My weekend cottage is now empty and clean and ready for the new owners. But….. my house in the city is now FULL of clutter! In my last newsletter I promised I would tell you how I dealt with it all. I discovered de-cluttering is a long process with no ONE solution. This week, I will also talk a little bit about the stress of living in chaos or clutter.
I had big dreams about completely decluttering my house and making a little money on the side, but I have spent the last 2 weeks discovering that is a dream. On Friday I put some items into storage that I want to keep and don't need in the short term. I singled out two valuable items of furniture that I no longer use and this morning took them to the Auctioneer. And I spent a weekend on facebook messenger trying to sell about 10 items, but only managed to dispose of 4!
Then, the line of least resistance, giving it away to charity. One friend emailed me about an NGO that urgently needed 2nd hand goods, so I arranged for her to deliver two large bags on my behalf. Then another NGO where I have been volunteering for the past few years became an easy outlet for clearing.
I have always heard people say that living in a cluttered environment reflects what is going on in your life. Well, I have to confess that for the past 3 or 4 weeks my life has felt pretty out of control. Now that the 2nd house is emptied, I can perhaps get on top of the task of decluttering and easing up the stress.
Why all the fuss you might say? In a previous newsletter I referred to living in the country and going off-grid as one of the ways to reduce expenses in retirement. Well, I wrote that blog about my own plans. In fact we are actively looking for land at present. I now realise this is at the root of all my stress, because I do not know where I am going to be living and when it will happen – which explains why I am holding on to possessions that I do not need right now, but might need in the future.
Ironically, I attended a workshop on stress last week and discovered that the worst stressors are the ones we feel we cannot control. I had this light bulb moment that the insecurity of not know where I will put down my roots in the next year is causing immense stress. I have since put the screws on my business partner and we have upped the search because, as I said to him – I cannot live like this indefinitely.
Watch this space for more developments on becoming sustainably self-sufficient in retirement!


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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnant patients have been advised to be extra vigilant about safety precautions, including washing their hands, social distancing, avoiding large gatherings, and wearing a face covering.
Now, nearly a year later, the U.S. is delivering its first shipments of vaccines. On Dec.15, WVU Medicine received its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine and began vaccinating its frontline caregivers, including Annelee Boyle, M.D., medical director of the WVU Medicine Children's Maternal Infant Care Center and Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
Annelee Boyle, M.D., receives her first COVID-19 vaccination
"I can't socially distance. I'm the person that gets called when a pregnant woman with COVID-19 goes into respiratory distress, which has helped shape my decision to take the vaccine," Dr. Boyle said.
As a high-risk pregnancy specialist who was 26-weeks pregnant at the time she was vaccinated, Boyle said the risks associated with getting COVID-19 while pregnant are far worse than the risks associated with the vaccine.
"I weighed the theoretic risks to myself and my baby against the known risks to myself and my baby. And for me, that risk-benefit profile favored accepting the vaccine," she said. "We know that pregnant women are at higher risk of adverse outcomes with COVID. They have increased risk of hospitalization, need for ICU and mechanical ventilation, and a slight increase risk in death compared to non-pregnant patients."
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine recommend that the COVID-19 vaccine should not be withheld from pregnant individuals who meet criteria for vaccination based on their recommended priority group.
In addition, the COVID-19 vaccine is believed to be safe for women who are breastfeeding. Live vaccines are not recommended for pregnant women, but the COVID-19 vaccine is not live.
"It's an mRNA vaccine, which is broken down by the body, and not incorporated into your DNA at all," Boyle said.
Boyle suggests pregnant and breastfeeding women with questions about the COVID vaccine contact their doctors.
"It's important to discuss your medical conditions and life circumstances with your doctor, and then make a decision that works best for you and your family," she said.
For more information on Dr. Boyle, click here. For more information on COVID-19, visit WVUMedicine.org/COVID. For more information on WVU Medicine Children's, visit Childrens.WVUMedicine.org.
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Chapman and Associates Health Care in LaVale, Md., will join WVU Medicine University Health Associates (UHA) on February 22. The practice will be operated by UHA as LaVale Medical Center. Chapman and Associates Health Care was started in December 2012 by Cathy Chapman, C.R.N.P. The integrated practice has grown to include primary care, behavioral health medication management, and therapy services. "We are excited to join WVU Medicine and are looking forward to the services and resources this affiliation will provide to our patients," Chapman said. "WVU Medicine is committed to continuing our team based integrated care approach in providing high quality care to our patients." The practice includes Cathy Chapman, family practice nurse practitioner and psych mental health nurse practitioner, April Cross, C.R.N.P., family nurse practitioner, certified diabetes educator, and health coach, Carrie McDonald, L.C.S.W.-C., certified cognitive behavioral therapist; Geri Fox L.C.S.W.-C., certified diabetic behavioral therapist; Andrea Opel, L.C.S.W.-C., certified mind-body medicine therapist. The practice currently sees patients age seven and older for primary care and behavioral health services. Office hours are Monday through Friday with early morning and evening appointments available. For more information call 240-362-7294. We are excited for the opportunity to welcome LaVale Medical Center to the WVU Medicine family," Michael Edmond, M.D., WVU Health System chief medical officer, said. "As we continue to partner with facilities across the border in neighboring states, we further our mission to offer the best possible care to our patients close to where they call home." The West Virginia University Health System, which operates under the brand "WVU Medicine," is both West Virginia's largest health system and largest private employer. Comprised of 13 owned hospitals, including its 700-bed flagship academic medical center in Morgantown, WVU Health System also provides management services to several community-based hospitals and clinics across a four-state region that includes West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland. The academic health system also includes a children's hospital – WVU Medicine Children's – and five institutes – the WVU Cancer Institute, the WVU Critical Care and Trauma Institute, the WVU Eye Institute, the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, and the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. For more information, visit WVUMedicine.org.
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Posted on May 17, 2021, Modified : May 18, 2021 Daniel Larshon
The former basketball player with towering 6ft 6-inch height Doug Christie initially struggled a lot to shine. Doug played for several known teams like Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks before showcasing his full potential with Toronto Raptors.
Christie's vital role as a shooting guard with another team Sacramento Kings made him one of the league's best defenders. Following his retirement, the greatest player currently serves as a commentator for the Sacramento Kings on NBC Sports, California.
Besides, Doug also has collected considerable wealth from his career. Let's take a close look at his net worth and salary.
What Is Doug Christie's Net Worth?
Doug Christie has an estimated net worth of $20 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
American former basketball player Doug Christie
Source: Sports Net
The player has earned the aforementioned figure from his basketball player and other endeavours.
How Much Is His Salary?
Doug Christie became the part of several established teams during his extensive career from 1992-2007. The details of his salaries are mentioned below:
Year Team Salary
1994 Los Angeles Clippers $1,445,000
1995 New York Knicks $1,244,000
1997 Toronto Raptors $1,355,000
2001 Sacramento Kings $3,140,000
In 2006, Christie played for Orlando Magic and was paid $8,200,000 from the team. His last salary as a basketball player was $158,071 from the Los Angeles Clippers in 2007.
After his retirement, Doug landed the job as a commentator for the Sacramento Kings on NBC Sports, California. As per sources, the average salary of a basketball commentator is over $69,035 a year.
Where Is Doug Christie's House?
Doug Christie previously lived in his former house, located in Bellevue, Washington. According to public records, the player bought the property for $730k back in July 2001.
The 10,640 sq ft home features five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Sources reported that Doug sold it in 2009.
Short-Biography
Doug Christie was born on May 9, 1970, in Seattle, Washington, to John Malone and Norma Christie. He holds an American nationality and belongs to Black ethnicity.
Christie showed great temptation towards basketball since his early childhood. He widely played for Cascade Middle School and for Mark Morris High School.
Upon schooling, Doug got enrolled at Seattle's Rainier Beach High School. He later studied sociology and played college basketball at Pepperdine University.
Doug Christie has been in a committed marital relationship with his wife Jackie Christie for over 26-years. The power couple tied the knot on 8th July 1993.
Doug Christie and his wife Jackie Christie
The pair is also blessed with three children, a daughter, Chantel Christie and a son, Douglas Christie Jr. The detail of their one child is, however, missing.
Their enduring married life was also featured in New Yor Times in 2002.
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Iowa GOP Lincoln Unity Dinner — Giuliani, Romney, Cox, Huckabee
April 14, 2007 by O.Kay Henderson
I'm sitting in the back of the banquet hall (Polk Co Convention Complex, top floor), at one of the two tables set up for reporters using laptops. The event was to start at 4:30 p.m. At 4:23, folks started streaming in the door — there was a reception beforehand — so Ray Hoffman, the RPI chairman, made his welcoming comments a tad bit late.
The crowd paid $75 each to eat a pork loin dinner and hear 9 candidates who want to be the next president. California Congressman Duncan Hunter was headed here on a commercial flight. It was cancelled. He charted a jet. It had "mechanical problems in the air, according to Congressman Tom Latham, so the plane turned around and Hunter did not make it to Iowa.
First on stage: former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani. He was introduced by Latham. The crowd stood and applauded. Here are my notes, on the fly:
"Did you have to mention that I supervised all the US Attorneys? I'm probably going to be subpoened on Monday," Giuliani began, a joke made in reference to Latham's introduction.
"If I look a little shocked at this gathering — I've never seen so many Republicans. In NYC, we're outnumbered…I think I'm going to run in the Iowa Caucuses just so I can meet Republicans. It's going to be great." applause.
Giuliani told a story about being elected and serving as mayor, jokingly claiming to have stopped the fall of snow in the city.
He told the crowd there are a lot of things at stake in the election, like whether we're going to remain a growth economy. Democrats will copy the economies of western Europe, according to Giuliani "As if they're doing so well," Giuliani. And we're not going to be on offense against terrorism anymore (if Democrats win)…"We've got to make sure that we elect a Republican president and a Republicn congress in 2008."
He said the best way to do that is to be a party that "is best known for what we are for, not what we are against"…That's what our great leaders always give us….We're for growth through lower taxes….that's why we lower taxes…that brings about economic growth. We're for reducing the size of government because government can be too much of a burden on private sector.
Seque into education, says he's for school choice, gets some applause.
"If we don't get elected, we're going to have socialized medicine in this country"…They want to make our health care system like…France and Italy…I had prostate cancer…I've talked with people who ask for advice…says no one ever tries to get into a hosptial in another country for treatment.
We have a flawed health care system…but we still have the best health care system and we're going to fix it without ruining it…because it's private, because it's competitive and because there's a profit-motive in it.
"If we don't get elected, I think it's in real jeopardy," Giuliani said of the health care system.
Discussion of "energy independence." Russians got ahead of us in the quest for space and Eisenhauer recognized that. Kennedy continued it, Johnson continued it and Nixon finished it and be beat them to the moon. Working together for the national good is what's needed.
Lauded ethanol. "Why is it that Brazil is ahead of us in ethanol?" Giuliani asked. "We should be ahead of Brazil and we should be ahead of other countries in nuclear power..and wind and solar power."
"The theme for us is that we're a party of growth, that we're a party characterized by what we're far."
"We're at war with terrorists not because we want to be. We're at war with terrorists because they're at war with us."
He repeated his recent line about telegraphing retreat to enemies. "Does that make any sense?" he asked. A couple of people in the crowd said "No."
Neither party has a monopoly on virtue or vice. "When you start thinking that, you get all confused.
Democrats don't see the wider war on terror. It isn't just about Irq…there are people in other parts of this world…that are planning to come here and kill us…they're going to succeed in doing it again if we go back on defense.
"Never again are we going to be on defense against terrorists," Giuliani said, to applause from the crowd.
"I would like to be your president. I hope you select me," he said, pausing. "Please," Giuliani followed. Then another pause. "But if you don't…ever single one of them is better than Hillary, Senator Obama, Senator Edwards and the other long list of Democrats." (Giuliani got his loudest applause for that line)
Ended with Reagan's 11th Commandment: "When this primary is over, we are all going to be on the same side," Giuliani said. "…This party has to remain together. It's for our good as a party."
Some stood during the applause at the conclusion of the speech. Most didn't.
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney was next, again introduced by Latham, who told the crowd he was glad Romney had raised the most money among the candidates because Latham revealed his daughter is working for Romney. "The American Dream is having your kids move out and get a job," Latham joked, quickly adding he wasn't endorsing Romney or anybody else in the race.
Romney began with a joke he tells that has a punchline in which his wife tell him "Mitt, you aren't in my wildest dreams." Then, Romney invited his son, Josh, and wife, Ann, up on stage to introduce them to the crowd. "I'm just happy to have them here this evening to remind myself and you why you run for president," Romney said, as his wife and son stood at his side."….I want to make sure that America's children have a more prosperous and safe country."
Wife and son exited the stage.
"I haven't spent my life in politics. That's for sure. I spent my life in the private sector just like most everybody in this room." …Almost anywhere in the private sector things get better or you go out of business…I've learned how to change organizations and make things better and if ever there was a time when we need change in Washington…"
The folks in Washington are "spending too much time talking and debating…In the private sector, talk is worthless…you have to get the job done."
"America faces some huge challenges."..Number one this attack from jihadists…to cause the collapse of all moderate Islamic states…and the collapse of the United States of America.
We face competition from India, China. 'We're going to have to raise the bar," he said.
"We're spending too much money in Washington…our health care system leaves too many behind…and look what's happening to our culture."
"We have to turn to the source of our strength….We have a great govt but that's not what makes America strong…respect the sanctity of human life." applause.
When America faces challenges, you turn to say how do you strengthen the American people. Romney said the GOP operates on a philosophy of strength: military, economic, family.
Military strength: we have made it difficult for troops. He would have at least 100,000 more troops in US military. He want more spent on equipment, technology & health care. At least 4 percent GDP on military. applause.
"I think we're also increasingly recognizing that oil policy is about strength…We have to finally stop the rhetoric and get energy independence. We must become energy indpeendent to maintain our strength around the world."
"We have the most robust economy in the world….we need to keep that economy strong."
He praised Bush tax cuts…wants to make 'em permanent. Get rid of the death tax forever.
We need better schools for our kids…school choice is critical…We used to have bilingual ed in our state…We said let's take that to the voters and said…"If you want to be successful in America, you've got to speak the language of America." (loud applause)
Fix immigration system.. We need to secure our border. I want an employmjent verification sytem…fines against businesses…applause…Let me mention one more thing, if we want to strengthen the people of America, there's one place that's most improtant….the American home and "it concerns me enormously that one-third of our kids are born out of wedlock"…kids need moms and dads….Every child deserves a mother and a father."
"I am confient about the future of this country. It is bright. It is positive…I've seen the heart of the American people."
"I've met probably most of the people in this room, probably once or twice by now."
Ended with an Olympic story — the one about the flag from 9/11 being carried into Olympic stadium in Salt Lake.
Romney got more people standing to applaud at the end than Giuliani did.
Next up, John Cox, a Chicago businessman:
"I've been to all 99 counties. New Hampshire's a lot smaller. Cook County Republican Party president like being the opposition leader to Saddam."
Mayor Daley — 50 members of administration indicted…."Democrats in Chicago don't shake hands anymore, they just pat each other down." Laughter.
I'd like to talk about why I'm doing this crazy thing by talking about my four daughters…wife and female dog. Two daughters go to Loras.
He's one of founding members of Club for Growth…people we sent to Washington didn't keep to principles….get 'em back and we will win in 2008 if we stick to our principles.
25 years ago, somebody came out of the west. He wasn't the fair haired boy of the establishment, but he said it's the right thing to do to point out where we can improve. He won in a landslide.
Who am I do to this? I'm not a governor, senator, celebrity. I'm a businessman…I'm the descendant of legal immigrants. (applause) I believe in the shining city on a hill.
We only have to remember our princples. Send a message to the media, political elites in Washington. We want principles, true fiscal discipline, smaller more efficient govt in Washington, DC.
Next applause line: for fair tax.
Told the crowd he was pro-life because he's the son of single mother, who might have aborted him if abortion had been legal when he was born.
Crowd applauded. Some stood.
Next, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee who began with essentially an advertisement for his reception afterwards. He invited Paul Shanklin, the man who often does Bill Clinton's voice on the Rush Limbaugh Show, to the microphone (Shanklin's going to be at Huckabee's reception afterwards)
Shanklin: "I, too, am a former governor of Arkansas and Mike, I was the original man for Hope…It took him 10 yaers, but he cleaned up that mess in Arkansas….and I should know, because Hillary made it…and I want you to know something…I too am an avid hunter, but not varmits and that's why I am here tonight to reach out across the aisle to (a list of women's names, concluding with Candy)." ((Note, the varmit thing is a slap at Romney))
Huckbee then got back behind the mic, invited folks to hear Shanklin do more comedy at the after-party, and then Huckabee said HE will be performing with his band, Capital Offense. He's joked that he's running for president because his band didn't make it onto American Idol. "You'll find out," Huckabee promised those who come to listen.
I can't imagine sitting here listening to all 9 speakers ….a scripture comes to mind….They that endurse to the end shall be saved. "I want to thank you for your patience."
"Every single person is going to tell you that he's a true conservative. Now, you'll have to sort out whether that is true." At least it proves that in our party it still matters…and no one who isn't a conservative will get the nomination, he said.
I am a guy that some people have said showed up a little bit late…I should have started years, months ago…but I didn't start until just a few weeks ago. "While I may be one fo the guys coming a little bit late…Let me tell you what I'm not late in showing up for. I'm not late in declaring that life begins at conception and that's one of the reasons I am a Republican…Marriage is still between a man and a woman….I'm not late in believing in the Bush tax cuts…I'm not late coming into the idea that the Second Amendment…is about protecting our basic freedoms…and protecting ourselves from a government should it ever get out of control."
"I'm not late in believing that government ought to be competant…that our education system ought to work."..I was the first male in my family to even graduate high school….to go from being the kid who met a governor…to the kid who got to become a governor.
"That's why I love this country and I want every little kid in America to have the capacity to reach for the next rung on the ladder…."
By the way, it's tax weekend…He told a tax joke here.
"What makes for a good president? Frankly, to some, it's telling pepole what they want to hear….vote for me becauwe I'm going to tell you what I truly believe. Let me be honest, I'm probably not going to be the pick of Wall Street. I'm doubtful…pick of K street….(want to be pick of Main Street)"…As my pastor used to tell me, if you don't stand for something you'll fall for anything.
"I believe a president is elected to speak for all of those who can't speak for themselves anymore."
HetTold three poignant stories of where he contends government has failed people. First, the story of a black baby born in New Orleans just before Hurricane Katrina who died just 9 days shy of her first birthday. Her family had repeatedly complained to doctors about her health, but those concerns were brushed off. "They didn't discover the heart disease until they did her autopsy," Huckabee told a hushed crowd. "I want to be the president who is the voice for (that girl) so that doesn't happen in our country again," He said.
Then, he told the story of the miner who died in a recent mine accident. Huckabee read the letter written by the dying man: "Tell 'em I'll see 'em on the other side. It wasn' t bad. I just went to sleep. I love you." Huckabee told the crowd that mine had numerous safety violations. Martin Toller (my spelling, haven't checked) spent his life digging through the mine to give our country coal and energy — I want to speak up for him.
Finally, Huckabee told the story of the 25-year-old Marine who served in Iraq and drove 75 miles to St. Cloud to seek help from the VA because he felt suicidal. Huckabee told the crowd the VA sent him home because they were full…The next day he got on the telephone and he called….'Sir, you're number 26 and we only have 12 beds' Huckabee recounted as what an operator told the soldier. "For four days he held on and fought the toughest battle of his life and he couldn't fight it any longer" and he cinnitted suicide.
This country asked that soldier to give his all, but when he asked our country to give what was promised to him…"he was told to wait in line like he was at a bakery" and ladies and gentleman that should never, ever happen again. applause.
"He didn't die because we lacked the resource.s..he died because of old fashioned greed," Huckabee said.
Our party has the capacity to fix those cracks and give our country the optimistic leaders.
"There's some good folks walking across this stage asking to be your president….I promise if I get that position, I'll not only remember where I came from but I'll remember to be a voice" for (he listed his three examples)
The audience applauded.
The emcee next told the crowd they can take home the wine glasses on their tables, courtesy of the Fair Tax folks — each glass has Fair Tax written on it.
Now, a break for the main course to be served to the crowd, and for them to eat. I'll be back with the last batch later.
Filed Under: Congress, Iowa Caucuses, Politics Tagged With: Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney, Obama, Ron Paul, Rudy Giuliani, Tom Latham
Paul8148 says
I think The Winner is Tommy Thompson, Gave the best speech and his jokes worked.


Responsible for all work performed by the Fort Wayne office, Brad has been with The Hagerman Group since starting as an intern in 1998. Since then, he has spent time in every department, giving him a thorough understanding of Hagerman's core business.
When it comes to construction, Brad enjoys both the projects and the people and can see opportunities from multiple perspectives. Whether it's fostering internal culture or strategizing with a client during preconstruction, Brad loves meeting with people and interacting with different personalities.
Outside of the office, Brad likes hunting and spending time with his family. A natural teacher, he has coached since graduating college and currently coaches travel baseball and basketball.


An area general manager, Andy Bellamy, has also been appointed.
Here, all four new recruits talk up their properties and their new roles.
What are the USPs of your property?
Hull: The hotel has been architecturally designed to resemble the prow of a ship reflecting the city's rich maritime history, which is a lovely story to tell first-time guests to Liverpool!
Snoek: The most unique aspect of the hotel is the shared entrance that we have to Brands Hatch track – quite like any other sporting venue and nearby hotel! We have embraced the racing theme throughout with a themed bar and touches of motor inspired décor. Many of the bedrooms also overlook the track.
Brunet: Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel's most unique selling point is its rich history of star-studded guests and regal connections. Princess Alexandra made an impromptu visit to the hotel and stayed in room 119 after being unable to reach Balmoral Castle. We have also welcomed the Queen Mother, Princess Margaret, the Duke of Gloucester, HRH Queen Elizabeth II as well as Mick Jagger, Lulu and Laurel and Hardy through the door.
Who should stay there and why?
Hull: The hotel caters to all types of travellers. We have seven corporate spaces which can cater for both intimate board meetings to large theatre-style conferences. Our 'Meet with Mercure' package has proved popular with MICE buyers offering a simple solution to meetings and events. We also have private parking and state-of-the-art office facilities for business guests. Group and leisure guests tend to stay with us because of the convenience of our location to nearby tourist attractions. Our rooms are also very affordable from just £73 per night so we can offer a city break without breaking the bank. Group rates can be negotiated and will depend on the dates of travel.
Snoek: The hotel proves to be popular amongst business and leisure guests. The race track is hugely appealing for leisure travellers and we always reach full capacity when the races are on. But equally the sports track has the same appeal for business travellers who are looking for the perfect balance between business and leisure. We have 15 conference and event rooms which can be tailored to requirements and we also offer locally inspired experiences for team building days and company outings.
Brunet: We are in a great location and in a beautiful area so whether you are here on business or leisure there is something for you. Aberdeen can be a place where people have not visited yet so it's a real gem in Scotland.
Hull: The hotel is situated on the banks of the River Mersey and is within walking distance to the Liverpool Tate, Walker Art Gallery, the Merseyside Maritime Museum and the International Slavery Museum as well as The Cavern Club – made famous by The Beatles. For something a little different, the Williamson Tunnels are a labyrinth of tunnels and chambers constructed underneath the streets of Liverpool by Joseph Williamson that visitors can explore. Neighbouring the business district, the hotel is also less than one mile away from Ernst & Young, KPMG and IBM.
Snoek: Thanks to the hotel's location – just three miles from Junction 3 of the M25 – Mercure Dartford is within a short driving distance to Bluewater, Hever Castle, London Golf Club and the National Trust property of Ightam Mote. Business travellers can benefit from the short commute into central London – all nearby rail links offer 30 minute connections.
Brunet: There are a number of tourist attractions within easy reach of the hotel including a couple of museums – Gordon Highlanders and The Tolbooth Museum – as well as some beautiful botanical gardens for those who like being in the outdoors. Business travellers can also take advantage of the short commute from the hotel to the AECC Exhibition Centre.
What are your plans for the property as newly-appointed GM?
Hull: Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel is currently undergoing a full bedroom refurbishment, which will be complete by the end of the year. You'll have to come and see it!
Snoek: Mercure Dartford Brands Hatch will also undergo a refurbishment in 2016 which will be excited. We will keep you informed!
Q: What do you bring to the role as Area GM for the Mercure brand in the UK?
A: I bring a wealth of experience to the role having served in the hospitality industry for many years and formerly worked as General Manager for Amaris Hospitality within Hilton and Jurys Inn brands. Previous to that I worked in various management positions with Louvre Hotels and Golden Tulip.
Q: What sets the Mercure brand apart from other hotel brands in its competitive set?
A: Mercure hotels are locally inspired and in harmony with people and places. Guests can expect to find locally sourced food and staff who make them feel welcome!
Q: What's new for Mercure in the UK?
A: In addition to Mercure Liverpool, Dartford Brands Hatch and Aberdeen Caledonian, we have also welcomed Mercure Haydock, Exeter Rougemont Hotel, Walton Hall Hotel and Spa to the portfolio. These hotels have really strengthened our mid-scale offering in regional locations.


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Playing a Compact Disc is nothing like playing a live show.
Wild, right? This is just the latest of the profundities to explode into my mighty brain as I slouch on the orange couch, staring at stacks of CDs, contemplating life and stuff. It came to me on a lovely Sunday morning. The sun was shining, the birds were cheeping, and I was still high from my band's performance two nights earlier.
"We like to make things," Roy Gandy, Rega's founder and owner, once told me. "It's what we do." Or maybe it was Rega's chairman and chief engineering honcho, Terry Bateman. Rega products are designed and manufactured in the south of England. So far as I know, no one at the Rega facility, on the Temple Farm Industrial Estate, has committed suicide; the same cannot be said of workers at the factory in China where iPods are made. Al Gore is on the board of Apple. Al, what do you think?
My thirst for vinyl can be blind and wild. I know this when I find myself dashing through the midday sun, from the Stereophile office and up Madison Avenue, into Grand Central Station, onto the 6 train to Astor Place, and into my favorite record shop, Other Music, like a man in lust or love or, worse yet, possessed wholly by need. But unlike some of my more dogmatic friends and colleagues, I have no real problem with the Compact Disc. It's just that CDs often lack a certain intangible charm, the ability to make my heart race.
Sure, Stereophile gets letters to the editor. We also get some colorful responses for our "Manufacturers' Comments" section. (Vince Bruzzese and Roy Hall are literary standouts among their component-making peers.) And, as one of the magazine's Contributing Editors (Audio), I get lots of personal mail from readers seeking my advice. I thought I might share some of these letters with you, and my responses.
Roy Hall has his famous Music Hall MMF (Make Money Fast) turntables made for him in the Czech Republic.
Roy has also long been associated with Epos Limited, since a chap named Robin Marshall started the company in 1983. Their first product was the ES-14 loudspeaker, followed by the smaller ES-11. Both were largish, stand-mounted models, and both offered a lively, expressive, unstuffy sound. The speakers have always been fun to listen to, even if they lacked—and still lack—the refinement of some far more expensive speakers.
In recent years, Adcom has carved an enviable niche for themselves in the entry-level category of high-end audio. Their excellent GTP-400 tuner/preamplifier, which I reviewed in September 1989 (Vol.12 No.9), has further enhanced their reputation for musically satisfying sound at affordable prices. The GFP-565 is Adcom's newest preamplifier and their most expensive to date. The GFP-565 was designed to offer more than simply excellent performance for the price asked. This new arrival is Adcom's attempt at manufacturing a preamplifier which can compare favorably to the most expensive state-of-the-art products offered by other high-end manufacturers. As such, its $798 price tag is still reasonable, especially when the 565 is compared with other preamps in the under-$1000 price range.
On Thursday, August 11, Cut Copy performed for a massive crowd at Brooklyn's Prospect Park, putting the perfect end to what had been a beautiful summer day. Concert photos by Natalie.
The enormous sky above Brooklyn's Prospect Park was a dazzling watercolor. Warm, soft shades of yellow, orange, and violet swept across a saturated canvas as the sun slowly dissolved into the horizon and day reluctantly gave way to night. It was the second week of August and, though no one wanted to admit it, the days had become noticeably shorter.
I walked alone through turnstiles that led to the large band shell where thousands of people would congregate for the final night of "Celebrate Brooklyn," a summerlong series of outdoor concerts. This year's season included performances by a wonderfully diverse and talented collection of artists—some obscure, some renowned, all worthwhile: Andrew Bird, Larry Harlow, Animal Collective, Real Estate, The Feelies, Los Lobos, The Bad Plus, Dr. John, and dozens of others.
We were sitting near the pool, in a cozy, private cabana on the outdoor terrace of the Trump Plaza Residences in downtown Jersey City, surrounded by all kinds of beauty: To the north, the old Powerhouse Building stood proud, strong, and silent; to the south, Exchange Place's Colgate Clock was just beginning to glow, extending its tireless arms toward Lower Manhattan; to the east, the Empire State Building soared into the humid evening sky, its white-lit spire making thin veils of the summer clouds; and to the west, the redbrick row houses of Harsimus Cove hummed with the sounds of quiet domestic life. Before us stretched a long table covered with delicious treats: cheeses, meats, and crackers; olives, grapes, and hummus; bottles of beer, vodka, and wine. We were at Shana's place, with Natalie, Nicole, and Daniela—Kristin was there, too. And all I could think about were loudspeakers.
In large part because I was fascinated by the potential of Direct Acoustics' Silent Speaker II loudspeaker ($748/pair) in affordable systems (see my columns in the June 2011 and August 2011 issues), I rounded up three CD receivers that are network- and Internet Radio–ready and cost under $1000: one each from TEAC, Marantz, and Denon. These models are functionally and cosmetically more similar than different, and, it turned out, sounded more alike than not.
Oh boy, another new DAC review. Some folks think DACs, once you get past the features, all sound pretty much the same. I mean, it's just digital. Well, they're right. Pretty much. Just as two new cars of a particular make, model, color, and options package both look the same, sitting there on the lot.
But if you discover a ding in the door of one of them, where most folks still see only a new car, you now see the ding. It might have been there all along, undetected the first few times you walked around the car—maybe your buddy even had to point it out to you. It's insignificant in the scheme of all that a new car is, but once you've seen it, you always see it. Now you can easily tell the two cars apart, and we both know which one you'll drive home.
I don't remember where I was when the Berlin Wall came down, and I already don't remember what I was doing when Liz Taylor died. (I suppose I was busy not thinking about Liz Taylor.) But I do remember when USB-based computer audio became a serious medium: That was when Gordon Rankin, of Wavelength Audio, introduced asynchronous data streaming, with his proprietary Streamlength software. After that, things picked up speed.
The buzz was all over the audiophile 'net. "Pioneer has a new bookshelf speaker that's killer for the money!"
Hmm, I thought. Pioneer. Speakers?
To be fair, I've had the Pioneer brand on my mind for well over 30 years. The company was my brand of choice for car-stereo electronics in the 1970s, for Dolby S cassette decks in the '80s, for DVD players in the '90s, and for plasma TVs in the '00s and '10s. I felt a bit guilty that I hadn't focused on the fact that Andrew Jones, the very same design guru who came up with Pioneer's TAD Reference One loudspeaker ($70,000/pair), had had a hand in designing a few two-channel speaker models starting at $99.99/pair. The audio gossip was all about the second model from the bottom of Pioneer's speaker line, the SP-BS41-LR ($149.99/pair). I thought I'd better get a pair and review them.
Around midnight, Natalie decided to move the party from her and Nicole's apartment (see last month's column) to our favorite local dive, Lucky 7, just a few blocks away on the corner of Second and Coles, in Jersey City. We threw wide the old red door and stepped into the stench of stale beer, the sound of cheap speaker cones tearing at the seams. I love Lucky's as much as anyone, but the music there on a Saturday night is always too goddamned loud.
A while back, I received an e-mail from The Kid (Stephen Mejias): "I've been listening to and enjoying the Wharfedale 10.1 loudspeakers ($350/pair) for a couple of months. I wrote about them for my March and April issue columns, but they are good enough for a complete review. Are you interested?"
Hmm . . . so The Kid is now assigning me equipment reviews? "Sure, why not?"
The day after the Wharfedales arrived, The Kid sent me another e-mail: "Have you unpacked them yet? They are so pretty!"
Direct Acoustics is a loudspeaker company in Weston, Massachusetts, that sells, by mail-order only, just one product: the two-way, floorstanding Silent Speaker II ($748/pair).
Its seemingly paradoxical name refers not to any inability of the Silent to create sound, but rather is intended by its maker to indicate two aspects of its performance. First is the ability of the loudspeaker boxes to "disappear" in the sense of not being readily apparent as sound sources. Well, okay, everyone wants that. The other intended sense of Silent is that the woofer and its loading arrangement were designed to minimize stray noises created by the woofer's excursion, or by the movements of air within, or in and out of, its vent or port.


I just got back from the K2 Chile trip and holy cow I've got a lot of photos. I've sorted through them and organized them into three categories. The first blog installment is all about food. The food in Chile is mostly simple dishes. Not very much spice or a ton of flavor but it's always fresh. There main industry is produce so the fruit and vegetables are plentiful and I finally get to eat palta (avocado) at pretty much every meal which is always a dream of mine. Also if you like yourself some meat, the beef in South America is top notch and a staple of their cuisine. I found the most common dishes you will find are meat and potato style plates, sandwiches filled with meat and guacamole, delicious breads, as well as classics form all over the world (Pizza, Crepes, Hot Dogs, etc.) All in all the food is tasty, it's definitely not exotic by any means, but it's delicious and nutritious! Here's some food photo's…enjoy!


The last few months have been tiring, daunting and full of anxieties. My friends and familiar readers might be aware of how I have been up to no good. For the uninitiated ones, I wrote a post explaining how about most of the time, I feel that the sky is dark, the clouds are grey and there are no colours except for black and white in between here.
So last month, when I set out on to a trip to Darjeeling 'the queen of hill stations', with @Srinistuff, my partner in crime, in travel and life in general, I wasn't excited a bit. In fact, I just wanted to shut myself out from the world, even from @Srinistuff (though, I might not have told him that time) and just curl up comfortably on my bed. To add to the Bollywood masala of my life, Darjeeling had been affected by military and political unrest and we were therefore confined to our resort room.
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Darjeeling is mesmeric for sure. Your post made me reminiscent of my trip a few years ago.
Thank you for sharing this great post. I really enjoyed reading it.


Jon has been a good friend and brother in Christ since I have known him. We have served together in some of the roughest conditions in little mountain villages of Peru over 14,000 ft. in elevation reaching those that have never heard the Gospel. He truly has been and is willing to do anything to reach those that need the Lord and to encourage the Body of Christ.
Jon Parrish has an old-fashioned message that he makes relevant to a modern day world. His preaching is anointed with power from on high. The ministry of Jon Parrish will help bring renewal and revival to people of all ages!
Jonathon Parrish is a godly man with a good attitude who lives what he preaches. He is able to communicate to all generations and believes in holiness. As his Pastor, I strongly recommend him.
Rev. Jonathon Parrish is an evangelist in the Church of the Nazarene. He is following the call of God on his life as a full time evangelist. I have worked with Jonathon in camp meetings and he has proven his love for God and his passion for the call. I would recommend Jon for youth meetings and revivals. Jon has a clear practical message of love and hope for the Church today.
I am happy to recommend Rev. Jon Parrish to you for your consideration as an evangelist for revivals, camp meetings, or "evangelistic Rallies." Jon is a dynamic preacher with an incredible ability to quote scripture from memory. He is a strong holiness preacher who has a clear call from God to call the church to repentance and revival. I enjoyed working with him recently in a camp meeting in North Carolina. Jon Parrish will be a blessing to you and your people.
I want to commend and recommend to you Rev. Jon Parrish. I have known Jon for years and observed his life and ministry. I have worked with him and have personal knowledge of his calling and work ethics. I can highly recommend him to you. He and his family are examples of Christian character. His purpose is evangelism, and his ethic is Christlikeness.
It is my joy to recommend my friend and fellow minister, Evangelist Jonathon Parrish, to serve in any capacity within your organization. Jonathon is a passionate preacher of the Gospel that has a heart to see people set free and released into their God-given callings. He is qualified for mentoring, chapel services and outreach. Please utilize his gifts in anyway.
Jonathon Parrish has the heart of, and the passion for evangelism. His preaching is with urgency and compassion for lost souls. His call and spiritual gifts are clearly evident in his desire to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ."
Jon Parrish is a gifted and passionate Evangelist/Revivalist. He soaks his pulpit efforts in much prayer and has an anointed ability of reciting large amounts of Scripture into a sermon. The Holy Spirit used Jon's zeal for God to put me under conviction for my "cooling off." He and his wife, Mika are gracious and approachable. The Church is fortunate to have this "on fire" couple out spreading the Flame of Revival. I highly recommend their ministry to your Congregation.


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Sorting Things Out
by Jamie McAllister | Feb 28, 2017
An organized house may seem like fantasy for a busy family. However, Stephanie Jackson, executive organizer and owner of local company Sort Me Out, believes anything is possible with a little bit of planning. "The secret to organization is evaluating your needs," she says. "When you know why you're organizing, it's easier to get everyone on board, especially kids. If they understand that keeping things tidy makes life better for other people, chores won't seem like punishments. Having a purpose also allows you to sort through stuff with an objective in mind, making it easier to determine what you need and what you don't."
It's easy to keep those little-used spaces like guestrooms or formal dining rooms tidy and clutter-free. But what about the rooms your family utilizes each day—you know the rooms that make a house a home? Here are some ways to create order among chaos and tips for keeping things tidy during the day-to-day shuffle we call life.
Tame Kitchen Chaos
Counter space is at a premium in most kitchens, which is why it's essential to organize outside the box. "Use racks to store spices and beverage supplies," Jackson suggests. "Create extra space by using racks that fit over cupboard or pantry doors. You can also install hooks to make use of valuable overhead space."
Parents of young children may find it especially tough to stem the tide of kid-related items taking up space in the kitchen. "Kids are growing and transitioning out of items all the time," Jackson notes. "To stay organized, keep a close eye on what your kids are actually using and remove the stuff they aren't."
Since food and water bowls for pets are also often located in the kitchen, Jackson recommends using an absorbent, nonskid mat to keep kibble and water off the floor. The inexpensive mats are sold at dollar stores and are easy to replace. Store cat and dog food in an out-of-the-way corner in a plastic tub with a lid to keep out curious critters.
Banish Bathroom Clutter
Mount wire or plastic baskets on the wall to hold the items you use most often. Baskets with suction cups that peel off without leaving holes or removing paint are ideal for this purpose.
If you share a bathroom, provide baskets for each person. "Make it fun for kids by letting them decorate their baskets," Jackson recommends. "Use larger baskets to store towels and linens. Stack the baskets to utilize the vertical space in cabinets, under the sink and on top of cupboards."
Mesh laundry bags stuck to the wall with suction cups are the perfect solution for keeping kids' bath toys in check. "One big bag makes it easy to collect the toys when bath time is over," says Jackson. "The mesh also lets the toys dry, which prevents mold and mildew."
Love Your Living Room
The living room is a gathering spot for the entire family, which makes it a clutter magnet. "Establish a drop zone so that when you come home, you know where to put the mail, your purse or wallet, and kids' backpacks," says Jackson. "When you have one spot to keep all of those items, you won't lose track of them."
Containers with easy-to-open lids are ideal living-room storage solutions. Keep the coffee table clutter-free by placing remotes for all of your various devices in a large glass jar next to the couch. Stash toys, books and games in a plastic bin with a tight-fitting top and slide it under the couch.
A place for everything and everything in its place is the mantra you should adopt for organizing your living room. "Kids have cribs, playpens and toys, while pets have beds, toys and leashes," Jackson says. "By storing everything in one spot, you know exactly where to find things when you need them."
Simplify Kids' Bedrooms
When it comes to organizing kids' rooms, it's all about managing expectations. "Don't put too much pressure on kids to get organized right away," Jackson cautions. "Think about how much they're doing now, and then decide how much you would like them to do. Start small and praise often."
Keeping things simple is key to helping kids learn to be organized. "Find a large container, such as a cubby or a toy chest, so kids can easily pick up their toys and put them away," says Jackson. Fabric organizers that hang from a closet rod are great for kids' rooms and come in a variety of sizes and styles. Mesh laundry bags or clothes hampers can be used to store bigger items, such as stuffed animals.
How to Stay Organized
Organizing is a habit that requires daily practice, but it doesn't have to take up your whole day."Figure out when you have the most energy, and devote a set amount of time to each room during that period," says Jackson. "Keep going through things. Part of organizing is throwing away or donating to charity what you no longer use."
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At the weekend I was wearing a skirt without tights for the first time this year. This means: Summer is around the corner! Toni and I planted some new flowers and herbs on our balcony already, but as soon as the warm season comes I also love to buy new plants for our apartment. So here are a few recommendations about how to display plants at home.
Recently I came across the blog monsterscircus by Mette. You can find a ton of beautiful DIY projects there, mostly inspired by Scandinavian design and craftsmanship. One project that really stood out to me is the DIY Leaf Art. It is getting warmer here every day and as I'm working long hours from my home studio I appreciate anything that is bringing some summer into my apartment as well.
I see air plants all over the internet and now I finally found some in a local flower shop. I think these modern teardrop prism displays them perfectly. In the Hruskaa's Etsy shop you can find many more variations of the brass air plant holders.
IKEA has a new plant pot series in stores! It's called Ingefära, is made from terracotta and has a very minimalistic shape. If you're not the biggest fan of the terracotta color, don't worry, it's super easy to repaint the pots yourself!
In collaboration with product designer Klaus Aalto, Finnish label Kekkilä has created the white lacquered steel and beech wood Plant Ladder to open up a few more alternatives when it comes to adding a touch of green to our homes.
If you have any other recommendations on how to display plants at home, I would love to know!
i love having plants around! but i have to limit myself to cactuses for now – I travel too often / student life!
Oh, I know what you're talking about! Kind neighbors are really helpful if you have plants that need to be watered more often. 😉 What are you studying?


Non-surgical rhinoplasty refers to alterations to the nose performed without surgical intervention. This usually involves the injection of skin fillers. Skin fillers are products injected in different facial regions to add volume, such as Restylane™, Juvederme™, or Radiesse™. Examples of commonly injected facial regions include the lips, the nasolabial folds (the creases between the sides of the nose and the corners of the mouth), and the cheeks. In recent years, the technique of non-surgical rhinoplasty evolved, where skin fillers are injected on different parts of the nose to fill in grooves and depressions and camouflage imperfections or irregularities. The procedure consists of freezing the skin of the nose, usually with an anesthetic cream applied for 20-30 minutes, followed by injection of key areas, determined by Dr.Philippe Hamida-Pisal and the patient, to provide an improvement. The injection usually takes about 5-10 minutes and is performed in the office. Non-surgical rhinoplasty using fillers offers several advantages. First, it is a good option for many patients who do not wish to undergo surgery, or who are contemplating surgery but have not yet reached the decision. Second, touch-ups are very easy to perform as they consist of a simple injection to add a small amount of filler to a particular area. The nose can therefore be "sculpted" with the injections until the desired result is achieved. And third, non-surgical rhinoplasty is less expensive than surgery.
Because the fillers used in non-surgical rhinoplasty are not permanent, the technique provides the patient with an idea of the result without committing to it permanently. In the event the patient is not entirely satisfied with the result, the injections are simply not repeated. The filler disappears within a few months and the nose regains its original shape. There are two principal disadvantages. First, the result is not permanent. Different types of fillers are available with different durations. The result can last up to one to two years depending on the material and injection technique. Second, the main limitation of the technique is that volume can only be added. Although excessive tissue, such as a prominent hump on the nose or a large tip, can be camouflaged, its removal is usually not possible without surgery. Therefore, non-surgical rhinoplasty is not suitable for everyone, as some imperfections of the nose cannot be corrected through this method. Non-surgical rhinoplasty can correct many of the problems that surgery can. It is a very versatile technique and may be applied to different types of nasal anatomies and skin types. It is a good alternative in many patients who do not wish to have surgery, for whom surgery may be too risky because of medical or other reasons, or for patients for whom the cost of surgery is an obstacle. A common use of non-surgical rhinoplasty is in patients who have undergone rhinoplasty and wish to have a touch-up, or a more significant change, without undergoing an additional surgery. For such patients, non-surgical rhinoplasty is an excellent option. It is used to camouflage imperfections or add volume to areas where tissue was excessively removed.


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Lilleküla is een subdistrict of wijk (Estisch: asum) binnen het stadsdistrict Kristiine in Tallinn, de hoofdstad van Estland. De wijk telde 25.928 inwoners op 1 januari 2020. Wat aantal inwoners betreft is het daarmee de derde wijk van Tallinn, na Mustamäe en Väike-Õismäe. De wijk grenst met de wijzers van de klok mee aan de wijken Pelgulinn, Kassisaba, Uus Maailm, Kitseküla, Tondi, Siili, Sääse, Kadaka, Mustjõe en Merimetsa.

De naam betekent 'Bloemendorp'. Een groot aantal straten in de wijk is naar bloemen vernoemd. Overigens zijn er ook veel straten met vogelnamen.

Geschiedenis

Lilleküla was tot ver in de 19e eeuw voornamelijk weideland, waarop de inwoners van Tallinn hun vee mochten laten grazen en waar gemaaid gras werd gedroogd tot hooi. De Duitse naam luidde dan ook Heuschläge ('hooischelven'). In de tweede helft van de 19e eeuw werden in het gebied wat datsja's gebouwd. Pas rond 1900 begon de wijk te veranderen in een reguliere woonwijk. De bouw van het Baltische station in de vroege jaren zeventig van de 19e eeuw had voor de huizenbouw een olievlekwerking naar alle wijken in de omgeving. Lilleküla ontkwam daaraan niet. In de jaren twintig en dertig van de 20e eeuw werd het grootste deel van de wijk gebouwd. Pas toen de straten met bloemennamen waren aangelegd, kwam de naam Lilleküla in gebruik.

Voorzieningen
In de wijk ligt het 9 hectare grote Löwenruhpark (Estisch: Löwenruh' park). Het is een beschermd natuurgebied.

Het winkelcentrum Kristiine keskus, geopend in 1999, ligt in Lilleküla. Het is het een na grootste winkelcentrum in Tallinn met ongeveer 170 winkels.

Verder heeft de wijk een middelbare school, het Tallinna Lilleküla Gümnaasium, en een hogeschool voor pedagogiek (Tallinna Pedagoogiline Seminar), die sinds augustus 2012 onderdeel uitmaakt van de Universiteit van Tallinn.

Een bekend bedrijf dat is gevestigd in Lilleküla, is de meubelfabriek Standard.

Vervoer
Alle trolleybuslijnen in Tallinn komen door langs Lilleküla:
 Lijn 1: Mustamäe-Kaubamaja (een warenhuis in de wijk Südalinn)
 Lijn 3: Mustamäe-Kaubamaja (langs een andere route)
 Lijn 4: Mustamäe-Baltisch Station
 Lijn 5: Mustamäe-Baltisch Station (langs een andere route)

Daarnaast wordt de wijk bediend door een aantal buslijnen.

Sinds 1928 heeft Lilleküla een halte aan de lijn spoorlijn Tallinn-Paldiski. De halte wordt bediend door Elron.

Op korte afstand van het station ligt de A. Le Coq Arena, het stadion van de voetbalclub FC Flora Tallinn. Hoewel het stadion ook wel Lilleküla staadion wordt genoemd, ligt het in de wijk Kitseküla.

Externe links
  Website van het Tallinna Lilleküla Gümnaasium

District in Tallinn

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Bangladeshi migrant worker sues Singapore employer
09 January, 2021, 09:15 am
Last modified: 09 January, 2021, 10:09 am
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Hasibur, who has returned to Bangladesh, said the actions of his employer and the dorm operator put him and his roommates at risk of contracting the virus and caused them emotional distress
Rahman Mohammad Hasibur, a migrant worker from Bangladesh is suing his Singapore employer and a dormitory operator, accusing them of "False imprisonment" after he was locked in his room for 43 hours during the Covid-19 epidemic.
He said that their actions put him and his roommates at risk of contracting the virus. He filed a claim for damages of US$3,000, reports the AsiaNews.
Singapore has reported so far more than 58,000 coronavirus cases among low-paid migrants living in crowded dormitories, a situation that has sparked criticism of the wealthy city-state's treatment of its foreign workforce.
Rahman Mohammad Hasibur said that staff at the dormitory, run by Joylicious Management, locked him and up to 20 other workers in their room on 19 April after one of them was thought to have contracted the virus and was moved to a medical facility.
They could use the bathroom only by calling a guard to escort them. Some of the men were running fevers and the room was hot and poorly ventilated.
After Hasibur contacted TWC2, an NGO that supports migrants, the workers were moved to a new room with an attached bathroom, which was also locked from the outside. In total, they were confined for 43 hours.
"The plaintiff and his fellow migrant workers were robbed of their dignity and deprived of their fundamental human rights during the false imprisonment," Hasibur's claim reads.
Officials found that the dorm operator had confined the workers with the consent of their employer, V Spec Engineering & Supplies, and imposed a hiring freeze on the company.
Hasibur, who has since returned to Bangladesh, said the actions of his employer and the dorm operator put him and his roommates at risk of contracting the virus and caused them emotional distress.
"Should I succeed in my action, I hope that it will deter other employers and dormitory operators from similar actions towards their employees and residents in their care," Hasibur said in a statement.
A Joylicious representative declined to comment, whilst V. Spec did not respond to emailed requests for comment.
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Rob has had a varied career, spending ten years across the financial industry, starting out in retail banking and moving into alternative lending six years ago. Rob joined DJS (UK) Limited in a Customer Care capacity and has earned four promotions during his tenure. Rob now heads up operations for the company, with a strong focus on ensuring all customers receive a fantastic level of service and that responsible, right outcomes are reached with all customers at all times. Rob is involved with all major projects within DJS (UK) Limited and has exposure to all areas of the business such as Marketing, Credit Risk, Customer Care, Finance and Tech which gives Rob a balanced view. This helps to ensure that all decisions have the customer's best interests at the core, whilst reaching commercially viable and sustainable solutions.
Dan has been working in the world of marketing for the past ten years. He started off in a creative and design capacity, moving into B2C and B2B PR and Marketing, and then into Strategic Marketing, Communications and Statistical Analysis. Dan has worked on creating award winning marketing and communications campaigns for leading food and drink, consumer, financial and charity brands, including Alpro Soya, Sacla, Chivas Brothers, Anthony Nolan and The Richmond Group. For DJS (UK) Limited, his focus is on the day-to-day running of the business, future planning, R&D, along with supporting marketing and operational Strategy.
Matthew Box has worked as an Occupational Therapist for over 18 years in various fieldworker and management roles. He is also an experienced disability access auditor, having worked with large organisations such as Selfridges, the Arab National Bank, Theatre Royal and various regional councils.
He is the founder of Inclusion.Me Ltd, a rapidly expanding nationwide independent Occupational Therapy (OT) & Disability Access Auditing company specialising in providing expert OT interventions, as well as advise on disability access issues to both the private and public sectors.
Matthew has played a key role in Inclusion.Me winning a Local Business Accelerator Award, as well as 2 Best of the Best awards (Outstanding Entrepreneur & Customer Service) and 2 GBE awards (Outstanding Professional & Customer Service).
Philip is a former winner of the 'CIO Innovator Award for the UK' and is a Fellow of the British Computer Society. He has over 35 years of experience gained working with well-known large brand companies, SME's and start-ups in the UK, Europe and Globally.
Philip is a 'Hybrid' change specialist, working primarily in the complicated areas where successful integration of Technology and IT services into businesses functions is vital for success.
Rami is an entrepreneur and social and political reformer. His business interests span from his principal company, Sun Mark, which is an international supermarket products marketing and distribution company, to interests in diverse fields ranging from shipping and beverage manufacturing to property development. Sun Mark is the only company to have been awarded the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise for five years running. Rami was awarded the IOD Director of the year for a Large Company in 2013 and the Global Icon Award for International Trade & Enterprise in 2014. He was also named the Man of the Year at the GG2 Leadership Awards presented by the Prime Minister, David Cameron. In his speech David Cameron singled out Rami as an example of how people can assimilate into British society and become highly successful and a role model for others.
In November 2012, Rami was asked to join the Princes Trust Enterprise Fellowship. The Fellowship is a collective of the UK's leading entrepreneurs which works to enable The Prince's Trust to reach young people and to pass on their experience and expertise to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. Rami is also Chairman of the British Sikh Association.
Sir Michael has a portfolio of businesses that operate across the communications spectrum, centred around corporate, political and institutional leadership. In essence, everything which is needed to build, protect and sustain reputation. Starting in advertising, Michael swiftly established his own business: LIVE; which became the largest independently owned live marketing company. Here he spearheaded the worldwide re-launch of British Airways and the Hong Kong Handover Ceremony. At LIVE, he was also involved in developing 'the story' for London's successful bid to host the London 2012 Olympic Games. This was closely followed by the winning campaigns for Sochi (2014 Winter Olympics) and Rio in 2016.
During the 1992 General Election campaign, he assumed leadership of the Conservative Party's presentation unit for Prime Minister John Major. After 15 years, his role concluded with the successful leadership campaign for Prime Minister David Cameron. He was director of the Golden Jubilee Concerts at Buckingham Palace in 2002 and has worked with the office of HRH the Prince of Wales since 2004. 2012 proved to be a momentous year with Michael having concluded his role of CEO on the Thames River Pageant in June, as well as chairing the companies which handled both the Royal launch of The Shard, and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. In September 2012 he was knighted for his work on the Diamond Jubilee.
Other large scale projects include the staging of the UK hosted G8 summit in Northern Ireland in June 2013, and the Opening Ceremony of the second Global Skills and Education Forum in Abu Dhabi in March 2014. Through his private office, he also works for a number of corporate leaders to assist them in the delivery of their transformation agendas and reputation management. He is a Director of The Oracle Cancer Trust at The Royal Marsden, and in his spare time, is a fanatical sports enthusiast, and ex-player of Leicester Tigers Rugby Club.
Samie Al-Achrafi is an award-winning speaker, moderator and facilitator. His career spans five continents, working with governments around the world and organisations such as Walt Disney World, HSBC, Emirates Airline and Merck/MSD to create high performance cultures underpinned by values.
Today Samie Al-Achrafi, together with his organisation Marmalade Fish, is training leaders across nine sectors. He inspires people to be the best version of themselves, imparting practical habits and tools to effect purposeful change, with the power to shift cultures. As CEO, he leads 35 Associates on an adventure to redefine leadership in business and reach 1 million people by 2020.
Samie is a Chartered Fellow of CIPD, ILM and ITOL and a Chartered Manager with CMI. He is also an NLP practitioner, systemic and executive coach, certified HR Management Professional and assessor with the British Psychological Society.
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Agent42 operates a virtual office model, running at the forefront of technology with the latest cloud-based structures and processes. This offers Agent42's clients unbeatable, flat, transparent rates, but also allows staff to work anywhere they choose; from a co-working space in New York, to a private members' club in Dubai. This flexible, global, scaleable structure is truly unique.
Lauren has built Agent42 into a robust, EMEA-wide business, with an extended roster of partners and clients that include well-known brands including Acer, Slush Puppie, Tango Ice Blast, Calor Gas, Tech Data, Veeam, Oki and more.
Sharon is Managing Director of the multi award-winning Bid Writer Consultancy, which was established in 2014. The company's ethos is to provide affordable bid-writing support to small- and medium-sized companies to help them win government contracts.
Following a successful 30 year career in business development roles within charities and private sector companies, Sharon understood that winning contracts was becoming increasingly important to help businesses thrive and grow. Her business model – providing freelance writing support seven days a week, and out of hours – recognises that small business owners often have to prioritise their 'day jobs', while trying to respond to complex bid requirements within funders' deadlines.
As a member of the Association of Bid and Proposal Management Professionals Sharon is committed to helping companies win business by making technical writing spring to life – painting a clear picture of each companies' experience and expertise. In the past three years, Sharon and her team have supported clients of all sizes and sectors to win contracts in excess of £130 million.
Neil Fineberg is the Managing Director of successful award winning recruitment & development consultancy, The Finegreen Group – focused on helping organisations (predominantly Healthcare) recruit & develop the best people to Executive / Management positions; now also providing executive education, mentoring and board governance reviews. With 13 years of experience in his field, Neil has built up a business with excellent networks at the highest levels across the NHS, private healthcare and international healthcare arenas, as well as strong links to education, local government and large private sector providers of services to the Healthcare industry.
Finegreen helps healthcare organisations appoint to the full spectrum of specialisms – everything from Boards and Non-Executives to HR & OD, Finance, Estates & Facilities, Project/Programme Management, Procurement, Commissioning, Strategy, Business Development, Clinical & Corporate Governance and Operational Management – together with their Medical / Clinical Division where they have a particularly high quality database of senior clinicians. In short, Finegreen see themselves as a true one-stop shop for senior levels of the recruitment industry.
Matt Lumb is Chief Operating Officer and a Director at Tangle Teezer; the world's first and best-selling detangling hairbrush with ten brushes now being sold every minute. Tangle Teezer has created a whole new category in hair care and has achieved global recognition in a remarkably short space of time. Since founder, Shaun Pulfrey, unsuccessfully pitched his idea on Dragon's Den just six years ago, the company has gone on to win dozens of awards including two Queen's Awards for Enterprise: for Innovation in 2012, and for International Trade in 2014. The brand has also achieved "CoolBrands™" status for the last two years and has just been ranked the 19th fastest growing privately owned company in the UK in the "Sunday Times 2014 Fast Track 100" league table.
Matt has a strong background within accountancy and finance, but since joining Shaun in 2010 he now oversees the day-to-day running of the company, working closely with all departments.
After graduating with a first-class honours degree and a stint in academia, Nicky had a fast-track career in the public sector where she studied Strategic Leadership at post-graduate level and became the youngest senior manager in her organisation. In 2010, she moved out of the public sector and founded what is now a thriving and multi-award-winning training, coaching and consultancy company.
A Belbin Accredited Practitioner, Nicky's approach to workplace learning is characterised by theory and experience wrapped up in creativity, with just a light dusting of madness. This trademark style has seen Nicky and her company rack-up a multitude of awards for business, innovation, entrepreneurship, and nationally at the Training Journal Awards.
A graduate of Harvard Business School, Ian has always had a passion for information technology and combined IT with Marketing at M&S and MM Group where he created the first Internet shops for Wallace and Gromit. Ian formed eCharity.com during the .com boom before going on to become founder of Consumer Intelligence which provides access for companies to high-quality information about their price competitiveness to inform their marketing, pricing and product strategies. Ian is driven by a passion for information – the way it is collected, analysed, designed and delivered.
Howard McKenzie spent 30 years as a manager and academic in education and training rising from tenant dairy farmer to Principal of a large College in Scotland. In 2008 he returned to the portfolio life of a consultant building an international client base in the engineering, financial services, education and publishing sectors. He remains the senior academic consultant for Pearson plc. – Direct Delivery who deliver education and training to 20000 students across the Gulf region. He is deployed to make high level educational management interventions including a four month assignment as Interim Dean at TQ Pearson Makkah College in Saudi Arabia. Howard is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors and a Chartered Director with experience of providing high level advice and support for Boards and companies. He is also a published romantic novelist.
Leonor is a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute and a Fellow of the RSA. By heading RAFT and helping lots of people to make lots of little changes, she hopes to create a big difference, because Leonor wants the thing she's most proud of in her life to be something she has yet to do.


Charlotte has worked with the CDRS in different projects since 1997, including terrestrial invertebrate research programs.
She has extensive experience developing methods for controlling invasive insects and restoring ecosystems in areas of conservation importance.
She oversaw the biological control program against the cottony cushion scale using the Australian ladybug.
She is currently coordinating an international effort to control the population of the invasive Philornis downsi fly, which is threatening many endemic bird species in the Galapagos.