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Together with its exclusive brand partner Niagro, Bösch Boden Spies presents a new product: acerola puree with even more vitamin C. The new acerola puree from the world's largest producer of acerola cherries contains 25 percent more natural vitamin C than all previous varieties. It is the result of years of research and can be used in a variety of ways: for example, the ingredient adds an extra dose of vitamin C to yoghurt, ice cream, smoothies, jams, fruit preparations for baked goods, baby food, and much more. The new product is 100 percent natural: Acerola varieties with a consistently high vitamin C content were created by selecting and crossing acerola plants that are particularly rich in vitamin C. Like all of Bösch Boden Spies' acerola products, the new acerola puree comes from Brazil, and complements the existing range of fruit purees.
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Pursuing Independent Water Sources, San Diego Ignores One Beneath Its Feet
by MacKenzie Elmer September 14, 2020 March 15, 2022
Wes Danskin, a research hydrologist at the U.S. Geological Survey, inspects a utility vault near the Mission Valley stadium site. / Photo by Adriana Heldiz
San Diego is not well endowed with many freshwater sources to support its growing population, so some water experts are perplexed the city's ignoring a self-replenishing local groundwater source that, though small in size, is safe from the threat of natural disasters and reliably recharged by the San Diego River.
The city's not only overlooking the Mission Valley aquifer water as a resource – it's planning to build a multibillion-dollar water purification project called Pure Water right over it.
"Whether it's worth devoting our resources to developing this aquifer, my decision has been, probably not," said John Stufflebean, executive lead for Pure Water San Diego, a $5 billion wastewater recycling project expected to provide a third of San Diego's water supply when it's complete in 2035.
He said size matters: "Is it better to develop Pure Water where you get 83 million gallons a day or look at another resource that's 1 million gallons a day?"
But state leaders are pressing water managers not to rule out any local sources, no matter how small, as the state faces worsening natural disasters. Under an executive order last year, Gov. Gavin Newsom urged cities to diversify their supplies, including managing groundwater basins that could provide "a crucial buffer against drought and climate change."
Part of the city's justification for leaving the Mission Valley aquifer untouched is that it's still contaminated from one of the largest gas spills in California history.
More than 20 years ago, petroleum seeped from pipes at the Mission Valley Tank Farm, a site just north of the former Chargers Stadium, which served as San Diego County's gas hub since the early 1960s.
The San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Water Board, which regulates local water quality, charged gasoline giant Kinder Morgan Energy Partners with cleanup after the company bought the fuel depot in 1998. But Kinder Morgan recently finished sucking up and treating the last of the contaminated water, and destroying the network of wells it constructed to do so, confirmed Sean McClain, engineer geologist for the local water quality board.
"It's one of the most successful cleanups I've seen," McClain said. "The aquifer had … gasoline in very high concentrations, and now it's non-detectable."
The city recently finalized a long and complicated land deal with SDSU to redevelop the stadium property, but it retained rights to the water underneath. But in recent years the only attempt the city made to develop the water into a source was during its legal battle with Kinder Morgan.
San Diego sued the energy company in 2007, claiming the city should recoup over $100 million in damages for the gas contamination. A federal judge ruled the city couldn't provide enough evidence that it was seriously considering the aquifer as a water source in the first place.
The city hasn't used the Mission Valley aquifer for drinking water since 1936, U.S. District Court Judge Michael Anello wrote in a 2013 opinion, or made any plans to do so.
Despite the site's long and dirty history, the water Kinder Morgan treats at its facility in Murray Canyon is good enough to throw back into the local creek – part of its remediation plan approved by the local water quality board. During litigation between the city and Kinder Morgan, local water quality board demanded to know why the city wouldn't take that water, at least 500,000 gallons per day.
"Given the current drought condition and the city claiming they need this precious resource, why doesn't the city … begin development of the Mission Valley aquifer?" wrote John Robertus, then executive officer of the Water Board.
The city responded that it had no reason to invest in the aquifer until Kinder Morgan finished the cleanup, according to a letter from J.M. Berrett, then-director of city public utilities.
San Diego's current water leaders are pushing multiple multibillion-dollar projects intended to build water security, independence and diversification, like the $5 billion plus parallel pipe to the Colorado River and contractual obligations with expensive de-salted, drinkable ocean water.
Yet it's ignoring a cheap resource beneath our feet. While San Diego technically isn't in a drought since the atmosphere graced the region with a few wet years recently, 87 percent of the state is.
"I'd put a well down there, pump it once a month and let it sit there as an insurance policy," said Wes Danskin, a U.S. Geological Survey hydrologist who's kept watch over this aquifer for years.
The Pure Water Problem
Construction on the first phase of the city's massive endeavor to turn sewage into drinking water just went out to bid in August. It'll pump sewage from the city center at Morena Boulevard to the North City Water Reclamation Plant near University City.
The second phase, though, is supposed to produce the most recycled water and involves building a new purification treatment plant that'll help fill a local reservoir in central San Diego by 2035.
The original plan, Stufflebean said, was to build that plant next to other waterworks hardware near the San Diego International Airport. But there might not be enough room to build the scale the city needs, Stufflebean said.
So the city is thinking instead of building a water purification plant on a piece of property it retained in the SDSU deal called the River Park Property. The city stipulated in its long and complex terms with the university that the site could be a potential location for future groundwater extraction wells.
Because the city retained its rights to the water, the university wouldn't develop it on its own to serve whatever population eventually moves into new housing there.
The city will decide next year, Stufflebean said. But the city prefers the potential water purification plan site over the aquifer in Mission Valley because it already lies on the new pipeline route and wouldn't involve building through a neighborhood.
Still, the city's Pure Water plans don't currently include developing the groundwater.
A utility vault near the Mission Valley stadium site / Photo by Adriana Heldiz
Kinder Morgan may still have operable treatment facilities it used to clean the water before dumping it into the creek – but it's unclear if the city would be willing to take it over or build anew.
Kinder Morgan declined to comment for this story.
Stufflebean said the aquifer isn't off the table.
"I'm not saying, 'Not ever.' Maybe it's something to look into," he said.
'Steinbeck's California'
The story of the Mission Valley aquifer is really a story of San Diego's origins.
It was the principal water supply for San Diego in the 1910s, until the U.S. Navy decided it couldn't rely solely on groundwater, said Richard Jackson, a geological engineer who was hired by the city as a groundwater contamination expert.
"It's just an idyllic area. It looked like Steinbeck's California," he said.
Jackson said he still gets quarterly reports on the aquifer's water quality. His opinion differs from that of Danskin or McClain in that Jackson believes the aquifer has been irreversibly tarnished by the contamination and subsequent pumping it out.
"The aquifer now is more brackish (salty) than it used to be," he said. "I believe it's been compromised."
Contaminated or not, Danskin of the U.S. Geological Survey said it's a rare freshwater source that could withstand an earthquake better than any imported source via pipeline.
"There's not a lot of water that would be a significant contribution to the city of San Diego's needs, but there's a local source … that might be beneficial to keeping critical infrastructure operational," he said.
The aquifer is also fairly protected from sea water seeping into it as the oceans rise from human-caused climate change, a common consequence for many coastal aquifers in California, Danskin said.
"The value of water is hard to determine until you don't have it," Danskin said.
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গঙ্গা [ gaṅgā ] n the Ganges, the Ganga; a river; a wife of Shiva (শিব). (poet.) গঙ্গা, গঙ্গজ a. Gangetic; riverine. গঙ্গাজলি1 n. act of putting the water of the Ganges into the mouth of a dying person; act of swearing by taking the water of the Ganges in one's palm. গঙ্গাজলি2 a. having the colour of the water of the Ganges, of a brownish cream colour. ~তীর n. bank of the Ganges. ~ধর n. an appellation of Shiva (শিব). ~পুত্র n. (in the Mahabharata) Bhishma; one be longing to a Hindu caste whose business is to cremate or to help cremation, (cp.) an undertaker by caste. ~প্রাপ্ত a. (lit.) one whose mortal remains have been thrown in the Ganges; dead. গঙ্গাপ্রাপ্ত হওয়া v. to die (esp. holily). ~প্রাপ্তি n. death (esp. in a holy manner). ~ফড়িং n. the grasshopper (of the green and large variety). ~বাসী a. living near or on the bank of the Ganges; riverine. ~মাহাত্ম্য n. the glory of the Ganges; a hymn glorifying the Ganges. ~যমুনা n. the Ganges and the Jumna or their confluence. ☐ a. black-and-white; mixed with gold and silver, bimetallic. ~যাত্রা n. act of carrying a dying person to the bank of the Ganges. গঙ্গাযাত্রা করা v. to be carried to the bank of the Ganges on the eve of one's death. গঙ্গাযাত্রা করানো v. to carry (a dying person) to the bank of the Ganges. ~যাত্রী n. a person who is being carried to the bank of the Ganges on the eve of his death; a dying man; a pilgrim to the mouth of the Ganges esp. on a holy occasion. fem. ~যাত্রিণী । ~লাভ same as গঙ্গাপ্রাপ্তি । ~সংগম, ~সাগর n. the confluence of the Ganges and the Bay of Bengal, the mouth of the Ganges. ~স্নান n. bathing in the Ganges. গঙ্গাস্নান করা v. to bathe in the Ganges; (fig.) to cleanse oneself of guilt, sin etc. to make oneself pure.


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Opinion | Only Moscow benefits from rising Tbilisi-Baku tensions
By Richard Kauzlarich and David J Kramer
A recent flare-up of a long-standing border dispute between Georgia and Azerbaijan serves neither country's interests and must be tamped down immediately. The only beneficiary in seeing these two neighbours go at it would be Russian President Vladimir Putin.
On 14 July, a group of Georgian citizens confronted an Azerbaijan border guard near the Keshikchidagh cave complex in a contested section of the Azerbaijan-Georgian border. Hardly noticed outside the region, this incident has led to harsh rhetoric in social media and inflamed public emotions between strategic partners who have otherwise generally gotten along in an otherwise pretty unstable South Caucasus. Within 48 hours, the Azerbaijan Ministry of Foreign Affairs called in the Georgian Ambassador to formally protest this violation of the Azerbaijani border.
[Read on OC Media: Azerbaijan–Georgia row reignites over Davit Gareja monastery complex]
Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Khalaf Khalafov gave a widely-reported (in Azerbaijan) press interview that described the event as a 'provocation against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan' and calling for Georgia to punish those responsible. In Azerbaijan, political opposition figures reportedly criticised the regime for its passive response.
This location is religiously significant for Georgians, who know it as the Davit Gareja Monastery. For Azerbaijan, this is a sovereignty question intensified by the several hundred thousand Azerbaijanis living in Georgia, although Azerbaijanis also claim it was part of the ancient Caucasian Albanian kingdom.
Both sides quickly agreed to activate the bilateral border delimitation commission. Following a joint Azerbaijan-Georgian assessment team visit to the contested area in August, there will be a meeting of the border delimitation commission in Tbilisi.
Georgia and Azerbaijan created this bilateral border delimitation commission after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Early on, bilateral border issues were not a high priority. Georgia had internal conflicts (e.g. in Adjara) to contend with as well as more significant border issues with Russia (e.g. in South Ossetia and Abkhazia).
Azerbaijan fought a war with neighbouring Armenia over the Azerbaijani region of Nagorno-Karabakh. (The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict led Azerbaijan to lay mines along the border with Georgia, including in this disputed region.)
Still, Tbilisi and Baku did demarcate 300 kilometres of their 480-kilometre border. Un-demarcated, however, is the area around the Davit Gareja Monastery.
In 2007, a diplomatic row broke out over whether the site is historically Georgian or Caucasian Albanian. After tensions escalated again in 2012, the issue had to be personally settled by then-Georgian President Saakashvili and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Both leaders recognised that the benefits of reliable energy (i.e. the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline) and transportation ties (i.e, the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway link) outweighed this border dispute.
During a March 2019 visit to Baku, recently-elected Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili raised the issue of border demarcation with President Aliyev. On 20 April she visited the Davit Gareja Monastery site. Her visit led Azerbaijan to close the border to religious visitors from Georgia for three days before Orthodox Easter. Talks between the Georgian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers defused this situation — until the July 14 incident.
Both sides recognise the strategic importance of mutually beneficial economic relations. The challenge, however, is that Georgia and Azerbaijan face more pressing problems.
Georgia's ongoing conflict with Russia regarding South Ossetia and Abkhazia and Putin's creeping annexation of Georgian territory remain a serious concern. A recent incident involving a radical Russian parliamentarian who had been invited to Tbilisi and spoke from the speaker's chair in Russian led to mass protests, the resignation of the chairman of the parliament, and ongoing demonstrations against the current government.
[Read on OC Media: Thousands clash with police as protesters try to storm Georgian Parliament]
Rising tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan regarding Nagorno-Karabakh threaten another outbreak of fighting between those two states. Rather than cutting a comprehensive deal to settle the Keshikchidagh and other minor border issues, the pressure will be on both sides to avoid setting a precedent (i.e. border adjustments) that they can't live with within these more significant conflicts.
Alas, with the political opposition in Azerbaijan accusing the government of being too 'soft' and the internal challenges facing Georgia's authorities, domestic forces disapprove of any kind of compromise that would be necessary to settle this seemingly minor disagreement. And yet, rising tensions with Baku will damage Tbilisi's prospects for deeper integration with the European Union and NATO.
The EU and the United States must jointly press both Baku and Tbilisi to follow through on their commitment to meet in Tbilisi on the border issue. Western relations with both countries are essential at this time of tensions with Russia and Iran. The longer the dispute remains unresolved, Putin will use this to increase his growing influence in the region.
The opinions expressed in this article are the authors' alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of OC Media's editorial board.
By Richard Kauzlarich
Richard is a Distinguished Visiting Professor at George Mason University and former US Ambassador to Azerbaijan and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
By David J Kramer
David is a senior fellow at Florida International University's Green School of International and Public Affairs, a former Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, and author of Back to Containment: Dealing with Putin's Regime.
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The story of the true events leading up to the stoning of an innocent woman in Iran in 1986.
When a journalist is stranded in her remote village, she takes a bold chance to reveal what the villagers will stop at nothing to keep hidden.
When thinking of a film that shows bravery and heroism, and a battle between the power-hungry, and those that fight for truth, any number of blockbuster movies may spring to mind. Yet the heroism and bravery in this film does not have a CGI background, nor does it have futuristic gadgets or fast cars. But what this film has more than any other I have seen in recent years, if ever before, is a soul.
The Stoning of Soraya M tells the story of the true events leading up to the stoning of an innocent woman in Iran in 1986. It is only because of the bravery and heroism of Soraya's aunt, Zahra, and the journalist Freidoune Sahebjam who listened to her during a chance encounter that this story was ever told, and became published as a book with the same name in 1994. This incredible film is a faithful adaptation of that book, even down to a bizarre travelling circus that appears with tragically inappropriate timing.
All this may lead you to think that the full film is too much to bear, and will leave you feeling depressed or leaden with the weight of this desperate situation. That is not in any way the case. Nowrasteh has produced a riveting drama that has moments of great beauty and sensitivity, and the moral outrage it provokes is nothing less than inspiring. Having watched and respected several serious and worthy films that highlight great injustice and terrible cruelty, I have found that many wallow in the darkness of the subject matter, which as an audience member makes one feel morally obliged to say how moving it was, whilst secretly wishing to have never spent two hours in such miserable company.
The Stoning of Soraya M, however, is compellingly watchable and gripping. Every character, every performance and every scene has, at its heart, facets of humanity that are shared by us all (whether we like it or not). Films examine human behaviour endlessly, and there can be no more dramatic or emotional examination than this.
Despite the extreme horror of the stoning sequence, and the fears of several countries who are yet to even distribute the film, there has been little or no outrage to it – and why? Because this film does not preach to the audience; it does not concern itself with judging religion or culture, but with compassion for human beings, and respect for the truth above all.
I can only urge you to seek this film out and watch it with as many people as you can bring together, so that they may also recommend it to all they know. With the plight of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani still regularly in the news as her father campaigns to save her from this same terrible fate, Cyrus Nowrasteh's film of Soraya M's true story may even go some way to doing what only the most rare and precious films can ever dream of – not just entertaining; not just informing; but of changing lives.


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George Sorbane Quotes: When the lower half rules, the upper half suffers.
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1…………> Today's White House Tweets
Obama, who wouldn't even endorse Biden until everyone else was out of the primaries (and even then waited a long time!), is now making a commercial of support. Remember, I wouldn't even be here if it weren't for them. I wouldn't be President. They did a terrible job!
The Democrats have stated strongly that they won't approve a Payroll Tax Cut (too bad!). It would be great for workers. The Republicans, therefore, didn't want to ask for it. Dems, as usual, are hurting the working men and women of our Country!
Recently watched failed RINO Tom Ridge, former head of Homeland Security, trying to justify his sudden love of the Radical Left Mayor of Portland, who last night was booed & shouted out of existence by the agitators & anarchists. Love watching pathetic Never Trumpers squirm!
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Eappleosx%7Ctwcamp%5Esafari%7Ctwgr%5Eprofile
2…………> Houston Stash House Ring: Human Smuggler In Prison
A Houston resident, identified as Rene Camacho, a 47-year-old U.S. citizen residing in the city, was sentenced to federal prison for operating a massive human smuggling operation using locked and boarded-up trailers throughout the Houston area as stash houses, as two Mexican nationals who were co-conspirators in the smuggling operation were previously sentenced.
Defendant Camacho joins, Albino Vargas-Hernandez, 49, and Hiram Lamarca-Gonzalez, 22, both Mexican nationals illegally present in the U.S., who were previously sentenced for conspiracy to transport and harbor illegal aliens. Vargas-Hernandez was sentenced on April 30 to 42 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by three years of supervised release. Lamarca-Gonzalez was sentenced on March 19 to 3 years in federal prison to be immediately followed by two years of supervised release.
Camacho and Vargas-Hernandez pleaded guilty to the charges on Dec. 12, 2019. Lamarca-Gonzalez entered his guilty plea on Dec. 4, 2019.
The investigation revealed that from July 2018 through August 2018 multiple suspected aliens had arrived and departed trailers in Houston, which were locked and had boards on the windows. On several occasions, Vargas-Hernandez left his residence, picked up illegal aliens from the stash house and delivered them to others.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/third-human-smuggler-sentenced-prison-operating-houston-stash-house-ring
3…………..> China's People's Liberation Army US Moles Nailed By The FBI: Blatant Visa Fraud
"These members of China's People Liberation Army applied for research visas while hiding their true affiliation with the PLA," said Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers.
"This is another part of the Chinese Communist Party's plan to take advantage of our open society and exploit academic institutions. We will continue to conduct this investigation together with the FBI."
"The United States welcomes students, academics, and researchers from across the globe. Today's announcement shows the extreme lengths to which the Chinese government has gone to infiltrate and exploit America's benevolence," said John Brown, Executive Assistant Director of the FBI's National Security Branch.
"In interviews with members of the Chinese People's Liberation Army in over 25 cities across the U.S., the FBI uncovered a concerted effort to hide their true affiliation to take advantage of the United States and the American people."
Each defendant has been charged with visa fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1546(a). If convicted, each faces a maximum statutory penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/researchers-charged-visa-fraud-after-lying-about-their-work-china-s-people-s-liberation-army
4…………..> COVID-19: Pregnancy In A Pandemic
Coronavirus has meant pregnant women around the world have had to face additional challenges – like changing birth plans, social isolation, and financial challenges.
Two women in Vancouver and London have documented their birth stories for the BBC, to show what it's like to have a baby in a pandemic.(BBC)
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-53514917
5…………> Best COVID-19 Detectors: German Sniffer Dogs?
Scientists at the University of Veterinary Medicine in the Islamic Merkeldom city of Hanover have found that army sniffer dogs can discern between samples from coronavirus-infected and healthy patients with high is the level of accuracy, raising hopes this can be used in real-life scenarios like mass test in crowded places.
The experiment involved eight sniffer dogs from the German Bundeswehr who were trained for only a week to distinguish between the mucus and saliva of patients infected with coronavirus and non-infected individuals, then presented with positive and negative samples on a random basis by a machine.
The animals were able to positively detect SARS-CoV-2 infected secretions with an 83% success rate, and control secretions at a rate of 96%. The overall detection rate, combining both, was astonishing 94%, so based in the 1000 samples collected, the BMC Infectious Diseases journal, said dogs could play a role in detecting infected individuals. (DW)
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1. "Every disorder is the beginning of new and higher order."
Such a beautiful Opening Statement by Corey Lewandowski! Thank you Corey! @CLewandowski
John Adams called the drafting of the Constitution—the bedrock of the rule of law for our Nation—"the greatest single effort of national deliberation that the world has ever seen."
Just departed New Mexico for California, where we are delivering results!
"That story (Kavanaugh) is nowhere near the standard that should be met in publishing a story."@btihum@HoxNewsr
The New York Times is at its lowest point in its long and storied history. Not only is it losing a lot of money, but it is a journalistic disaster, being laughed at even in the most liberal of enclaves. It has become a very sad joke all all over the World. Witch Hunt hurt them.
If you want to stop the drug smugglers, human traffickers, and vicious MS-13 gang members from threatening our communities and poisoning our youth, you have only one choice — you must elect more REPUBLICANS!#KAK2020
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2…………> Supporting Terror: Texas Jihadist
A North Texas man identified as Michael Kyle Sewell, 18, was arrested in February, and pleaded guilty to the conspiracy charge during sentencing, when the United States introduced evidence that his offense was consistent with a long pattern of online statements supporting violent extremism.
"Sewell conspired with another individual to provide material support to LeT and assisted his coconspirator with his plans to travel overseas to join the terrorist organization," said John C. Demers of National Security.
"The National Security Division is committed to identifying and holding accountable those who conspire to provide material support to foreign terrorist organizations."
During a search of Sewell's home after his arrest, agents found an AR-15 style rifle, multiple magazines, and a number of knives in Sewell's bedroom, and he had posted numerous messages threatening to attack individuals and gatherings of people who he believed were opponents of his radical beliefs.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/north-texas-man-sentenced-20-years-federal-prison-conspiring-provide-material-support
3…………> October 1 Parade Prep:China's Massive Display Of Weaponry
Chinese social media over the weekend posted photos, revealing an array of supersonic, stealth weapons and equipment rolling into central Beijing for a rehearsal ahead of a parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the nation's founding.
The 24-hour rehearsal ended on Monday morning, and observers on social media said the "biggest surprise so far" was what looked like a new drone — the latest example of flashy military equipment being developed and showcased by Beijing.
Experts believe that an aircraft pictured on the back of a truck at the rehearsal was an unassembled supersonic DR-8 — or Wuzhen-8 in Chinese — which has never been seen in public before/,and the description of the drone by state media China Aviation News when it was first tested in 2015 matched the photo from the rehearsal, adding the performance and shape of the aircraft was similar to the US Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird surveillance plane.
It can fly at Mach 3.5 or 2800 miles per hour, according to commentator named Shi Lao, who said the DR-8 was capable of traveling as far as the Western Pacific, including Guam.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-17/china-unveils-supersonic-drone-during-national-day-rehearsals/11519464
4…………> Saudi Arabia Attack: Launched From Within Iran
The US has reportedly identified locations in Iran from which drones and cruise missiles were launched against major Saudi oil facilities on Saturday, a senior US officials told media outlets that the locations were in southern Iran, at the northern end of the Gulf.
Saudi air defenses did not stop the drones and missiles because they were pointed southwards, to prevent attacks from Yemen.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-49733558
5…………> UFO: Near WTC Tribute on 9/11 Anniversary
An UFO hunter speculated that extraterrestrial craft are often seen near "historical locations", musing that it might be related to space aliens' interest in human emotions evoked by events related to such areas.
Scot C.Waring Waring tried to attract public attention to an alleged alien craft sighting which, if he is to be believed, took place high above New York City on this year's anniversary of the 11 September, 2001 terrorist attacks.
https://sputniknews.com/viral/201909171076823974-ufo-spotted-in-a-video-filmed-near-wtc-tribute-on-911-anniversary-conspiracy-theorist-claims/
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1. "The truth is like a septic tank and the smell will eventually get out no matter how hard we tighten down the hatch."― "The Endless Beginning"
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2…………> Jihadist Attack in Queens: Averted
A criminal complaint filed today in federal court in Brooklyn charged Awais Chudhary, 19, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Pakistan, with attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization. Chudhary was arrested yesterday, and made his initial appearance this afternoon before United States Magistrate Judge James Orenst, and ordered held without bail.
"The defendant allegedly planned to conduct a deadly attack in New York on behalf of ISIS," stated Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demer.
"The National Security Division, working with our partners, will remain vigilant in our efforts to identify, disrupt, and hold accountable those who would conduct a terrorist attack on our soil. I want to thank the agents, analysts, and prosecutors who are responsible for this case and prevented this defendant from carrying out his deadly plans."
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/individual-who-planned-attack-queens-charged-attempting-provide-material-support-isis
3…………> Hong Kong Protesters Defy March Ban
Hong Kong police have used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon to disperse crowds as tens of thousands marched in the city, defying a ban, as on the 13th weekend of protests, demonstrators – chanting "stand with Hong Kong" and "fight for freedom" – gathered outside government offices, the local headquarters of China's People's Liberation Army and the city's parliament, known as the Legislative Council.
Protesters took to the streets in the Wan Chai district, many joining a Christian march, while others demonstrated in the Causeway Bay shopping district in the pouring rain.
An event to mark five years since Beijing ruled out fully democratic elections was banned in Hong Kong, a special administrative region of China.
Hong Kong police have used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon to disperse crowds as tens of thousands marched in the city, defying a ban
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-49534439
4…………> Chinese Horseback Police: Tibet
Diqing Tibetan prefecture in Yunnan province is well known for its harsh climate, so much so that it takes three months for mounted police patrols to traverse the whole region under their command near the town of Yangla, in SW China.
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-08/30/c_138351584.htm
5…………> Huge Alien Spacecraft at Area 51: Video
An UFO hunter named Scott C. Waring has alleged that Google and YouTube changed their "publicity algorithms" to label information about alien sightings as "fake news," and "hide it from the public."
"[Mr.Waring] also remarked that he actually first discovered the object in question back in 2010, and that he has re-uploaded the video now in order to test his suspicions about Google using its algorithms to attack him and other UFO researchers, labelling information about UFO sightings and the like as "fake news," and hide it from the public".
"This is Google working with the US government to cover up any UFO or alien evidence and hide it from the public", he charged.
https://sputniknews.com/viral/201908311076692363-conspiracy-theorist-claims-he-spotted-huge-alien-spacecraft-at-area-51-using-google-maps/
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1. "When the lower half rules, the upper half suffers."
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Beautiful evening in Cincinnati, Ohio tonight — with GREAT American Patriots!+
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Thank you Cincinnati, Ohio. Together, we are going to KEEP AMERICA GREAT!+
We look forward to continuing our positive dialogue with China on a comprehensive Trade Deal, and feel that the future between our two countries will be a very bright one!+
2…………> ICE Remove Salvadoran Terrorist: Back Home
A Salvadoran man wanted in his home country for his involvement in a terrorist organization was removed Wednesday by deportation officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO).
Pedro Juan Cruz-Cortez, 23, was flown to El Salvador July 31 on a charter flight coordinated by ICE Air Operations (IAO).
Upon arrival, ERO officers transferred Cruz-Cortez to officials from El Salvador's Civilian National Police.On June 23, 2017, Interpol San Salvador issued a Red Notice seeking Cruz-Cortez for his involvement in a terrorist organization.
"This case shows how effective cooperation between U.S. and Salvadoran law enforcement authorities helps keep our communities safe from violent criminal aliens who try to find safe haven in the United States from their crimes," said Louie Zamora, acting field office director in Chicago.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ice-deportation-officers-chicago-remove-salvadoran-wanted-terrorism-charges-his-home
3…………> Trump's New Tariffs: Yours Truly iPhone
President Trump will impose a 10 per cent tariff next month on the remaining $US300 billion in Chinese imports he has not already taxed, which include a vast range of consumer products like phones and toys.
His earlier tariffs had been designed to minimize the impact on ordinary Americans by focusing on industrial goods, but the new tariffs will hit American consumer products manufactured in China like iPhones, shoes and toys.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-02/donald-trump-to-impose-more-tariffs-on-chinese-goods/11376766
4…………> Mr.Xi's Communism 101: PLA Anti-Protest Exercises
The three-minute video posted on the Hong Kong garrison's official Weibo social media account included footage of troops firing guns and rockets, and of light tanks, attack helicopters and missile launchers.
China's People's Liberation Army based in Hong Kong has released a video showing footage of "anti-riot" exercises as its top brass said violence is "absolutely impermissible" — an undeniable warning to civilian protesters.
The PLA has remained in barracks since political protests began in April, leaving Hong Kong's police force to deal with the massive and often violent confrontations in the Asian financial hub.
Tear gas and water cannons rain down on their opponents, as armoured personnel carriers with battering rams raced forward, and troops lay barbed wire coils on the ground.
In one sequence in the PLA video, titled "anti-riot drill footage", ranks of troops advance with shields and truncheons, firing rifles into the air.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-02/chinese-army-releases-promo-video-for-hong-kong-troops/11376254
5…………> Market Report for 08/01/2019: cover short stop 26900:CG 7868, 11/21/2019
Stocks down 281 to 26583, DJ futures -21, rally collapsed after President Trump added new 10% tariffs on Chinese customer goods, and Fed reduced rates by only 1/4 point.
Gold up to 1444.9 and USD/CHF at 0.98 due to President Trump setting tariffs on Chinese products. Translation? As the dollar goes down, we have to wait and see if the new Fed Chair Jerome Powell will continue pressuring gold and the Eurasian block with it down below $1000/oz in an economic WW3. Cover short stop at 25200 triggered with a gain of 1200 points, long 25150 position sold at 27,000 for a gain of 1850 points. New position short 27,000, cover short 26900, for a gain of 100 points.
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2…………> Robbing Investors: Celadon Inc.
Celadon, a transportation company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, that was listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), entered into a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) in connection with a criminal information filed today in the Southern District of Indiana charging the company with securities fraud.
The case was primarily focused on the fact that Celadon knowingly filed materially false and misleading statements to investors and falsified books, records and accounts with regard to the values of assets involved in four trade transactions that were recorded at inflated values and not fair market value.
Instead of properly reporting Quality's financial difficulties to investors, members of Celadon's and Quality's senior management team, all acting within the scope of their employment, participated in a scheme that resulted in Celadon falsely reporting inflated profits and inflated assets to the investing public through Celadon's financial statements.
In December 2016, after allegations of misconduct had arisen publicly, Celadon's management approved a memorandum that falsely stated the trucks involved in the above-described transactions were purchased and sold at fair market value, and were accounted for properly on Celadon's books.
"Securities fraud harms all investors — from the most sophisticated to those everyday Americans saving for retirement, and the Criminal Division remains committed to investigating and prosecuting these complex crimes.
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/celadon-group-inc-enters-corporate-resolution-securities-fraud-and-agrees-pay-422-million
3…………> Mr.Xi Project Of The Century: Belt & Road
More than 120 countries and 29 international organizations back the Belt and Road Initiative,Switzerland and Peru are expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding within days, China will aim to make initiatives sustainable and prevent debt risks, finance minister, China is hosting its second Belt and Road Forum — the first being in 2017 — from April 25-27 to further promote and reaffirm support for President Xi Jinping's trillion-dollar global trade initiative.
What is actually in the MOU the Victorian Government signed with China on the One Belt One Road initiative, and what does it mean for the state?
Nearly 40 foreign leaders and 5,000 representatives from 150 countries are on this year's guest list, including President Ueli Maurer of Switzerland, which is expected to be the second Western European nation to sign an accord backing the initiative after Italy broke away and pledged their support last month
And while there was no summit held in 2018, many developments have been taking place in the meantime as the initiative continues to evolve from what's been described as "a genius marketing ploy" into a foreign policy and economic framework that's slammed by many Western powers as a way to spread Beijing's influence abroad and saddle developing countries with unsustainable debt.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-04-26/what-is-chinas-trillion-dollar-belt-and-road-initiative/11042036
4…………> US Carriers In Danger: PLA NAVY Missile Shield
Robert Haddick, a former US Marine Corps officer and an adviser to the US Special Operations Command, said that "China's anti-ship missile capability exceeds those of the United States in terms of range, speed and sensor performance".
While a former PLA colonel admitted that "US missiles are superior to ours in terms of quality and quantity," Beijing still has the advantage in terms of cost: it can produce vastly more missiles than US air defenses could hope to shoot down, and a carrier might cost 10,000 times what a missile does.
"We are at a disadvantage with regard to China today in the sense that China has ground-based ballistic missiles that threaten our basing in the Western Pacific and our ships," Admiral Harry Harris, former head of US Pacific Command, told the US Senate Armed Services Committee in March 2018.
However, Beijing has spent decades building up an effective deterrent of cheap, long-range missiles aiming not for parity with the Pentagon, but deterrence of its most dangerous assets: the dozen super carriers Washington uses to terrorize countries that stand against it.
While Beijing has never made public the size of its missile arsenal, the Communist Youth League has posted some figures about the PLARF, showing it's roughly 100,000-men strong and has 200 intercontinental ballistic missiles and 300 medium-range ballistic missiles.
https://sputniknews.com/military/201904251074465771-Chinas-PLARF-Outclasses-US-Missiles-Carriers-Risk/
5…………> Market Report for 04/25/2019: sell stop 26300, CG 4018
Stocks down 135 to 26462, DJ futures -23, rally continuing due to anti-tariff talks, and China spending 1 trillion dollars to buy US products.
Gold up to 1282.6.2 and USD/CHF at 0.98 due to President Trump setting tariffs on Chinese products. Translation? As the dollar goes down, we have to wait and see if the new Fed Chair Jerome Powell will continue pressuring gold and the Eurasian block with it down below $1000/oz in an economic WW3. Watch sell stop at 26200.
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It can be incredibly dangerous for a woman to travel alone. Every year we hear news about sexual assaults on women who have been vacationing. It's not only the physical attacks that make traveling alone as a female dangerous. Some places will try and take advantage of the lone traveler, charging them more money than other people. Hotel room theft and pickpocketing are also easier if the person is alone.
There are many places in the world where it may be unsafe for a woman to travel alone. Consider all the aspects of the trip – Will you be walking alone at night? Will you have a tour guide or be exploring the city on your own? Do you have friends or family there that can provide safety when you need it?
We came up with a list of 10 cities where women should be safe travelling alone. Anyone traveling to a new city should be knowledgeable about the dangers and how to get help if they need it. To choose the cities, we looked at the rights and wages of women in the particular countries, along with crimes against women statistics.
Here are our top picks for cities to visit if you are a lone female traveler.
Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark and is its largest city with almost two million people in its metropolitan area. This busy city sports beautiful architecture and renowned shopping. Be sure to see the goddess Gefjun fountain, which tells the mythological story of how Denmark was created. Stop by at night, where the fountain lights up with a blue glow, alluding to the magic in the Norse religious history.
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada, located in Ontario but bordering Quebec. When traveling through this multicultural city you will hear both French and English spoken interchangeably. Be sure to check out the By Ward Market. This market is one of the oldest in Canada and sees over 50,000 visitors every weekend. Shop for local produce and artisan breads and cheeses, along with handmade clothing and jewelry. Be sure to stop by one of the famous restaurants to complete this shopping adventure.
Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand, sporting 1,400,000 residents. It is known as the "City of Sails" because of the high amount of yachts in its harbor. Be sure to check out the beautiful beaches and see the ships sailing. Enjoy 3 kilometers of pristine white beaches in the township of Orewa. After a sunny day, relax in the natural thermal springs at the Waiwera Thermal Resort.
Helsinki is the capital and largest city in Finland, with over 1,300,000 people in its metropolitan area. Enjoy the amazing architecture in Helsinki, with numerous Art Nouveau style buildings. The city was chosen to be the World Design Capital for 2012 by the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design. A walking tour to view the architecture and art galleries would give you a full view of why this vibrant city of the design capital. After a day exploring the city, enjoy the fantastic Nordic style clothing, which makes for fantastic shopping opportunities.
There are many safe cities for women in the United States, but for a vacation you can't beat Hawaii. Hilo is on the island of Hawaii, also known as the "Big Island" to avoid any confusion over the name. Hilo is the largest settlement on the island, with over 40,000 people. Be sure to check out the natural scenery with a trip to the Akaka Falls State Park, where a beautiful 400-foot high waterfall will amaze you. Hilo is also home to the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation, so snack on delicious chocolate covered macadamia nuts as a treat.
The beaches in Australia rival any from around the world. Perth is the capital of Western Australia and sports a population of over 1,800,000 people. Be sure to check out Kings Park, which is the largest inner city park in the world. Over 6,000,000 people visit the park every year. We can't forget about rest and relaxation in Perth, as the beaches are sublime. Sun tan at Cottesloe Beach, or go surfing at Scarborough Beach.
Every year, Scandinavian countries show up in the top 10 lists for equal treatment of women. Norway is a beautiful country to visit, with Oslo being the capital and largest city. Take in the amazing art with a trip to Vigeland Sculpture Park. This beautiful and thought provoking art park attracts over 1,000,000 visitors per year. The sculpture park was created by Gustav Vigeland and has over 200 pieces of iron, granite, and bronze art. After a day appreciating the culture, finish the trip with a visit to some of the busiest nightclubs in the country.
Warm Portugal is a beautiful vacation destination. If you want a private and relaxing vacation, take a trip to Setubal. This smaller city has a population of just under 800,000 people. Explore the city and enjoy the fresh caught seafood and delicious wines. If you want to get away from it all, take a trip to Serra da Arrabida National Park where the forest meets the sea. The most beautiful beach here is Portinho da Arrabida, as the water is almost perfectly still with no waves.
Sweden is known around the world for their beautiful people and culture. Malmö is the third largest city in Sweden and is located at the southern tip of the country. Malmö is a great location for an active holiday. Enjoy viewing the natural landscape by hiking or by boat. The city also sports amazing golf courses. If you want to stay in the city, enjoy the superb shopping that Sweden has to offer. Malmö has an abundance of eco-friendly shopping choices, with environmentally friendly clothing and restaurant choices.
While anywhere in France would make for an amazing vacation, check out the opulent Marseille for a unique trip. This historic city is filled with culture and heritage. It is the second largest city in France with a population of almost 3,000,000 people in its metropolitan area. The city lays on the Mediterranean coast, giving it prime beaches and delicious seafood meals. Take a bus or taxi to visit the beaches, as they can be so popular that parking is almost non-existent. Enjoy boat rides to nearby islands and watch out for the underwater remains of the téléscaphe – underwater cars that transported tourists through the beautiful water in the 1960's.


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Edited By Odishatv Bureau Published By Odishatv Bureau On Apr 24, 2012 - 6:06 PM
New Delhi: After nearly a year in foster care in Norway, two NRI toddlers, separated from their parents on grounds of negligence, arrived here today to an emotional welcome following a prolonged custody battle and diplomatic pressure by India.
The children — Abhigyan (3) and Aishwarya (1)– escorted by uncle Arunabhas Bhattacharya and their Norwegian foster father were received at the Indira Gandhi International airport here by their paternal grandparents, relatives and Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur. Their return home came after sustained diplomatic pressure mounted by the government and a protracted legal battle which ended yesterday when a Norwegian court in the city of Stavanger handed over their custody to their paternal uncle Arunabhas.
The children were taken away from their parents –Anurup and Sagarika Bhattacharya — by Norway`s Child Welfare Services in May last year on grounds of "emotional disconnect" and negligence. However, the parents of the children denied the charges saying it was a case of cultural misunderstanding. Welcoming the return of the children, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna thanked Norway for their release, saying the children "belonged to India".
"They belong to India. They are Indian nationals. I am confident that the uncle will take care of them in the environment of their extended family in India. "I thank the government of Norway and in particular the foreign minister for his constructive approach in resolving this humanitarian issue. I wish to congratulate the judicial system in Norway for taking such an enlightened decision. All is well that ends well," Krishna said.
Reacting to the arrival of the kids, a spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs said for the Ministry the case has drawn to a close. Norway on its part also expressed satisfaction over settlement of the custody row, saying the resolution of the issue illustrated the "good relations" between the two countries. "The two governments have been working very closely and constructively in solving the case. It illustrates the good relationship between the two countries," Norwegian Ambassador Ann Ollestad said.
Kaur, who received the children at the airport too expressed happiness. "The grandparents are very happy to see the kids. The family is relieved," she said. In Kolkata, a relieved grandfather of the children Monotosh Chakravorty thanked the government and media for their sustained efforts in ensuring their release. "I have been waiting for this day. I have been fighting to see their return. And now actually that has happened..we are very much happy," he said. The two children later headed for Kolkata.
The External Affairs Ministry had mounted diplomatic pressure on Norway to ensure return of the kids to India after the case received wide attention in the media. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had taken up the matter with his Norwegian counterpart during the Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul last month. After several twists and turns in the case, the Stavanger District Court on Mondayfinally gave custody of Abhigyan and Aishwarya to their uncle, supporting a joint application submitted by the children`s parents and the CWS.


A new office building with underground car parking is being constructed on a site of a former car showroom and vacant industrial premises to form the new headquarters for Stockport Homes.
The car showroom is locally listed and is also located within a Conservation Area, so justifying the loss of the building was critical to building the case for development. Balanced against the loss of the building are the significant benefits associated with the scheme coming forward which include employment opportunities, the creation of a 'Civic Quarter' within Stockport Town Centre and the enhancement of the A6 Corridor.
During the summer Stockport Homes will be moving to their new head office on the Edward Street. The new office will mean that all the teams will be based in one building working closely together to deliver excellent services for customers. The reception area will offer great facilities for visitors, including access to computer equipment, web access and a coffee shop.
The new headquarters is being built by Eric Wright Construction which LDG Contracts are proudly working alongside to install 16 Curtain wall screens, 132 Aluminium windows and Aluminium doors on this well-established superstructure.


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5/1/19 - This is an original WW2 Nazi Police Helmet owned by a man named Hans Plesch. Scratched on the inside of the helmet, in the leather, are the words "Police" President" "Plesch". For the whole story, click the link below and watch the video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9-WArCGQgM&t=6s Overall, the helmet is in excellent condition. There are no major dings, but there is minor pin pricking, light surface scratches, small chips in the paint, and handling marks throughout. There are beginning signs of rust on the outer top dome of the helmet. The decals are vibrant in color and clear with just a few scratches. The leather on the inside is in great condition - no sweat marks, just a little bit of fraying/wear around the edges. The ink stamp on the inside dome of the helmet is crisp and visible. There is a little bit of rust on the inside of the helmet. Around the inside metal rim of the helmet is stamped "SE68" and "4901". The leather chinstrap is in nice condition but is starting to dry out and crack near the buckle holes. The helmet comes with a complete binder of information.
Standard issue combat helmet of the German Police (Ordnungspolizei) in World War II. SS-Brigadeführer and Generalmajor der Polizei Hans Plesch joined the NSDAP and SS in 1930. Previously, he entered the Army Reserve in 1924 and was later commissioned a Leutnant d.R. in Infantry Regiment 6. A lawyer by trade, Plesch worked in the Personnel Office of SS Upper Region North in Hamburg during 1934 – 1936, earning a promotion to SS-Sturmbannführer (Major) in 1935. In 1936 – 1937, he served as Stabsführer (Staff Leader) of SS-Abschnitts XVI in Magdeburg. He left fulltime employment with the SS in 1937 to take a position as Chief Operating Officer of his father-in-law's Opel business in Oldenburg. Activated as a Reserve Army Officer in February 1940, Plesch participated in military operations against France and Russia as part of the 30th Infantry Division. While commanding 12th Company, Infantry Regiment 6, he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (Medal of Honor equivalent) on March 21, 1942 for extreme bravery during combat in the Demyansk Pocket. Severely wounded in this action, Plesch was discharged from active military service. Promoted to SS-Standartenführer (Colonel) in 1941 and SS-Oberführer (Senior Colonel) in 1943, he served at Police Headquarters in Dusseldorf. On April 7, 1943, Plesch was appointed Polizeipräsident München (Munich Police Chief) with the rank of Generalmajor der Polizei (Brigadier General of Police). In January 1944, a promotion to SS-Brigadeführer (Brigadier General) followed. On April 30, 1945, Plesch surrendered Munich to U. S. Army forces against the orders of Gauleiter Paul Giesler, who wished the city defended to the last man. A report published in 1945 by the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF) Evaluation and Dissemination Section G-2 (Counter Intelligence Sub-Division) entitled "The German Police" includes "Annex C: Polizeipräsidien" which lists all 64 Polizeipräsidien and assigned officers serving as Polizeipräsident during the war; there is only one Polizeipräsident Plesch: "SS-BF Hans PLESCH" on page C7.
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10 Books To Add To Your Summer Reading List
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Summer is the perfect time for you to soak up some surf, sunshine and knowledge!
A good book can keep you company wherever you go, helping you generate new ideas and improve on a particular aspect of your life and business.
This following selection includes a wide range of topics, which are likely to make you feel smarter and more inspired without having to hire an expensive life coach.
Below is a list of inspirational books to read this summer.
1. 'The Universe Has Your Back: Transform Fear to Faith' Gabrielle Bernstein
The New York Times best-selling author Gabrielle Bernstein discusses the power of spiritual transformation in her book. Gabrielle draws on personal stories, exercises and frameworks to illustrate how can we make a shift from fear to faith.
Gabrielle says, "My commitment with this book is to wake up as many people as possible to their connection to faith and joy. " The book reveals the secret sauce to unlock our true power and explain how to take control of the sense of uncertainty, fear, doubts and anything that blocks us from pursuing happiness.
Perfect for – people who want to overcome fear and find joy in life.
2. 'How to Skimm Your Life' theSkimm
Written by the founders of theSkimm, a daily newsletter for women millennials, this book is a conglomeration of things you need to know for adulting, ranging from productivity, personal finance, career development, stress management, and global politics.
Much like the style of their newsletter, the book offers useful advice and practical tips on every area of life with a sassy tone and witty voice. The mission of this book is to empower readers to make important decisions as an adult and learn something they can apply in their own lives.
Perfect for people who want to improve on adulting and be a more well-rounded person.
3. 'You Are A Badass' Jen Sincero
Drawing on her personal experiences, Jan Sincero employs a funny and entertaining tone to tell readers how powerful our thoughts are and reveals her belief that our bank account is a reflection of our perspectives towards money.
'You are a Badass" is a book that is easy to digest, as it offers bite-sized tips throughout 27 chapters. Packed with insightful stories, hands-on exercises, and practical advice, Sincero entertains and educate the readers at the same time.
Perfect for people who need a confidence booster.
4. '100 Side Hustles' Chris Guillebeau
In '100 Side Hustles', Chris Guillebeau features 100 stories of people launching their side businesses across different fields. He discusses the key elements behind these hustlers' stories and how they were able to launch their side hustles from scratch.
Chris believes inspiration alone is not enough, it has to be combined with action to make the spark. If you running out of inspiration, grab a copy and learn from the real-life examples of people who have succeeded. It's never too late to start hustling.
Perfect for people who already have a side hustle or want to start one.
5. 'Everything Is Figureoutable' Marie Forleo
For starters, don't you just love how the book title exhibits creativity by coining the word "figureoutable"? Named by Oprah as a thought leader for the next generation, Marie Forleo highlights one powerful proposition in her book – Everything is figureoutable. Her book tends to train your brain to think in a more positive and creative way, particularly in the face of adversity and setbacks.
Her BS-free approach gives readers insightful strategies to identify things that are blocking your way, unleash your true potential and how you can use your unique talents to change the world.
Perfect for people who got stuck in a dead-end job and lack motivation in life.
6. 'Crushing It!: How Great Entrepreneurs Build Their Business and Influence—and How You Can, Too' Gary Vaynerchuk
"Crushing it" is an inspiring career guide that includes experiences of dozens of influencers and entrepreneurs who rejected their 9-5 day jobs and pursue their dreams. How did they do it? Building a successful personal brand.
Vaynerchuk believes a dynamic and vibrant personal brand is extremely important to entrepreneurial success. In his book, he dissects the major social media platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest, and Snapchat; podcast platforms; and how to leverage these platforms to amplify personal branding.
Perfect for people who want to build a successful personal brand for themselves or their businesses.
7. 'Everybody Writes' Ann Handley
Writing is easy? Not quite. In today's content-driven world, how can marketers produce quality content that can stand out amid people's shorter attention spans? Everybody Writes' is a go-to guide for copywriting and content creation. Ann Handley dives into the process of content creation and strategies to help copywriters up their content game.
She also explains the importance of compelling content, which can attract and retain customers through holistic strategies – which can apply across all of your online assets. The book is an excellent guide for digital marketers to learn how to craft, create and promote content.
Perfect for people who are copywriters and digital marketers.
8. 'Contagious: Why Things Catch On' Jonah Berger
John Berger cracks the code of why some products are more popular than the others and why some ideas are more mentioned than others. Have you wondered why your business is not getting tractions and compared your product/services with others? If you have, this is the book for you.
Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger discusses the secret science of why things become "contagious" by revealing six basic principles. With powerful stories and research, the book provides useful techniques and inspirations to help your business to take off and become "infectious and contagious".
Perfect for small business owners, creative individuals, and online content creators.
9. 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' Stephen R. Covey
First published in 1989, 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' is an all-time favorite by a lot of successful people. The title of the book is self-explanatory, Covey discusses 7 habits of highly effective people, highlighting principles such as fairness, integrity, service, and human dignity. He believes these principles are pathways to solving any personal and professional problems.
This is not a book that you just want to skim it. It is a book that you want to study carefully and savor its meaning. "If you want small changes in your life, work on your attitude. But if you want big and primary changes, work on your paradigm." Covey says. In order to make significant changes, the author advocates the idea of "paradigm shift", which is a change of perception of how the world works.
Perfect for people who become more effective and improve on personal and professional lives.
10. 'The Last Black Unicorn' Tiffany Haddish
Stand-up comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish assembles the power of laughter in her book and tells a personal story about how she learned to survive by making people laugh.
One of the author's core philosophies in life is to have fun in everything she does. The book is also Tiffany's memoir to celebrate her gifted humor and fearlessness. She walked through the readers of how she came from nothing and nowhere to achieve something bigger by influencing other people using her own experiences and pain.
Perfect for people who are looking for motivation and love humor.
Share this list with family and friend. Don't forget to allocate some quality reading time this summer. Grab one of these books to your favorite beach or restaurant—it's important to get some sun, feed your stomach and your brain. Happy reading!
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package org.toobs.framework.pres.component;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.Iterator;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.Vector;

import org.toobs.framework.exception.ParameterException;
import org.toobs.framework.pres.component.config.Parameter;
import org.toobs.framework.pres.componentlayout.config.DoItRef;
import org.toobs.framework.pres.componentlayout.config.Section;
import org.toobs.framework.pres.util.ParameterUtil;
import org.toobs.framework.pres.util.PresConstants;
import org.toobs.framework.transformpipeline.domain.IXMLTransformer;
import org.toobs.framework.transformpipeline.domain.XMLTransformerException;
import org.toobs.framework.transformpipeline.domain.XMLTransformerFactory;
import org.toobs.framework.util.BetwixtUtil;
import org.toobs.framework.util.Configuration;
import org.toobs.framework.util.IRequest;

@SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
public class RuntimeLayout {
  private static final String XML_HEADER = "<RuntimeLayout>";
  private static final String XML_FOOTER = "</RuntimeLayout>";
  private static final String XML_CP_HEADER = "<ContentParams>";
  private static final String XML_CP_FOOTER = "</ContentParams>";
  private String id;
  private Map transforms = new HashMap();
  private RuntimeLayoutConfig config;
  private String layoutXml;
  private DoItRef doItRef;
  private boolean useComponentScan;
  private boolean embedded;

  public RuntimeLayoutConfig getConfig() {
    return config;
  }
  public void setConfig(RuntimeLayoutConfig config) throws IOException {
    this.config = config;
    StringBuffer sb = new StringBuffer();
    sb.append(XML_HEADER);
    Parameter[] contentParams = config.getAllContentParams();
    if (contentParams.length > 0) {
      sb.append(XML_CP_HEADER);
      for (int c = 0; c < contentParams.length; c++) {
        sb.append(BetwixtUtil.toXml(contentParams[c], true, false, false, null, null));
      }
      sb.append(XML_CP_FOOTER);
    }
    //sb.append(BetwixtUtil.toXml(config.getAllParams()));
    Section[] sections = config.getAllSections();
    for (int s = 0; s < sections.length; s++) {
      sb.append(BetwixtUtil.toXml(sections[s], true, false, false, null, null));
    }
    sb.append(XML_FOOTER);
    this.setLayoutXml(sb.toString());
  }
  /*
  public ArrayList getTransforms() {
    return transforms;
  }
  public Transform[] getAllTransforms() {
    Transform[] allTransforms = new Transform[transforms.size()];
    return (Transform[])transforms.toArray(allTransforms);
  }
  public void setTransforms(ArrayList transforms) {
    this.transforms = transforms;
  }
  public void addTransform(Transform transform) {
    addTransform(new Transform[] {transform});
  }
  public void addTransform(Transform[] transform) {
    for (int i = 0; i < transform.length; i++) {
      transforms.add(transform[i]);
    }
  }
  */
  public String getId() {
    return id;
  }
  public void setId(String id) {
    this.id = id;
  }

  public String getLayoutXml() {
    return layoutXml;
  }
  public void setLayoutXml(String layoutXml) {
    this.layoutXml = layoutXml;
  }

  public String render(IRequest request, boolean embedded) throws ComponentException, ParameterException {
    return this.render(request, embedded, false, "xhtml");
  }

  public String render(IRequest request, boolean embedded, boolean skipUrlScan) throws ComponentException, ParameterException {
    return this.render(request, embedded, skipUrlScan, "xhtml");
  }

  public String render(IRequest request, boolean embedded, boolean skipUrlScan, String contentType) throws ComponentException, ParameterException {
    IXMLTransformer xmlTransformer = null;
    StringBuffer outputString = new StringBuffer();
    HashMap layoutParams = new HashMap();

    Vector outputXML = new Vector();
    try {
      Vector inputXSLs = new Vector();
      Vector inputXMLs = new Vector();
      Vector contentTransforms = (Vector) this.getTransforms().get(contentType);
      if (contentTransforms != null && contentTransforms.size() > 0) {
        Iterator it = contentTransforms.iterator();
        while (it.hasNext()) {
          Transform transform = (Transform) it.next();
          inputXSLs.add(transform.getTransformName());
          //Fix the params using the param mapping for
          //this configuration.
          if(transform.getTransformParams() != null){
            ParameterUtil.mapParameters("Transform:" + transform.getTransformName(), transform.getTransformParams().getParameter(), request.getParams(), layoutParams, this.id);
          }
        }
      } else {
        throw new ComponentException("Component Layout with id: " + this.id + " does not have a transform for content type: " + contentType);
      }
      /*
      for (int t = 0; t < transforms.size(); t++) {
        Transform trans = (Transform)transforms.get(t);
        inputXSLs.add(trans.getTransformName());
        if (trans.getTransformParams() != null) {
          ParameterUtil.mapParameters("Transform:" + trans.getTransformName(), trans.getTransformParams().getParameter(), request.getParams(), layoutParams, this.id);
        }
      }
      */
      if (!skipUrlScan) {
        if (embedded) {
          inputXSLs.add(PresConstants.XSL_URL_SCANNER_XML);
          xmlTransformer = XMLTransformerFactory.getInstance().getChainTransformer(XMLTransformerFactory.OUTPUT_FORMAT_XML);
          if (request.getParams().get("outputFormat") != null) {
            layoutParams.put("outputFormat", request.getParams().get("outputFormat"));
          }
        } else if (useComponentScan) {
          inputXSLs.add(PresConstants.XSL_URL_SCANNER_COMP);
          xmlTransformer = XMLTransformerFactory.getInstance().getChainTransformer(XMLTransformerFactory.OUTPUT_FORMAT_HTML);
        } else {
          inputXSLs.add(PresConstants.XSL_URL_SCANNER_LAYOUT);
          xmlTransformer = XMLTransformerFactory.getInstance().getChainTransformer(XMLTransformerFactory.OUTPUT_FORMAT_HTML);
        }
      } else {
        xmlTransformer = XMLTransformerFactory.getInstance().getDefaultTransformer();
      }
      ParameterUtil.mapParameters("Layout:" + this.id, config.getAllParams(), request.getParams(), layoutParams, this.id);

      inputXMLs.add(this.layoutXml);
      layoutParams.put("context", Configuration.getInstance().getMainContext() + "/");
      if (request.getParams().get("appContext") != null) {
        layoutParams.put("appContext", request.getParams().get("appContext"));
      }
      outputXML = xmlTransformer.transform(inputXSLs, inputXMLs, layoutParams);
    } catch (XMLTransformerException e) {
      throw new ComponentException(e);
    }

    for (int ox = 0; ox < outputXML.size(); ox++) {
      outputString.append((String) outputXML.get(ox));
    }
    // Return
    return outputString.toString();
  }

  public DoItRef getDoItRef() {
    return doItRef;
  }
  public void setDoItRef(DoItRef doItRef) {
    this.doItRef = doItRef;
  }
  public boolean isUseComponentScan() {
    return useComponentScan;
  }
  public void setUseComponentScan(boolean useComponentScan) {
    this.useComponentScan = useComponentScan;
  }
  public boolean isEmbedded() {
    return embedded;
  }
  public void setEmbedded(boolean embedded) {
    this.embedded = embedded;
  }
  public Map getTransforms() {
    return transforms;
  }
  public void setTransforms(Map transforms) {
    this.transforms = transforms;
  }
}

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Member Meeting & Social Media Residency | May 16-18, 2016
Learn. Grow. Connect.
Join us May 17-18 for our 2016 Member Meeting
We've scheduled three inspirational keynotes, six compelling case studies and panels, and consultations with social media experts so you'll leave with what you need to analyze – and solve – social media problems you face today.
We're capping attendance at 125 members and have designed the day to maximize time and space for conversation, collaboration, and relationship building.
Two hotels are offering discounts until April 24 or when the group block is sold out. Hilton Garden Inn (starting at $139 a night) and DoubleTree Hotel (starting at $159 a night).
You may want to join us on May 16 for our revamped Social Media Residency, too. Read about that here.
7:30 am Registration and Breakfast
DoubleTree Hotel
8:30 am Announcements
Vivien Williams, Emcee
8:35 am Welcome
Chris Gade, Chair, Mayo Clinic Public Affairs
8:40 am #MCSMN Update
Lee Aase (@LeeAase), Director, Mayo Clinic Social Media Network
Farris Timimi (@FarrisTimimi), MD, Medical Director, Mayo Clinic Social Media Network
9 am KEYNOTE: The Social Media Mission
Andy Sernovitz (@Sernovitz), CEO, SocialMedia.org Health
Social media is so much more than another marketing technique. Any organization that appreciates and engages in social media is forever changed for the better -- to become more open, honest, transparent, and kind.
Andy Sernovitz teaches word-of-mouth marketing and social media. He's the New York Times bestselling author of Word of Mouth Marketing: How Smart Companies Get People Talking. He leads SocialMedia.org, the community for social media leaders at the world's greatest brands, and WordofMouth.org, for marketers and entrepreneurs.
Andy taught at Northwestern University and Wharton School of Business, ran a business incubator, and started half a dozen companies. He created the Word of Mouth Marketing Association and the Association for Interactive Marketing. His blog is called "Damn, I Wish I'd Thought of That!"
9:30 am Affinity Groups
Discuss your social media challenges with a group of your peers.
10 am CASE STUDY: Leverage Employee Passion for Social Media Success
supercalifragilis Erik Bergstrom (@eBergie), eBusiness Manager, Dental Associates; and Elizabeth Harty (@MEHarty), Senior Communications Specialist, Mayo Clinic
With Facebook reach diminishing and social clutter mounting, it's important to explore new ways of delivering your brand's message on Facebook and beyond. An employee advocacy program can increase results from your social media channel while empowering participants, enhancing their sense of belonging and being in the know.
Erik Bergstrom is the eBusiness Manager for Dental Associates, a Wisconsin-based group dental practice with 14 dental centers and 90 dentists. With 17 years of experience in internet marketing and content development, Erik has taken what he learned from the publishing industry to uncover a significant new source of patient growth in the health care industry.
Elizabeth Harty is a Senior Communications Specialist with Mayo Clinic Public Affairs in Rochester, Minnesota. Elizabeth's main focus with the Mayo Clinic Social Media Network is employee engagement/communications. Before joining Mayo Clinic in 2010, she was the social media marketing manager for Hazelden/Betty Ford Foundation
10:30 am Break
10:45 am Making Doctor Google Work for You: Managing Physician Digital Reputation on Social, Web, Directories, Reviews, SEO, SEM, and Location-Based Media Platforms
Hugh Stephens (@hughstephens), Professional Communicator and Marketer
It's no secret that patients ask Dr. Google before talking to someone with real knowledge. At the same time, they will search the name of their clinician, health network, and other providers to "get the goss"... What do you want them to find? This session will explore best practice for managing reputation as it sprawls across the web in places you control and places you can't.
Hugh Stephens is a failed medical student turned professional communicator and marketer. He has worked on reputation management for clients ranging from individual clinicians through to government departments. Hugh consults to companies and government through Dialogue Social. You can troll him on Twitter @hughstephens.
11:15 am CASE STUDY: Blending Technology with Best Practice to Enhance the Patient Experience
Hilary A. Joachim, M.A.N., R.N., and Amber M. Stitz, APRN, CNS, M.S.
As a Destination Medical Center, patients travel from around the globe to receive orthopedic care at Mayo Clinic. Early education and surgical preparedness are essential to ensure the best patient outcomes. Through the development of a self-paced online program, we provide customizable education so patients can focus on content meeting individual needs and learning styles. We blend patient education with today's technology to reduce preoperative anxiety, ensure better-quality outcomes, and improve patient satisfaction.
Hilary A. Joachim, M.A.N., R.N. is a Nursing Quality Specialist in the Department of Nursing at Mayo Clinic. Her clinical experience includes being a staff RN in the Orthopedics Inpatient Unit. Hilary has participated in the Nursing Leadership Perspectives Program, received the Department of Nursing Individual Achievement Award, and received the Connect Design Enable (CoDE) Funding Award.
Amber Stitz, MS, APRN, ACNS-BC, OCNS-C, is a Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Department of Nursing supporting the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic. Her clinical experience includes general orthopedics, ortho oncology, and geriatric fracture and osteoporosis management. Amber has presented nationally and internationally on nursing practice, orthopedics, and quality. She is an Instructor on Nursing in Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and recently received the Connect Design Enable (CoDE) Innovation Award.
Noon KEYNOTE: Hug Your Haters
Jay Baer, Convince & Convert
Haters aren't our problem... ignoring them is.
In this eye-opening and entertaining presentation, New York Times best-selling author Jay Baer reveals brand-new, proprietary research into why and where your customers complain. If it feels like there are more complaints than ever, and that you're spending more time and money dealing with negativity and backlash, you're right. But the rise of customer complaints is actually an enormous opportunity.
Find out why you need to hug your haters and embrace complaints. Jay Baer will teach you how to keep your patients and grow your market.
Jay Baer is the world's most retweeted person among digital marketers. He is a renowned business strategist, keynote speaker, and the New York Times best-selling author of five books who travels the world helping businesspeople get and keep more customers.
He is the founder of Convince & Convert, a strategy consulting firm that helps prominent companies gain and keep more customers through the smart intersection of technology, social media, and customer service.
1 pm Break
1:15 pm PANEL: Hit Me With Your Best Shot: Managing Social Media With Little or No Staff
Ben Forstie (@BenForstie1), Social Media Analyst, Northern Arizona Healthcare; Carol Vassar, Social Media Strategist, Hartford HealthCare; and Susan Woolner (@SusanWoolner), Neuroscience Patient Support and Community Manager, Mercy Health Hauenstein Neurosciences
Are you trying to manage social media with a small team — or even by yourself? Wondering how to get everything done while keeping up with new trends? Other tough questions on your mind? Our panel of experts will field your toughest questions, so come prepared to ask them -- and to weigh in with your perspective when you hear questions in your domain of experience and expertise.
Benjamin Forstie is a Social Media Analyst for Northern Arizona Healthcare in Flagstaff, Arizona. His professional expertise includes social media strategy, reputation management and digital marketing. Ben revamped NAH's social media presence while creating and implementing new online marketing strategies. He was also instrumental in establishing NAH as one healthcare system brand, rather than a conglomerate of practices.
Carol Vassar is Social Media Strategist for Hartford HealthCare (HHC). She joined the HHC team in 2012 as a marketing manager, and has previous experience at the American Red Cross and the Connecticut Department of Public Health. A former radio reporter, Carol holds a Masters Degree in Interactive Communications from Quinnipiac University.
Susan Woolner is the Neuroscience Patient Support and Community Manager for Mercy Health Hauenstein Neurosciences in Grand Rapids, MI. She is a one person department that plans, creates, communicates and tracks print, online, digital and social media for 16 neuroscience programs including patient and caregiver education and support programming. Susan has 30 years' experience in marketing communications from both the agency and the client side.
2 pm Expert Consultations Session I
Small group sessions with social media experts including Mayo Clinic staff, MCSMN Platinum Fellows, and members of our External Advisory Board. You pick the expert for the counsel you need.
2:45 pm Expert Consultations Session II
3:30 pm PRESENTATION: Online Activation: Read, Connect and Share in 15 Minutes a Day
Greg Matthews (@Chimoose), Creator of MDigital Life and a Managing Director at W2O Group
"I don't know what to say." "I don't know how to make the right connections." "I don't have time." Sound familiar? Join W2O Group's Greg Matthews as he presents his three-part model for Online Activation – READ, CONNECT and SHARE. This session is based on his guidebook, Online Activation for Hospital Executives and has been used to successfully train hundreds of health care practitioners and healthcare leaders. Each participant will also receive a free copy of the guidebook, which features a 21-day plan to create a meaningful online presence in only 15 minutes per day.
Greg Matthews is the Creator of MDigitalLife and a managing director at the W2O Group where he provides strategic counsel to dozens hospital systems, health insurers, pharma/biotech manufacturers, medical device companies, health IT companies, and consumer health companies. He also works extensively with physicians, helping them activate online networks safely, responsibly, and effectively.
3:50 pm Expert Consultations Session III
4:45 pm Networking: Light Refreshments
7:30 am Breakfast
7:45 am Mayo Clinic General Tour
7:45 am Mayo Clinic Studio/Master Control Tour
8 am Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation Tour
9 am CASE STUDY: Mayo Clinic Connect - From Ghost Town to Bustling Community
Colleen Young (@Colleen_Y0ung), Community Director; and Cynthia Elliott (@CindyElliott94), Mayo Clinic
This case study presents Mayo Clinic's online community, Mayo Clinic Connect – then and now. Colleen will showcase strategic community management practices, such as how to encourage discussion to build relationships and develop mentors who build community wisdom. Cindy will outline how Connect came to be and the importance of internal support and contributions. Learn about the benefits of slow growth, high activity and proven techniques that ensure the sustained success of an online patient community.
Colleen Young, Community Director, Mayo Clinic Connect, is internationally recognized for her expertise in building online health communities that thrive. In 2012, Colleen was awarded the Journal of Medical Internet Research Award at the Medicine 2.0 Congress at Harvard University for her leadership in developing best practices for building online communities. She frequently speaks and writes about the impact of social web in health and health care, including presenting at Stanford Medicine X 2014 and 2015.
Cindy Elliott joined Mayo Clinic in 2008. As a Marketing Specialist, her digital focus has spanned a wide range from ecommerce to email marketing to social media. An early adopter to building brand-consumer relationships, Cindy initiated The Mayo Clinic Diet Facebook page. Today, Cindy works to advance Mayo Clinic's paid and organic social media strategies, as well as collaborating on internal marketing for Mayo Clinic Connect.
9:45 am CASE STUDY: Using Social Media to Transform #MedEd Influence
Reed A. Omary (@ReedOmary), M.D., MS, Vanderbilt Dept of Radiology
How do you mobilize a team of academic physicians to embrace social media to expand the influence of their department? Vanderbilt Radiology did it with a clear objective and expectations, a safe environment for learning, optimizing doctors' competitive nature, and leadership by example. Within months, many faculty and residents became active on Twitter and the team expanded to Periscope and Instagram. Impact on academics has been profound, with several research studies under way.
Reed Omary, M.D., became Chair of Radiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2012. He enjoys helping patients as an interventional radiologist, performing National Institutes of Health-funded translational research, and serving as a mentor to numerous trainees and faculty. As a clinician-scientist, he specializes in image-guided drug delivery for cancer.
Dr. Omary is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Medicine, where he completed his interventional radiology fellowship and served on the faculty from 2000-2012. He also holds a master's degree in epidemiology from the University of Virginia.
10:30 Break
10:45 Expert Consultations Session IV
Noon KEYNOTE It's Time to Give a "Tweet": Social Media & the Patient Experience
Jason Wolf (@JasonAWolf), Ph.D., The Beryl Institute
In recent years the conversation on patient experience has moved dramatically from the edges of healthcare to a critical, central point of focus. This has been driven not only by policy and a systemic shift from volume to value, but also by an increasingly powerful consumer voice in healthcare.
In a similar fashion, social media has moved from a tool for personal connection (the act of connecting) to a resource for professional connectivity (the state of being connected). This move to professional connectivity has turned social media into a powerful means of defining presence, communicating intent, engaging the market, and even addressing crisis in a way that is immediate and interactive.
Jason Wolf, Ph.D. is a passionate champion and recognized expert on patient experience improvement, organization culture and change, and sustaining high performance in healthcare. As President of The Beryl Institute, Jason has led the growth of the organization into the leading global community of practice and thought leader on improving the patient experience, engaging over 40,000 members and guests in more than 50 countries and establishing the framework for the emerging profession of patient experience.
Before leading the Institute, Jason designed and led the organization change, service, and leadership development strategies with HCA, working with more than 45 facilities on improvement and change efforts. He also conducted groundbreaking research to identify the characteristics of high performance healthcare organizations.
Jason is a respected author of numerous publications and academic articles on culture, organization change and performance in healthcare, including two books on Organization Development in Healthcare, and more than 25 white papers on patient experience improvement.
Member Meeting Adjourns


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