events.
She was predeceased by her son James Jr and grandson Christopher Jasud, both of whom she missed dearly. She leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her husband of 59 years, daughters Diane and Vincent Palmer, Cindy Brooks, daughter-in-law Jackie Jasud, grandchildren Heather Finnegan, Jim Jasud Jr, Danielle and Jason Grant, Mike Henson, Melissa and John Reeves, great-grandchildren Dylan and Makenzie Lord, Kianna Finnegan, Alyzza Kara, Coral Jasud, Brooke Henson, Luke and Jack Grant, Mr. and Mrs. Collin Reeves, and John Mark Reeves, sisters Nicole St. Onge and companion Johanne Gendron, Jeannette and Reggie Lacroix, Brother Ivon St. Onge, brother-in-law Donald Jasud and wife Beverly, many special friends including Mike and Sharon Nervick and family, and many nieces and nephews in the States and Canada.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 3:00 PM at the Knight's Cemetery on Route 108 in Peru Ctr. Following the service there will be a gathering at Cindy Brooks' home on the Valley Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rajeanne Jasud Memorial Athletic Scholarship Fund at Oxford Federal Credit Union, to be given annually to graduating Dirigo HS Senior.


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Unicef: Montenegro is prepared for a possible influx of migrants
According to UNICEF Representative for Montenegro, Benjamin Perks, Montenegro has done a magnificent job when it comes to refugees from Kosovo, demonstrating goverment's good organisation ability, as well as the efficiency to cope with any possible new wave of migrants.
Montenegro would be ready to register and process refugees in case of a possible influx, as the government has proved that it was capable of conducting a reliable and well-organised process of preparations in collaboration with international humanitarian aid organisations.
"The country has done a spectacular job when it comes to refugees from Kosovo, so I would rather ask them how they did it", Benjamin Perks stated in an interview with radio Antena M. He added that Mοntenegro should be ready to deal with any future crisis, regardless of whether it occurred or not, and in case of a new influx of migrants UNICEF is commited to support the goverment's exertion.
Mοntenegro has already set the required infrastructures in order to cope with a possible wave of migrants. A housing solution for refugee families is offered, both at the Asylum Centre and in the facility of 'Ljubovic', as goverment has agreed with private developers in Podgorica an alternative accommodation for some 300 refugees. Mοntenegro also has a location for accommodating potentially large number of immigrants in the future.