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El palacio Vinader es un antiguo inmueble de la ciudad de Murcia (Región de Murcia, España), construido en la segunda mitad del siglo XVIII en la plaza de Julián Romea del centro histórico de la capital murciana.

Historia

Construido por D. Salvador Vinader, Capitán de los Ejércitos Reales y regidor del concejo de Murcia (sus sucesores ostentaron el título de marqueses de Torre Octavio), en la segunda mitad del siglo XVIII, cuando el impacto de las obras de la fachada de la Catedral de Murcia trajo una evolución hacia modelos más próximos al refinamiento rococó en la arquitectura de la ciudad, incluida la palaciega.

Se edificó utilizando parte de la muralla árabe de Murcia y su revellín como cimientos, exactamente en el punto donde se encontraba la puerta o portillo de Santo Domingo.

En el siglo XIX fue adquirido por la familia García Perea, que actualmente siguen siendo propietarios del palacio.

En 1990 fue declarado Bien de Interés Cultural.

Arquitectura

El palacio Vinader cuenta con el prototipo de la arquitectura civil de la época en la ciudad de Murcia. Caracterizada por el uso del ladrillo como material constructivo para la fachada, reservando la piedra para la puerta de entrada y las esquinas.

También dispone de la distribución habitual en cuatro plantas; semisótano (hoy convertidos en bajos comerciales), entresuelo, planta principal o noble, y desvanes o cámaras.

La presencia de las molduras enmarcando las ventanas de la planta noble y el prototipo de la puerta, coronada por el escudo nobiliario de los Vinader, sitúan al palacio dentro de la evolución del estilo barroco desarrollado en Murcia en la segunda mitad del XVIII.

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Arquitectura en la Región de Murcia en el siglo XVIII
Monumentos de Murcia
Bienes de interés cultural de Murcia
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Memories of Old Brightonian Cricket by Peter Lush (H/S 1953-57)
In 1969 the Old Brightonians were invited to take part in the Public Schools knockout competition run by the Cricketer and sponsored by Mercier Champagne. Nobody expected very much from us. We had a good side but not a great one, but we did have self belief and enthusiasm. The first match was against the favourites, the Old Tonbridgians. This was the closest game we played. With the scores equal we won through to the next round, having lost fewer wickets.
Reflections on the College's current success by an all-but octogenarian former Headmaster
The recent great successes enjoyed by the College – surely a source of joy to all of us who love the place – have caused the Press to suggest that it was previously a 'backwater'. So it seems right to refer to the work done in the last fifty years, that work itself laid on earlier foundations. After all, the decade before then produced Lord Alexander, Lord Skidelsky and Bishop Bavin (to say nothing of Sir John Chilcot) among others! And these last fifty years began with a visit from the Queen. Backwater...?!?
Old photo recently found by Malcolm Faber (S 1975-80)
This photo was recently found in the Faber archives! This is the CCF at RAF Waddington (home to the Vulcan bombers) in 1978 for a weeks camp!
"Picasso At The Theatre" - Burstow Gallery, 1982
Prior to a recent show in London, Pablo Picasso's "Le Train Bleu" curtain was last seen at Brighton College as part of the Brighton Festival of 1982. The 10.3 x 11.7m curtain formed the centrepiece of The Burstow Gallery's "Picasso and The Theatre" exhibition organised by Gavin Henderson (Le.1960-65) and later overall Director of The Festival) and assisted by my father, Nick Bremer (Director of Art 1969-2000). The show attracted 7,200 visitors to the College – "The publicity is beyond price" Headmaster Bill Blackshaw proudly told the Council.
12 things you didn't know about Brighton College
Some terrifically fascinating facts about Brighton College include...
A PERSONAL JUBILEE 3
"I am he that came out of the army." (I Samuel 4. 16)
posted - 17th June 2005
Many Old Brightonians I have met during my retirement have memories about their experiences in the CCF and I thought this third – and final – instalment of reminiscences over the last fifty years should deal with the Corps and why I became involved.
"I have been young, and now I am old." (Psalms XXXVII; 25)
posted - 28th January 2005
In the last issue of the Pelican I wrote about the Remembrance Service in November 2004 and the changes since my first in 1954. I had been appointed in January of that year to help with the four members of the Sixth Form who were taking Latin at A Level. Norman Frith, a Classical Exhibitioner at Corpus Christi, Cambridge, had started the course but found it too much of a commitment in addition to his duties as Head of the History Department.
First Memories of Brighton College
In November 1942 an appointment had been made by my parents for me to be interviewed by the then Headmaster, Walter Hett. A daunting prospect for a 12 year old. We lived on the other side of Hove so Kemp Town was unknown to me but I did manage to get off the bus at the bottom of College Road. My first contact at the College was the then porter, Smart. On hearing that my appointment was at 11 o'clock he looked at the hall clock; it was ten past eleven! I can still see the look on Smart's face. I don't remember ever being late at school again in all of my 5½ years there.
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A "new London" on the Thames by CT State Historian Walter Woodward
On January 27, 2022, Connecticut State Historian, Walter William Woodward, kicked off the Thames River Heritage Park's free lecture series. "A Vision from the Past … a "new London" on the Thames" in which he shared the story of John Winthrop Jr., one of the most important figures in seventeenth-century English America. Click here for a 38-minute YouTube recording of his Zoom presentation.
(Above, left) Woodward, tells how Winthrop's progressive (for his time) view of spiritual and scientific reform influenced New England culture and his vision for a "new London" on the Thames River. (Above, right) Winthrop was a founder of three towns, a political leader, an industrial projector, a physician, and the first colonial member of England's Royal Society.
(Above, left) Winthrop was deeply immersed in the study of paracelsian alchemy, the science of the time throughout Europe. (Above, right) He saw the Thames River area as the ideal place to locate a new city of London in the colonies.
(Above, left) Among his many business enterprises were attempts to establish an iron works, a resin and turpentine facility, a salt works, and a place to manufacture tools. (Above, right) Winthrop also served as a medical chemist and offered help to many who wrote him to request his help in treating many seemingly incurable maladies.


GYM CLASS HEROES star Travie Mccoy's drug problems began when he was 14 as he attempted to cope with school bullies who taunted him about his weight and his mixed race roots.
The half-Haitian pop star was a heavy-set teen, who weighed in at 280 pounds when he began high school in the mid-1990s - and he was a very easy target for tormentors in Geneva, New York.
He says, "I'd get the 'lard a**' or 'fatty' (comments) but there was one kid in particular, who just had it out for me. I remember I was in the bathroom, using the urinal... and he came behind me and started shaking me... There was p**s everywhere.
"There were times I'd go home and just bawl, literally just cry like, 'Why me?'"
To mask his misery, MCCoy turned to prescription drugs and alcohol and, in a new Behind The Music Tv expose, which aired in the U.S. on Sunday (14Oct12), he reveals his self-medicating spiralled out of control.
He explains, "It started with that warm feeling, that wave you get when you first take a paink*ller and you drink a 40 (ounce beer) - 'I was sad 20 minutes ago and now I'm the happiest person in the world'. I had no idea what I was getting myself into."
As he found fame with Gym Class Heroes, years and years of drug abuse took their toll and MCCoy became a full-bl*wn addict after he was prescribed morphine and Oxycontin to help him cope with the pain of knee surgery.
He recalls, "Oxycontin started showing up at parties and I'm like, 'Oh, I remember those. I can take one; I'll be alright. And one turned into three or four and the next thing you know I'm not just popping them, I'm crushing them and snorting them."
The star was given an ultimatum by his bandmates and record executives at Fall Out Boy rocker Pete Wentz's label Decaydance Records - quit the drugs and get clean or give up the dream of a big break.
MCCoy recalls, "I basically broke down... and they put me in a 30-day detox... I had to go to meetings every day with alcoholics and heroin addicts but I got through it, I got myself clean... I had this whole new outlook on life."
But he wasn't sober for long as fans started offering paink*llers in return for photo opportunities and chances to hang out with the band.
He says, "I was a functioning addict. Over the years I got really good at hiding the fact that I was really messed up... It got to a point where I wasn't really getting high any more. I was just maintaining, just using to not get sick, so that led to having to get high before I could even go onstage."
After four failed rehab stints, MCCoy called on friends to help him kick his habit cold turkey in late 2009 and he insists he has been sober ever since.
There is no way I would have ever guessed he used to weigh 280lbs. Congrats on the sobriety Travie!
I remember when he used to date Katy Perry, I have heard a lot of nice things about him and he is a really geniune person.


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Comparison of the Major Parties' 2011 Election Commitments on Disability Accessibility
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This is a list of the commitments we sought from Ontario's major parties on disability accessibility, and their actual commitments, on an issue-by-issue basis.
Our July 15, 2011 letter to the parties, seeking their commitments, can be found at: http://www.www.aodaalliance.org/whats-new/new2011/aoda-alliance-writes-three-political-parties-to-request-2011-election-commitments/
A comparison of the major parties' commitments to us on disability accessibility in the 2007 election, can be found at: http://www.www.aodaalliance.org/2007-ontario-election/point-by-point-comparison-of-the-three-parties-commitments-on-this-elections-disability-accessibility-issues/
In offering this comparison we reiterate that we are non-partisan and do not endorse any party or candidate.
A. Generally Strengthen Implementation of the AODA 2005 and ODA 2001
We asked the parties to commit to:
1. strengthen the implementation of the AODA 2005 and the companion Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2001, and not weaken or reduce any provisions or protections in that legislation or regulations enacted under them, or any policies, practices, strategies or initiatives of or within the Ontario Government that exist to implement them or achieve their objectives.
The Liberals committed:
• "We will ensure that we maintain and/or strengthen the current provisions and protections in the AODA or any regulations enacted under the legislation."
The NDP committed:
• "New Democrats are committed to fully implementing the AODA and related initiatives."
• "Losing rights and protections for persons with disabilities goes against the goal of full accessibility. Therefore, New Democrats do not support any measure that
would weaken accessibility protections in Ontario."
The Conservatives made no specific commitments on these. They globally said they look forward to partnering, dialogue and working with us on the important issues we raised.
The Green Party committed:
• "The Green Party of Ontario is fully committed to government that encourages citizens to actively participate in their community and have a say in decisions that affect them. We support strong implementation of the AODA 2005 and ODA 2001 and will not weaken or repeal any legislation that has already been passed."
B. Develop Needed New Accessibility Standards
2. enact a Built Environment Accessibility Standard as a regulation under the AODA, and to the extent feasible, include the same content as an amendment to the Ontario Building Code, no later than the end of 2012, to address built environment barriers inside and outside buildings.
3. develop AODA accessibility standards in the next term of the Government, in the areas of health care and education/training (including schools, universities, colleges and other educational institutions), and of access to housing/residential accommodation, with work on these standards to begin by April, 2012.
4. consult with the disability community, including the AODA Alliance, on other areas for developing accessibility standards.
• "It is a priority for us to enact the Accessible Built Environment standard promptly and responsibly. Having the first five accessibility standards under the AODA enacted will set a firm foundation for further progress on accessibility, and we look forward to working with Ontario's accessibility communities and partners to identify the next standards that will move accessibility forward in our province."
• "In addition to the full implementation of the AODA, New Democrats also support the timely enactment of the Built Environment Accessibility Standard and the accompanying amendments to the Ontario Building Code. We are committed to working with the AODA Alliance and other stakeholders to develop additional accessibility standards in the next session of the Legislature."
• "In consultation with stakeholders, we would support developing an accessibility standard and reviewing building codes to ensure all Ontarians should be able to access public buildings. Health care and education reform are important to us, and we would support the inclusion of accessibility standards in our review of legislation and service delivery."
C. Implement Key Recommendations of the Charles Beer AODA Independent Review
5. not implement the Beer Report recommendations addressing the ODA's repeal and the timing of the next AODA Independent Review.
6. implement all other Beer Report recommendations to the extent feasible, without amending the AODA.
7. not repeal the ODA 2001 unless all of its provisions are fully replicated in legislation that includes at least the same rights and as much protection for persons with disabilities as those provisions being repealed.
• "Consistent with the recommendations made in the Charles Beer AODA Independent Review, we are committed to repealing the Ontarians with Disabilities Act (ODA) once the current five accessibility standards under the AODA are enacted and we will ensure that all needed provisions in the ODA are incorporated into the AODA."
• "Charles Beer's 2010 Report on the AODA included recommendations that, if acted on, would ensure Ontario is able to achieve full accessibility by 2025. New Democrats support the implementation of Beer's report, especially the recommendations that do not require legislative amendments."
• "We are committed to citizen engagement and an open, transparent and accountable government. We will consult with community stakeholders in all aspects of planning, including the development of accessibility standards.
The Green Party will ensure that the ODA's tools, meant to work toward removing and preventing barriers against persons with disabilities, are met in an improved piece of legislation. We will not repeal the ODA until it is guaranteed that these tools are not weakened.
We will implement other recommendations of the Beer Report to the extent of their feasibility, within the context of our existing policy commitments to fiscal responsibility and with continued citizen engagement on this issue.
The Green Party believes it is the responsibility of government to address disability and accessibility issues. We will work to ensure that this happens without creating additional government bureaucracy."
D. Improve How the Ontario Public Service Addresses Accessibility
8. designate a minister with lead responsibility for all disability accessibility issues, including the AODA's implementation and fulfillment of these election commitments.
9. restore the full time position of Assistant Deputy Minister of Government Services for Accessibility, established in 2009, and downgraded to a part-time position in 2010 — a position the Beer Independent Review called "vital." See:
http://www.www.aodaalliance.org/whats-new/newsub2011/court-rules-that-federal-inaccessible-government-websites-violate-the-constitutional-rights-of-blind-canadians-strong-reason-for-mcguinty-government-to-substantially-strengthen-its-weak-prop/
10. re-engineer how the Ontario Public Service discharges its responsibilities to achieve accessibility, so that they do not continue in isolated silos.
11. make all deputy ministers accountable for their ministries' performance on accessibility.
12. not weaken or abolish the Employment Accommodation Fund for Ontario Government employees with disabilities.
• "We will create a full-time Assistant Deputy Minister position in the Ministry of
Government Services responsible for accessibility, and we will continue to
consider options and advice on how to modernize our government structure to
promote accessibility. The ADM will pay particular attention to breaking down
the barriers and silos experienced across government when implementing
accessibility initiatives."
• "Coordination and clear expectations for the whole of government and the Public Service are necessary for achieving the goals of the AODA. The McGuinty
government has ignored recommendations to designate a lead Minister and Ministry and this has come at a cost (i.e. the proposed elimination of the Employment Accommodation Fund). As noted above, the Ontario NDP supports the recommendations of the Beer report and understands the importance of a
coordinated approach to fulfilling the requirements of the AODA. Ontario's New Democrats will oppose any weakening of protections for persons with disabilities and this includes accommodation programs."
• "We support the streamlining of government to improve efficiency and support a holistic approach to Ontario Public Services. We hope to end any isolation and
lack of communication across all departments, including accessibility. We will
work to implement the best possible solutions for addressing disability and
accessibility issues, including identifying a lead person responsible for
accessibility issues.
One of our platform priorities is open and transparent government, and we will strive for effective government that meets accessibility needs.
We will not repeal the ODA until its provisions are met in other legislation, and will therefore not abolish the Employment Accommodation Fund."
E. Fully Implement Compliance and Enforcement of the AODA
13. fully implement and provide proper funding for all AODA enforcement/compliance provisions by April 2012.
14. also mandate Ontario Government inspectors under other legislation to include enforcement of the AODA in their other activities, where feasible, to make enforcement more cost-effective.
• "We remain committed to ensuring effective enforcement of the AODA.
• "We will also continue to make progress on all previous commitments."
• "New Democrats are committed to the full enforcement of the AODA. The AODA Alliance's recommendation to allow existing government inspectors to enforce the AODA is a sensible proposal that is supported by the Ontario NDP."
• "The Green Party of Ontario supports funding AODA enforcement/compliance provisions within our framework of fiscal responsibility and our deficit reduction strategy.
We fully support making AODA enforcement more cost-effective, and will support asking Ontario Government inspectors to include this in their activities, where feasible. If this has an impact on other areas of enforcement, we will work with stakeholders to figure out a cost-effective way of enforcing the AODA.
We believe that responsible stewardship of our natural and financial resources requires us to live within our means. Our fiscal plan is to balance the budget by 2015 so that more of our hard-earned tax dollars are spent on essential public services, not interest payments."
F. Ensure Taxpayers' Money is Never Used to Create or Buttress Disability
15. maintain and strengthen the Ten-Year Infrastructure Plan's accessibility requirements, by:
a) ensuring it applies to all forms of provincially-funded infrastructure, such as information technology infrastructure and electronic kiosks, and not just the built environment e.g. buildings.
b) extending those accessibility principles to the Government's use of public funds to procure goods, services and facilities for use by the Government or the public.
c) establishing detailed guidelines for infrastructure accessibility, beyond those set out in the current AODA accessibility standards. These should, e.g.
(i) ensure that to be accessible, they must meet the Human Rights Code's
accessibility requirements, and not just the more limited AODA accessibility
standards.
(ii) ensure that "where feasible" in this policy will be interpreted in a
manner consistent with the Human Rights Code's undue hardship standard.
(iii) establish Ontario Public Service implementation procedures for
monitoring and enforcing this requirement, so it is not simply left to each
ministry to decide whether or how much it will implement this commitment, in
deciding among competing applicants for Government grants and contracts.
d) widely and prominently broadcasting as soon as possible to any organization that seeks Ontario infrastructure or procurement funds, that they must prove in their applications that they will ensure that public money isn't used to create, perpetuate or exacerbate barriers against persons with disabilities.
• "We are integrating accessibility as a fundamental principle when it comes to making vital decisions that affect the daily lives of Ontarians. For instance, as part of our 10-year infrastructure plan, we are requiring all entities seeking
provincial infrastructure funding for new buildings or major expansions or
renovations to demonstrate how the funding will prevent or remove barriers and improve the level of accessibility where feasible. We will also extend this to
include information technology infrastructure and electronic kiosks."
• "The Ontario NDP is committed to working with all stakeholders to find opportunities to strengthen accessibility requirements in Ontario. Including these requirements in Ontario's Ten-Year Infrastructure Plan was a step forward. New Democrats would maintain and look for opportunities to strengthen these standards by partnering with the AODA Alliance and other relevant stakeholders."
• "The Green Party will not use taxpayers' money to create, perpetuate or exacerbate barriers against persons with disabilities. To this end, we will ensure that our plans meet the accessibility standards set out in the Human Rights Code and make sure that independent contractors are aware of these standards."
G. Ensure Accessibility of Provincial and Municipal Elections
16. introduce in the Legislature, within two years of taking office, with a view to enacting it, a bill that effectively addresses accessibility needs of voters and candidates with disabilities in provincial and municipal elections.
17. ensure that the bill will, at a minimum include the substance of the amendments that the opposition parties proposed to Bill 231, with comparable provisions for municipal elections. For example, it will ensure in any provincial general election, by-election, or municipal election in or after 2013, an option for secure telephone or internet voting for voters.
18. ask the Chief Electoral Officer to complete his study of alternate voting technologies by June 30, 2012 (not June 30, 2013 as the amended Elections Act now requires), and to ensure that his report fully addresses telephone and internet voting.
19. for election barriers not effectively addressed in the amended provincial or municipal elections legislation bring forward an accessible elections action plan by the end of 2012, to make municipal and provincial elections fully accessible to persons with disabilities, after consulting persons with disabilities.
20. consult with persons with disabilities, including the AODA Alliance, on whether stronger measures are needed to ensure that polling stations are always located in accessible venues.
21. explore with municipalities and the federal government the sharing of accessible voting equipment, to spread or reduce their cost.
• "We recognize that there is more to do, and we will continue to build on our
progress when it comes to making municipal and provincial elections more
accessible."
• "The Ontario NDP worked closely with the AODA Alliance to bring forward numerous amendments to Bill 231 that would have strengthened its accessibility
provisions. We remain committed to these issues and ensuring full accessibility
in elections for both voters and candidates. The NDP would be supportive of
introducing legislation that implements the substantive issues addressed in our
amendments to Bill 231."
• "The Green Party strongly supports citizen engagement and the democratic process and will work with stakeholders to address accessibility needs for voters in provincial and municipal elections. We would support provisions for electronic (telephone and internet) voting and citizen engagement. We will work with stakeholders to address accessibility needs in provincial and municipal
Our ongoing commitment to accountable government and citizen engagement will provide channels for stakeholders to provide feedback and input into government decisions. We will be happy to consult with all stakeholders on the siting of/access to polling stations and would support efficiencies such as equipment-sharing with the federal and municipal governments.
We are committed to removing all barriers that prevent citizens from being heard, and accessibility barriers are no exception."
H. Review All Ontario Laws for Accessibility Barriers
22. complete a review of all legislation for accessibility barriers by 2013, and all regulations by 2014.
23. introduce into the Legislature, with the intent of passing it, a first omnibus bill to amend any legislation as a result of this review, by June 30, 2013.
24. amend any regulations that the government deems necessary as a result of the review by June 30, 2014.
25. designate a minister with lead responsibility for conducting this review.
• "We are committed to completing our review of all legislation for accessibility barriers and, through the work of a central team, we will ask ministries to report on their progress as part of their annual performance plans. We will also pursue
strategies to address defined barriers in an efficient and suitable manner."
• "A comprehensive review of all Ontario laws for accessibility barriers is long
overdue. The Ontario NDP remains committed to this important undertaking,
including the introduction of an omnibus Bill, and would accelerate the current
review process."
• "We would support a thorough review of legislation and regulations as quickly as possible. The Green Party supports ensuring there is a lead person with clear
responsibility for addressing disability and accessibility issues. We will work
to ensure that this happens without creating additional government bureaucracy."
I. Launch Better Public Education on Accessibility
26. promptly develop, make available and widely publicize resources, training materials and guides for organizations to comply with accessibility standards enacted under the AODA, including a free web-authoring tool for creating accessible web pages.
27. launch an effective public education campaign, including but not limited to speeches by members of the Legislature, to the public, on the benefits and importance or removing and preventing barriers against persons with disabilities.
28. consult with persons with disabilities, including the AODA Alliance, on the content of these public education materials.
29. promptly mandate a permanent program to ensure that students in the school system and people training in key professions, such as architects, are educated in disability accessibility.
Note: In Premier Mcguinty's September 14, 2007 election promise letter to us, he had pledged:
"Institute a new program to ensure that students in schools and professional organizations are trained on accessibility issues.
We already include awareness of and respect for students with special needs: in every curriculum document there is a front piece on planning programs for students with special education needs. Disability awareness is an expectation in the Grade 12 Social Sciences and Humanities course. Our government also introduced character education.
Character education is about schools reinforcing values shared by the school community – values such as respect, honesty, responsibility and fairness. It is about nurturing universal values, upon which schools and communities can agree. We will ensure that this curriculum includes issues relating to persons with disabilities.
The Government of Ontario does not set the training curriculum for professional bodies such as architects, but we commit to raising this issue with the different professional bodies."
• "Designating a Minister responsible for accessibility issues in Ontario is a
necessary first step in developing a coordinated education strategy. The public
education campaign you described would require input and buy-in from multiple stakeholders. We will engage all relevant stakeholders in order to develop a comprehensive education strategy and meet the goals outlined in your letter."
• "In consultation with key stakeholders, we support efforts that will enhance public education and the ability of organizations to comply with disability and
accessibly legislation. We are happy to consult with stakeholders in every
aspect of all our campaigns."
J. Effectively Enforce the Ontario Human Rights Code
30. significantly increase the number of public interest cases the Ontario Human Rights Commission brings, and strengthen its mandate and activity in bringing public interest cases on recurring barriers facing discrimination victims such as persons with disabilities, including an open, fair, accountable process for the Commission to receive and consider the public's recommendations on public interest cases the Commission should bring;
31. restore the Statutory Powers Procedure Act to hearings of the Human Rights Tribunal.
32. amend the Human Rights Code to restore the right of a discrimination claimant to file a complaint with the Human Rights Commission and, where not frivolous, vexatious or brought in bad faith, to have the complaint publicly investigated, and where the evidence warrants, publicly prosecuted before the Human Rights Tribunal.
33. not take away from discrimination victims including persons with disabilities any rights they now enjoy in the human rights enforcement process.
34. not impose any power or requirement for human rights complainants/applicants to be the subject of orders at the Human Rights Tribunal to pay costs.
35. ensure that persons with disabilities, including the AODA Alliance, are consulted in an accessible and open process before changes to the Ontario Human Rights Code, including an opportunity for a face-to-face meeting with the minister responsible for this issue before any final decisions are made on the Government's direction.
36. ensure that this year's mandatory independent review of Bill 107 includes open, accessible public hearings, that are not invitation-only.
• "We appreciate the issues you raised with regard to Ontario's human rights system. We recently appointed Andrew Pinto to conduct a review of the implementation and effectiveness of changes to the Human Rights Code, which came into effect in 2008, and I look forward to your contribution to this process."
• "The Ontario NDP had very serious concerns with the Liberal government's overhaul of the Human Rights System in Ontario. We will continue to work to improve access to legal services and other human rights protections for persons with disabilities."
• "The Green Party fully supports the Ontario Human Rights Code, and agrees that it should be open, transparent and accountable.
We encourage citizen engagement with the democratic process, and would seek input from all stakeholders before any changes to the Ontario Human Rights Code are made.
We are also committed to making any reviews of legislation through public hearings and/or consultations."
K. Foster Our Ongoing Relationship with Your Party
37. as Premier, meet with us to discuss issues concerning persons with disabilities and accessibility such as the implementation of these commitments, including once within the first four months of taking office.
38. have your minister responsible for disability issues, and any other minister with responsibility bearing on our issues, meet with us where needed.
39. whether or not you form the next Government, maintain a comparable relationship over the next term, including candidly consulting with us and working with us on issues of concern to disability accessibility.
• "We look forward to continuing to build and strengthen our relationship with the AODA Alliance. Mr. Lepofsky, your work on behalf of Ontarians with disabilities has been powerful and profound. And, as we have always done, we will continue to welcome opportunities to maintain an open dialogue and meet with you to continue to move accessibility issues forward."
• "The Ontario NDP is committed to fostering our relationship with the AODA Alliance. We would be pleased to meet with your group, as requested in your letter."
The Conservatives committed:
• "These are important issues, which we look forward to working with you on
after October 6th."
• "If elected, we look forward to your partnership in addressing the issues
of importance to your members and to all of the individuals and families you collectively serve."
• "We look forward to continuing the dialogue and working with you after
October 6th."
• "We are committed to open and transparent government and welcome free
communication with your association, including meetings with our Green Party
Leader, candidates and shadow cabinet. The Green Party looks forward to
continued consultation on disability and accessibility issues with your
organization, and improved access to government services for all Ontarians."
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Review: An Enemy of the People, Playground Theatre
Olivia Kiely July 11, 2019 Off West EndReviewsTheatre147 views
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I have never read Ibsen's original text and after watching Jolley Gosnold's new version of An Enemy of the People, I am glad. I am allowed to appreciate this retelling without a thought to the preservation of the nineteenth century text, a concern which would be unfounded as this play is deeply rooted in the issues of the here and now. Grenfell isn't mentioned once in the play, but it is clear that this production is there to act as the mouthpiece for the voices of the surrounding community. With Grenfell Tower neighbouring the Playground Theatre, it would be hard to forget that this play's message has a real, devastating poignancy.
Gosnold's version of Ibsen's classic centres around Dr. Gabriel Akuwudike and his discovery of contamination in the local baths. Although the creation of the baths were originally his brain child, they are now under the control of the local council, who's MP happens to be his brother Olivier Huband. This brings about a confrontation between the political and the personal, with the characters facing the constant dilemma as to what the true definition of the greater good is.
Interestingly, the five characters share the names of their respective actors, a useful tool for blurring the boundaries between fiction and reality for us as an audience. Alongside Akuwudike and Huband, the ensemble is completed by Max Keeble, Hannah Van Der Westhuysen and Freddie Wise. Whether portraying the ultimate sibling rivalry or the silent subtext of an affair, the group's chemistry is outstanding – they perform with the highest level of skill and elegance, even in the moments of chaos and destruction. The actors have a difficult job; for this piece to hit home with the audience, these characters have to emote real responses from us, forcing the audience to form opinions and take a side. This piece relies upon strong actors to carry the complexity of this piece and this group does not fail in rising to the challenge.
Alys Whitehead's set design is perfect for keeping up with the pace of the play. She hasn't created a space which is weighed down by excess detail often found in naturalistic sets; it mirrors the piece perfectly, starting off with a relaxed set up and a chaotic mess by the end. The set transforms as seamlessly as the actors within it, which is when a design can be brought to life as a new dimension for the audience.
This naturalistic play spills over into the territory of a social, protest piece – this play shouts the conspiracy theories about our democratic society that are more commonly whispered about. Having this piece at a venue in the heart of the community directly affected by the events it takes it lead from reinforces that this is a play to serve those people in their fight for justice. The audience are addressed on three separate occasions, but it is not just a device to shock or engage, it is there to ask the questions the play poses directly, giving the audience accountability for their actions and answers. This is a highly intelligent piece of theatre – it takes the traditional end-on style and uses it ironically, knowing that the questions it asks us cannot be answered as we sit there silently in our seats. It leaves the audience with no other choice than to reflect and, ultimately, to revolt.
An Enemy of the People is playing The Playground Theatre until 23 July. For more information and tickets, see the Playground Theatre website.
Alys WhiteheadFreddie WiseGabriel AkuwudikeHannah Van Der WesthuysenJolley GosnoldMax KeebleOlivier Huband
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Media has a remarkable impact on politics, which at times is good or turn out to be bad depending on who is affected. If media is used against politicians, their career can easily be destroyed, but if the media cover positive elements about the party and the politician, their career can take him to new heights.
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This paper will first establish the intent of the essay by presenting an argument for media accuracy in relationship to politics and public perception. The situation from East Timor and the human rights infractions create an interesting view for the public to soak up in terms of making political decision and taking cues from the media to make these decisions about their own opinions.
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In democratic societies the media has traditionally played the role of intermediary in electoral contests, disseminating information from political campaigns and candidates to the voting public.However, some political scientists believe that, in contemporary US elections, the media act not merely as a medium through which campaign information is filtered, but as a agent which shapes the.
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There are many more, some with more in-depth analysis and tools.
I also mentioned LastPass (https://lastpass.com) (whilst not directly WordPress related it's great for creating and managing very strong passwords.
There are other free backup solutions in the WordPress plugin repository (http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/search.php?q=backup) but most only backup your database or your files, but not both. You can of course always use two — but I didn't see any that also include the option to migrate or restore to a new URL.
One other tool I mentioned was ManageWP (http://managewp.com/) which is a commercial WordPress site management tool that also includes functionality to update many sites remotely as well as backup and restore/deploy functionality.
When covering general WordPress news, I talked about the make.wordpress.org site (http://make.wordpress.org/) which is an umbrella site for several different streams of activity involved in making WordPress. It includes core WordPress, UI, Accessibility and more. It's a great place to see what is happening in the WordPress world as well as to get involved.
If you have any questions, or I missed something out from the first half of the evening, please leave a comment below.


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Professor: Ranavirus killed 200,000 tadpoles in Brunswick pond
BRUNSWICK, Maine — It resembled something out of a science fiction movie, but the science behind a massive die-off of tadpoles in a local pond is shockingly real, according to a Bowdoin College biology professor.
An estimated 200,000 wood frog tadpoles died in a pond in his backyard over a 21-hour period in mid-June of 2013, according to Nathaniel Wheelwright, a population biologist who teaches at Bowdoin. The cause, according to a paper recently published in Herpetological Review that Wheelwright co-authored with researchers from the University of Tennessee, is a ranavirus, which is believed to be a significant factor in the global decline of amphibian species.
Wheelwright said there are no other known die-offs in which so many tadpoles died in such a short period of time. Wood frogs are an abundant species in Maine, and there has not been a repeat of the die-off this year — though there haven't been any tadpoles, either — but Wheelwright is concerned about whether ranaviruses may spread in Maine and possibly put the amphibians at risk.
"It was very surprising," Wheelwright said Monday. "It is a warning that you want to pay attention to."
The dead tadpoles had signs of hemorrhaging in their legs and around their throats, and many had skin that was sloughing off their bodies, he said.
In a video about the die-off produced by Bowdoin College, Wheelwright says if that many people died all at once, it would be the equivalent of the population of "Hartford, Connecticut going belly-up overnight."
Wheelwright stressed, however, the ranavirus does not pose a threat to human health. He said he went swimming last summer in the pond, unaware the ranavirus was killing the tadpoles, and has suffered no ill effects.
Wheelwright has been keeping tabs on frogs in the pond, which is about a half-acre in size and is more than 100 feet into the woods behind his house, for nearly 30 years. He estimated that the pond usually produces about 50,000 to 100,000 tadpoles each spring, of which he guessed maybe 1,000 live to adulthood and migrate into the nearby woods. No fish live in the pond, he said.
"It's common to have high mortality [among tadpoles], but not 100 percent mortality," Wheelwright said.
The estimated crop of 200,000 tadpoles in the pond last year was abnormally high, he said, possibly because no leeches were found in the pond. Wheelwright said he tries to bring a leech in to class each year, but couldn't find any in the pond in 2013. Leeches, insects, other frogs and turtles are among species found in the pond that eat tadpoles.
The high concentration of tadpoles in the pond last year may have been a cause of stress to the tadpoles that contributed to the die-off, he said. But because the ranavirus killed the entire population so quickly, he added, it likely did not spread from one tadpole to the next but was introduced to all of them at roughly the same time.
Other species are known to carry ranaviruses without being significantly affected by them, according to Wheelwright. Green frogs, bullfrogs and painted turtles all can carry the disease and are known to frequent the pond, he said. Spotted salamanders, which also are found in the pond, showed signs of suffering from the ranavirus that killed the tadpoles, he said.
Wheelwright said he is not a disease specialist, but he said it is likely there have been other large-scale tadpole die-offs caused by ranaviruses in Maine that have gone undocumented. The spread of ranaviruses in Maine should be monitored somehow and, at the same time, the general public should avoid activities that could spread the disease, such as transporting plants, animals or other types of debris from one pond to another.
"My hope is that this will not be a perennial problem," the professor said.
If the population of wood frogs started to decline in Maine, he said, it probably would not create a cascading chain of events that would result in any dire environmental consequences. But in a general sense, he said, it is important to keep track of why some species decline and others thrive, then to try to maintain some sort of balance if people hope to learn how to protect the environment as a whole.
Plus, Wheelwright added, he likes frogs. He would like to see tadpoles grow into frogs in his pond every spring.
"A world without frogs, for me, is a world that's quieter and less interesting," he said.
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This is the constitution and rules of procedure of the society named: "Plymouth Cycling Campaign" (PCyC) ("the Campaign").
Subject to the matters set out below the Campaign and its property shall be administered and managed in accordance with this constitution by the Members of the Committee.
Vision – to make Plymouth a cycle friendly city and get more people cycling
Aims –
promote cycling as an efficient and enjoyable mode of transport for everyday travel and leisure
campaign and lobby for improved cycling infrastructure and facilities and safety for cyclists
represent the views and aspirations of cyclists
work with other organisations that share our vision
The Campaign will pursue its vision, aims and objectives in Plymouth and the surrounding area inclusive of any commute to work routes. The Campaign will pursue its interest in national matters that affect its geographical area.
In furtherance of its objectives, PCyC may co-operate with and/or become affiliated to other groups. PCyC shall not be affiliated to any political party.
a) Any person who supports the Campaign's aims and objectives may apply for Membership and become a Member of PCyC by payment of annual subscription.
b) A full list of Members shall be kept up to date by the Membership Secretary
c) Members will have voting rights.
a) The management of PCyC shall be conducted by a Committee of Officers elected at the Annual General Meeting, which will report to the Members through the campaign website, email-bulletins and General Meetings.
b) Committee discussions will be facilitated by Meetings and by an email forum
c) A Committee shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting to carry out the business of the society.
d) The Committee shall have between 2 to 5 Members, who must all be members of the Campaign with voting rights.
e) The Committee will be made up of a Chair, Secretary, Membership Secretary and Treasurer. Officer roles can be given to other Members as the Committee may decide.
f) The Committee can fill vacancies on the Committee arising during the year by co-opting Members. These will be subject to ratification by members at the next open meeting.
g) Additional co-opted Members may be appointed who in the opinion of the Committee have special skills or knowledge to contribute to the Campaign.
h) Any Officer or Committee Member must declare any relevant personal interest. The Committee shall have the right to determine whether that Member shall withdraw, or be allowed to speak or post replies but not vote, or be allowed to speak or post replies and vote.
i) Quorum. No Committee decision can take place or be ratified if less than 2 officers are in agreement.
j) All open members meetings and decisions, including email forum decisions, shall be permanently minuted. Minutes will be made available to Members.
k) If a Committee Member is absent from 2 consecutive open members Meetings or 4 months whichever is the longer period without apology it shall be deemed that they have resigned.
l) On a temporary basis Officers of the Committee may undertake two Officer Roles provided this is agreed by the Committee.
m) The Committee may also use its discretion to co-opt other persons who support the aims and objectives of the Society. This co-option should be ratified at an open members Meeting and such co-opted Membership will lapse at the next AGM. Co-opted Members will not have voting rights.
n) The Committee can terminate the Membership by a vote of simple majority of any Member (s) with reason. Such Member (s) shall have the right to be heard by the Committee before any decision is taken and shall have the right of appeal to the next open members Meeting of the society, whose decision shall be final.
Powers of the Committee of Officers
a) The Committee has the power to raise funds and to invite and receive contributions provided that in raising funds the Committee shall not undertake any substantial permanent trading activities and shall conform to any relevant requirements of the law.
b) The Committee has the power to buy, take on lease or in exchange any property necessary for the achievement of the objects and to maintain and equip it for use.
c) The Committee has the power subject to any consent required by law to sell, lease or dispose of all or any part of the property of the society.
d) The Committee has the power to co-operate with other voluntary bodies, charities and statutory authorities operating in furtherance of the objects or of similar objectives and to exchange information and advice with them.Organisations, which support PCyC's objectives, may become affiliated to PCyC.
g) The Committee has the power to do all such other lawful things as are necessary for the achievement of the aims and objectives.
a) The open members meeting may appoint sub-Committees to carry out activities of a specific nature.
b) Such sub-Committees will be directly accountable to the Committee.
c) The Committee will agree in advance the Terms of Reference (including budget) for any sub-Committee.
d) All sub-Committees shall report to the full open members meeting and may be dissolved at the discretion of the open members meeting.
Notice of Meetings and Motions
General Meetings are bi-monthly. All meetings will be publicised in the normal way on the website with at least one month's notice. This includes General Meetings, AGMs, EGMs, and any motion to dissolve PCyC. If there is a motion calling for the resignation of a Committee Member or the expulsion of a Member, the individual concerned must personally be given one month's notice in writing.
Voting at Open Members Meetings
A motion may be proposed and seconded at an Open Members Meeting.
a) The Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall take place no less than 12 months, and not more than 15 months from the date of the previous AGM or inaugural meeting
b) The Secretary will notify all Members of the date of the meeting, via the normal channels (e-mail, and/or website, and/or email forum), not less than one month before the Annual General Meeting
c) The business of the AGM will include:
– Report on the Committee's work over the last year
– Report on any Sub-Committees
– Present a reviewed statement of accounts
– Elect a new Committee
– Amend the Constitution if necessary, subject to Members being advised of the proposed changes within the agreed timescale
– Set affiliation/membership fees (if applicable and appropriate)
– Appointment of an examiner of accounts
d) The quorum shall be 4
a) An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) may be convened when deemed desirable and also upon the written request to the Secretary of 5 Members of at least 6 months standing.
b) The Secretary will give 1 month's notice via the normal channels (newsletter, and/or website, and/or email forum) to all Members of such a meeting.
c) At an EGM, the Constitution may be changed, Membership amended and Policy changed.
a) A motion proposed and seconded at an Open Members Meeting is put to the vote by a show of hands of Members entitled to vote.
b) A Member can request a secret ballot providing this is agreed by a majority of Members present.
c) A simple majority of votes shall carry a decision.
a) All money received by or on behalf of the society is to be used to further the aims and objectives of the society to be agreed by the Membership.
b) The Treasurer/Co-Chairmen (as appropriate) shall maintain a bank account in the name of the society.
c) There will be a maximum of three signatories to the bank account who will be nominated by the Committee, one of which will be the Treasurer (if appointed). These should not be from the same household.
d) All cheques and instructions to the society's Bankers shall require 2 of the agreed signatories.
e) The committee may approve spending up to £100 but spending above £100 must be approved by members in advance at an open meeting.
f) Regular financial reports of all the society's accounts will be made available to the Committee on a quarterly basis, if necessary, and independently examined each year by an elected Member or auditor, if necessary.
g) The accounts will also be received at the AGM and be made available to all Members.
a) The society recognises that certain groups and individuals are discriminated against in society. The Committee shall be opposed to such discrimination and committed to equality of opportunity in its business, in its relations with its Members and others and in its composition of Committees.
b) The society will ensure that in all its dealings no one shall be disadvantaged because of their sex, marital status, sexual orientation, domestic responsibilities, age, religion, ethnic origin, race, colour, illness or disability.
Amendments to the Constitution
a) The constitution will be reviewed annually and any amendment to this Constitution shall be made at an EGM or AGM.
b) All proposed alterations shall be given to the Committee in writing not less than one month before the EGM or AGM. These proposals should be outlined on notices advertising the Meeting at least one month prior to the EGM or AGM.
c) Any amendment shall require the approval of a two thirds majority of Members present and voting at the Meeting.
Winding Up (Dissolution Clause)
a) PCyC can be wound up if this is proposed at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) for this purpose called by a Committee Member, and 2/3 of the Members present at the Meeting agree with the proposal.
b) At the EGM called for that purpose any assets remaining will be transferred to a society with similar aims and objectives within the areas of interest or an appropriate charity to be agreed upon by the Committee.
Stuart Mee
Amended 9 September 2014
Amended 15 September 2015


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OPINION, John Hood: State policy agendas sound familiar
By John Hood | John Locke Foundation
North Carolina Republicans lost their General Assembly supermajorities in the 2018 midterms, and the GOP nationally lost ground in both legislatures and governorships after years of dominance in state capitals. So, as state lawmakers begin their 2019 sessions, should we expect dramatic changes in state policy?
Don't count on it. Despite their recent losses, Republicans remain the dominant force in state governments, and conservatives remain the dominant force in GOP politics.
Republicans currently control 31 legislatures. Democrats control the legislatures in 18 states. Just a single state, Minnesota, has one Democratic and one Republican chamber. As for state governors, Republicans suffered a net loss of six in 2018 but still comprise a majority at 27 to 23.
According to recent reporting from outlets that cover these issues, such asGoverning magazine and the Pew Charitable Trusts' Stateline project, many of the major legislative battles of 2019 will likely represent continuations of preexisting conflicts in state capitals over tax policy, education funding, Medicaid expansion, and voting laws.
Generally speaking, Democrats in state capitals are trying to raise taxes to fund additional spending. Republicans are trying to block this, and in some cases to reduce and reform taxes to spur economic growth and expand freedom.
While at the national level Democrats talk mostly about raising income taxes on the wealthy, at the state level they often focus on sales or excise taxes, particularly on energy, tobacco, and beverages. Indeed, some Democratic governors and legislators are trying to use new state-tax policies to offset last year's elimination of the federal income-tax deduction for state and local taxes paid, which affected mostly wealthy households.
On the spending side, both parties typically earmark education to receive the bulk of any new revenues, either to increase teacher pay and reduce class sizes in K-12 or to stave off tuition increases at colleges and universities. Democrats typically seek to outbid Republicans by pitching tax hikes the latter won't countenance. Most voters favor higher taxes to boost education in the abstract, but support drops when voters learn how much their states already spend.
Most states have now expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, with Idaho, Nebraska, and Utah doing so by referendum in November. In the remaining holdouts, a powerful alliance of medical providers and left-wing activists will deploy its considerable resources again in 2019, offering to negotiate with GOP lawmakers on reassurances such as work requirements, eligibility caps, and fiscal controls.
As for voting laws, look for a conflict of ironies in state capitals. Citing North Carolina's own disputed election in the 9th Congressional District, Democrats accuse Republicans of paying too much attention to in-person fraud while ignoring potential misdeeds with absentee ballots. For their part, Republicans point out that Democrats are actively promoting in many states the very "absentee-ballot harvesting" practices that are alleged, and currently illegal, in our state.
North Carolinians no doubt will see a lot that was familiar here. When it comes to state policy disputes, there may be regional differences in accent, so to speak, but not so much in vocabulary.
John Hood is chairman of the Raleigh-based John Locke Foundation.


Tretinoin, a prescription retinoid (commonly sold under the brand name Retin-A), has been one of the biggest players responsible for keeping my acne at bay. I've been a Tretinoin user for nearly a year and a half now. Tretinoin is available in multiple formats, including a cream, a gel, and a gel Microsphere. For the first 12 months of my Tretinoin usage, I used the cream. I went through the same purging process many retinoid users go through for the first couple of months, which was basically a bunch of pimples emerging and coming to a head on my chin and forehead, along with some peeling. I also had a few mishaps that involved applying too much Tretinoin cream. These incidences caused a compromised moisture barrier, which manifested as extremely dry, sometimes painful, red, flaky, dry patches. It was not a fun adjustment period, but after the first 8 weeks or so, I was rewarded with a brighter, clearer complexion, and significantly less acne than I had before I started the prescription. The effectiveness of Tretinoin more than made up for the increased sensitivity I experienced, and after the first 9 months, my skin seemed to adjust – it was still sensitive, but far less so.
It was around that time that I started looking into other forms of topical Tretinoin, and began reading up on the gel Microsphere, which is time released and therefore, less irritating. A few months ago, my dermatologist agreed that the gel Microsphere would be worth a try, so I made the switch from Tretinoin Cream 0.025% to Tretinoin Gel Microsphere 0.04%.
Tretinoin (all-trans retinoic acid) was developed by Dr.Albert Kligman and Dr.James Fulton in 1969 as an acne treatment, and was known under the brand name Retin-A – a brand name that is still the most recognizable of the prescription retinoid products available today. It works as a cell-communicating agent, signaling cells in the deeper layers of the skin to create new, healthy skin cells and increasing cellular turnover. It was later discovered that the very mechanism that allows Tretinoin eliminate acne also helps heal photodamage, reduce wrinkles, and slow the aging process.
Tretinoin is a prescription-only treatment, as it is the actual all-trans retinoic acid, which is derived from Vitamin A. Over the counter retinoids such as retinol are indirect forms of all-trans retinoic acid, meaning that the ingredient itself is not an all-trans-retinoic acid, but your body eventually converts it to one once it's been absorbed.
As previously mentioned, there are three main types of topical Tretinoin – a cream, a gel, and a gel Microsphere. Tretinoin Cream is obviously a cream. However, there is often some confusion when talking about the two gel formats, Tretinoin Gel and Tretinoin Gel Microsphere. I, myself, was under the impression for a long time that all Tretinoin Gel was the Mircosphere formula, but this is not the case. There is actually a regular Tretinoin Gel that is vastly different from the gel Microsphere. The regular gel is not a time-release formula, and the gel itself contains a high amount of denatured alcohol. Plain old Tretinoin Gel is clear. The Tretinoin Gel Microsphere formula does not contain as much denatured alcohol, and is an opaque, yellowish color. Gel Microsphere also uses a special delivery system called Microsponge, which is composed of tiny, sphere shaped particles with a porous surface. The porous surface allows for a sustained flow of the Tretinoin out of the sphere, and is what makes Tretinoin Gel Microsphere a time-release product. It's worth noting that the spheres are so small that you cannot see or feel them in the product.
If you're interested in learning more about Microsponge technology, there is a great article from the Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology & Research worth checking out: Microsponges: A novel strategy for drug delivery system.
Tretinoin Gel Microsphere, 0.04% comes packaged in a basic metal tube. It's nothing frilly, but it's hygienic and gets the job done.
There is no discernable smell to Tretinoin Gel Microsphere, 0.04%. I've actually tried really hard to smell it on a few occasions, but even the faintest scent of soap left behind on my hands is powerful enough to obscure whatever smell this product might actually have.
I apply a pea sized amount to my entire face at night, per the pharmacy's instructions. I've done a little bit of experimentation as to what point in my routine this should be applied. Initially, I tried applying it first thing after washing my face, before even applying a toner. After gently massaging in the Tretinoin Gel Microsphere, I waited 20 to 30 minutes to give the Tretinoin ample time to absorb, then applied the rest of my skincare products. Applying it first seemed to work fine, but my skin did feel a bit a dry by the time I was ready to perform the rest of my skincare routine. Of course, by the time I applied my moisturizer, I didn't feel dry anymore, but I couldn't help but think I was experiencing a little more water loss than I'd like to be by applying the products in this order.
After the first month, I decided to try applying the Tretinoin Gel Microsphere in the middle of my skincare routine. For this, I applied my toner, my serum, then a little facial oil mixed with aloe propolis gel, and waited 30-60 minutes for everything to absorb completely. I then applied the Tretinoin and waited another 30 minutes before finally applying my moisturizer. My results with the Tretinoin appear to be the same as they were when I was applying it first, except with this method I'm not experiencing any periods of dryness (however brief they may be). This method of application seems to suit me better even though it's slightly more work with the two waiting periods.
I absolutely love the Tretinoin Gel Microsphere formula. It has been just as effective at keeping my acne at bay as my Tretinoin Cream was, but I find the Gel Microsphere to be far less irritating. There have been multiple instances when I've accidentally squeezed a bit too much out of the tube at once, and not wanting to waste any product, applied it all to my face. With the cream, this would have been a mistake I paid for with inflamed, red, flaky areas that lasted for at least a week. With the Tretinoin Gel Microsphere, all I experienced was a little extra redness the following day, and then everything was business as usual.
I can't really speak to how the initial adjustment period for Tretinoin Gel Microsphere for new Tretinoin users, since I'd already been using the Tretinoin cream for a year before switching to this formula. However, I can say that I had about 5 weeks before starting the Gel Microsphere when I wasn't using any Tretinoin at all because my prescription had run out. I'd fully prepared myself for some sort of break-in/purging period when starting the Tretinoin Gel Microsphere, but it was smooth sailing from the start. I imagine this is largely due to the fact that I'd been using the Tretinoin Cream for so long before stopping, but I was surprised that I didn't experience ill effects from stopping for so long in between.
I'll definitely be sticking with Tretinoin Gel Microsphere, 0.04% for the foreseeable future. I think it's definitely worth asking about if you've used other Tretinoin products in the past and couldn't tolerate the purging and the peeling – this formula seems to be much gentler without losing any efficacy.
• you have eczema or other skin conditions.
• you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
• you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or may be pregnant.
• you are using any other medicines to treat your acne. Do not use any other medicines unless they are recommended by your doctor. Other acne medicines used with Tretinoin may make your face more likely to be dry and red and cause it to peel.
• you are taking medicines for other health conditions. Some medicines may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking.
For a complete list of drug precautions, you can view the patient information here.
• Your acne might be caused by an underlying issue that you need to know about, and could require a difference course of treatment altogether. Only your doctor will be able to make this determination.
• If you have insurance, it may be significantly cheaper to get this through the pharmacy than it would through a questionable internet source. Additionally, Wal-mart, Target, Harris Teeter, and Rite-Aid all have $4 prescription drug plans for generic medications (which includes Tretinoin Gel Microsphere) in many US states. I live in NC, and pay $4 for this product every couple of months.
Are you a Tretinoin user or have you tried it in the past? Have you tried the Tretinoin Gel Microsphere before? What kind of results did you get?
Have been considering jumping onto the Tretinoin bandwagon for a long time. The sound of purging just scared the crap out of me. Kind of how I stopped using my Clarisonic after a good 2 weeks then my acne was all over the place. I know it's part of the process to better skin but it just makes me so depressed when I look in the mirror. Have you heard of AllDayChemist? I read recommendations for their Tretinoin products. What's your judgement on it. I'm afraid if I asked my doctor for some Tretinoin he'd refuse me since I really don't have acne.
Hey Anne! Yeah, the sound of purging scare me a bit before I actually went though it. The purging period really varies from person to person, and I felt like mine was manageable. I'd say it was only slightly worse than my regular breakouts. I actually thought the process of building up a tolerance to Tretinoin and waiting out the period of sensitivity was a much larger inconvenience! That experience also really varies by person. I personally had very sensitive skin for the first 9 months of using it – it was very easy for me to have a reaction to a product. Certain ingredients that didn't irritate me before would cause problems after I started using Tretinoin, and it was very easy to accidentally compromise my moisture barrier. I'm not nearly as sensitive now as I was in those early months, but I am still more sensitive than I was before I started using it.
I've heard of AllDayChemist but have never ordered anything from there. I've read some forum posts from people who say they bought their Tretinoin products there. I've also read that they've had some credit card issues in the past, so if you do wind up ordering something from them, maybe do it with a pre-paid card?
Also, have you thought about trying a good over the counter retinoid instead? They have fewer side effects, lower risk of irritation and they're easier to access. Makeup Artist's Choice, FutureDerm, and Paula's Choice all make great retinol products! The FutureDerm retinol in particular is a time release formula, and carries a very low risk of irritation in spite of the fact that it contains a high amount of retinol. If it wasn't cheaper for me to use my prescription, I might even consider switching to the FutureDerm one myself!
The options seem a tad expensive while adding on the international shipping. I swear we Australian live under a rock or something.
I know that when you start, you should work from the lowest % then up. What's the difference between say a 0.10 cream and a 0.10 gel? Does one get absorbed faster than the other? Also would it be silly to apply it to just one side of my face then work on the other side another time since I don't want my whole face to be purging? Are there side effects once you stop using it? I know sometimes I can be very lazy with my skincare routine. Thanks so much for your reply Kerry!
Oh yeah, I forgot about how crazy the shipping charges to Australia are! That would drive me crazy!
The differences between the cream and the gel formulas are that the cream is less drying (but it's still drying) than the gel, and the gel absorbs faster due to the alcohol content. I personally wouldn't apply it to just one side of my face at a time since that would double the amount of time it would take to purge and adjust to the medication. Once you stop using Tretinoin, any issues you had prior to using it will generally reemerge. Because it works by signaling cell growth rather than just treating a topical symptom, consistency is important. If you've never used a retinoid before, start with the smallest % (usually 0.010%) and use it every two nights for the first couple of weeks, eventually increasing to every other night. Then if you want to, work your way up to nightly. I was a nightly user for a long time but have just recently (like in the past week) cut down to every other evening so I could use an AHA on alternate nights. All that said, I'm definitely no doctor – these tips are just are my regurgitated bits of information I've collected from my own experiences with my derm and my Tretinoin usage.
I still think it would be far less risky if you could find an OTC retinoid you like. Are Neutrogena products readily available in Australia? They make a retinol serum called Ageless Intensives Deep Wrinkle Serum that I haven't personally tried, but gets rave reviews!
I was on retin-a for three months and had no improvement. I had a huge outbreak of cystic acne that never got better. Really was disappointing because everyone I'd talked to had such great results.
That's a bummer, Deborah! Cystic acne is the worst. Were you ever able to find something that worked for you?
I'm curious to know which Tretinoin formula you tried. Do you remember if it was the cream, the gel, or the micro-gel?
It was a major bummer. Still trying to find something to take out this acne. I used the lowest dose of the cream.
This was interesting, thanks for writing it up. What do you think about OTC retinol creams and the like? I am actually really interested in trying Retin-A, but my crappy insurance makes going to a doctor to get the actual prescription really expensive, which is annoying because generics of the cream itself are so cheap, grr.
I think there are some really excellent OTC retinoids out there! Makeup Artist's Choice makes a really great one, as does FutureDerm. I've also heard good things about the Neutrogena Ageless Intensives Deep Wrinkle Serum, though I'd imagine that's the weakest retinol concentration of the three.
i want to try a retinol cream. I really want to try it, but haven't yet.
Are there any specific creams you've been thinking about?
Hi, hoping you could help since you are so familiar with tretinoin. I recently got prescribed tretinoin (cream, not the microgel) after a particular nasty flare up and am wondering if I could use this in conjunction with a vitamin c serum. Since both are more suited to use at night, should I alternate them by day or can I use them together (do the usual skin care routine including the vit c serum, then the tret afterwards)?
Hi Belinda! I would use the Vitamin C serum in the daytime and the Tretinoin at night. That's what I do when I'm using a Vitamin C serum. Just be sure to be extra vigilant with sunscreen, as the serum will make your skin more photosensitive. If you really want to use both of them at night, you could, but I'd personally wait at least 45 minutes after applying the C serum before applying the Tretinoin. Also, using both in the same time of day raises your risk of irritation. I think I could probably pull it off now, only because my skin has become more tolerant of acids in general, but a year ago? There's no way I could have used them at the same time of day. I hope that helps!
I was on Tretinoin .025 gel for about 12 weeks. At first my skin got much worse (which I expected), but then it seemed to be getting better until about 2-3 two weeks ago, when I broke out horribly again. So now I'm on Tretinoin .04 microsphere gel. I had no idea that this new gel would be different from my old gel. It smells and looks different, like you noted above. Are there any other differences I should expect?
Hi Renee! I haven't tried the regular Tretinoin gel before, but I can tell you that I felt the Microsphere Gel was an improvement. My sensitivity decreased quite a bit, and any acne I did get felt less inflamed. I was impressed by this particularly because the amount of all-trans retinoic acid is actually greater in the Microsphere gel.
If you have oily skin, I imagine the regular Tretinoin gel would do a better job controlling oil because of the alcohol content. I personally have dry skin, so I'm happy to have an alcohol-free formula.
I'd be interested to know how you feel the two compare for you once you've had a chance to use the Microsphere gel for a while!
I started the microsphere gel .1% in Jan this year, so I have been on it for about 9 weeks. I did not have terrible acne to begin with but always did have some pimples and had feeling more would always be showing up, and I do have oily skin. Since using it have felt my skin slowly get better with less inflamed pimples and pimples that go away much faster, hasn't helped with the oily skin though. Still feel like my skin is irritated at times and complexion is not there yet. When did your skin really noticably adjust for you? And when you go out for the night with freinds to dinner and bars or activites, do you apply your retin a after showering before you go out, or do you wash up again once you get in for the night and then apply?
Hey Adam! My skin noticeably improved at around the 8-10 week mark, if I recall correctly. It took a very long time for my skin to adjust though, in terms of sensitivity – but that was with the Tretinoin cream. With the microsphere, my sensitivity decreased quite a bit.
In terms of application time, I do my skin care routine (without Tretinoin) in the morning, and again at night (with the Tretinoin) after I've come home from going out.
– Use a 2% BHA that does not contain alcohol. I really like Paula's Choice BHAs a lot. Since you have oily skin, I think you would probably most like the Clear Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution with 2% Salicylic Acid (Salicylic Acid is a BHA). The texture of that one is water thin. You can apply it with a cotton pad just after washing your face.
B. apply your Tretinoin, then wait 30 to 45 minutes and apply your moisturizer.
You can use BHA in the morning as well if you need some extra oomph. Just keep an eye out for irritation.
If you do decide to try the BHA, I'd love to know how it works out for you!
I definitely want to try the Micro gel although I don't have any real issues with the regular one. Didn't even get any purging when I started… The only real problem is the massive peeling during winter which I assumed was normal because the air was colder/dryer. Have you noticed any difference in using the Microgel vs. the normal gel during winter?
I used different strengths of tretinoin and tazarotene for a couple of years, and they did lessen my acne, but gave me red skin instead, no matter how little I used. It wasn't that noticeable while I was using them, I only saw the difference when I ran out of tretinoin. I had no way of getting them again, and panicked a bit about how I was going to keep my acne at bay, but then I bit the bullet and ordered some Korean BB cream samples to experiment a bit.
I actually just started using the same generic tretinoin micro .04% for my moderate/severe acne, and I haven't really experienced too many adverse effects. I'm at the end of my second week, and I'm pretty hopeful and looking forward to what my skin will look like in a couple of months. I started off applying it every 3rd night, and now I'm starting to apply it every other night.
I did notice that I had to switch my cleanser to a more hydrating one (I went out and bought CeraVe Foaming cleanser, but that was actually too drying, so I exchanged it for the Hydrating version), which has helped, but now I'm afraid that it might be leading to some more clogged pores, so I'm wondering if I should go back to the CeraVe Foaming now that my skin seems to be more normalized.
I had to be incredibly gentle with my combination, sensitive, very acne-prone skin during the first week and half on tretinoin micro .04%. I use a balm cleanser and a washcloth to take it off, but I realized that my skin actually started to sting as I used CeraVe Hydrating as my second cleanser, and I attributed to the increased sensitivity to Retin-A.
However, I am noticing improvements in skin tone and what I assume to be the start of fading of some PIH, which is a really big problem I have. Basically anything that pops up on my face will scar, regardless if I "pick' at it or not.
The one issue I have with tretinoin micro .04% is the cost, which is pretty prohibitive. I ended up paying around $90 for the generic at my local pharmacy, and I don't think Target pharmacy in NY covers the generic tretinoin. I know the risks, but the option of buying some generic tretinoin online is pretty appealing right now.
She said that sometimes the composition of the two are different. I guess the exact way they blend the two gels are a bit different. She didn't say if they work differently on the skin. I think she just overall prefers the brand name over the generic for all medications herself. I have heard that the generic is just fine. That is the one that my sister uses with great results. I am wondering if the pharmacist would even give me the generic if she wrote the brand name on the RX.
I have been on Ziana (0.025& tretinoin + clindamycin), but even with insurance, the co-pay is much more expensive than $4 generic prescriptions so that's why you've convinced me to try the micro out. My question is that I can't find it listed on any $4 prescription drug list from Walgreens/Walmart/Target/Rite Aid/etc. Which store do you specifically get it from? Or are these lists just not updated? Has the micro been taken off the list?
You mention getting it for $4 but those places don't seem to offer this price. could you be more specific about where you are getting it? Thanks.
After just finding out about this fantastic blog, I hope you are still able to answer a question I have!
I'm already using BHA/AHA and vitamin C product. The Vit C in the morning and BHA/AHA in the evening and would like to add a Retinoid to my routine.
After doing some background work on different products containin Tretinoin, I've kinda narrowed it down to Gel Microsphere and Renova. Just wondering which type you would suggest for a 20 year old with quite mild acne interested in anti-aging and even skin tone!
I have been using Retin A mocrosphere .1% for years. One year I used generic (now that there is a generic) and then went back to brand – and now I just picked up generic again because I didn't feel like fighting my insurance and I didn't notice a difference anyway. I tried using the tretinoin gel generic (not micro) once and it smelt like pure rubbing alcohol and burnt my face off. I have no idea how anyone uses that stuff or how it is even prescribed – it was awful. The cream just plain didn't work.
In my 20s I started breaking out everywhere literally overnight. I thought I had broken out in a rash but it never went away. Acne on my neck, arms, chest, back, and face. Was awful. I suffered for three years. I wouldnt wear short sleeves or show any skin. Tried an antibiotic and it didn't help much. I wanted accutane but the derm wouldn't give it to me because of my depression. Told me I should seek counseling because I said it was really affecting my self esteem. Switched docs. New doc put me on 100 of spirolactone, .1 tretinoin microsphere to put on in the morning – i also will do it at night but once in a while give my skin a break, and doxicycline 100 twice a day. All my acne went away. The spironolactone (aldactone is the brand name I take generic) blocks testosterone. I had hormonal acne. If you are a female in your 20s and start breaking out all over it's probably hormonal. I have been on this regimin for about 6 years I think. I am almost 35. I still need it all:-( I hate that I need it but I do.
I recently was switched to one pill a day of the spiro – instead of 2 50 tab pills. I am experiencing breakthrough acne. Going to ask to go back to the two pills and switch manufacturers.
I LOVE the micro though! Good stuff!
I have been using tretinoin cream 0.025% for about 1 month now. I only use it every other day, because I find that this really cuts down on the peeling. I wait at least an hour after cleansing and moisturizing. I keep the tretinoin in my bedside table so that I don't forget. It makes my skin incredibly soft and smooth. After reading a ton of tretinoin reviews online, I was worried that I'd experience a purging period where I started to break out a ton. I didn't notice a ton of new breakouts. I had a couple breakouts below my nose, but that could be attributed to a new lip product. I can't be sure. Otherwise, I really love tretinoin so far. I hope that I will see a reduction in fine lines as I continue to use it consistently.


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Sep. 15 2011, Published 9:30 a.m. ET
By Radar Staff
Mark Ballas and Pia Toscano have officially called it quits after several months of dating; the news comes on the heels of Star magazine's exclusive report that Ballas has been hooking up with Kristen Cavallari, his new partner on Dancing with the Stars.
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Ballas, 25, and Toscano, 22, decided to go their separate ways after a heart-to-heart talk this week about their demanding careers, according to PEOPLE.
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