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Deccan Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Bookrack for the week (Aug 17 to Aug 23)
When Mummy Had Pandya Children's, pp 32, Rs is a touching story about a family's journey through a challenging time, told from a child's perspective. Life is full of joy for the little girl, but everything changes when Mummy discovers she has Stories Of War (And Love).Sunny pp 208, Rs both decades and continents, this book turns its lens on those who are often overlooked in war stories: women and children, civilians, and soldiers who commit unspeakable In A pp 312, Rs on archival materials from India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, London, and Singapore, the author shows how decolonisation was ultimately marked not only by shipwrecked empires but also by these forgotten stories of wartime Consequences.I V pp 464, Rs to Blackwood Academy: a boarding school located on the fringes of the afterlife. No one knows why they end up at Blackwood, Dilemmas Of Working Yamamoto and Brian Bergstrom (translator).Hachette, pp 288, Rs this classic Japanese bestseller, the lives of five ordinary women are depicted with irresistible humour and searing emotional insight.
Otago Daily Times
10-07-2025
- Health
- Otago Daily Times
Long-forgotten fund to aid nurses
A long-forgotten fund aims to support the professional development of nurses in the region. The fund consists of a sum of money Kit McGuire — a local nurse who died in 1973 — left as a legacy to support nurses after her death. Miss McGuire was born in Timaru in 1896. She attended Timaru South School before embarking on a career in psychiatric nursing, graduating from Sunnyside Hospital in 1927 and returning to Timaru after her parents died. Settling in the family home she had dedicated herself to healthcare, working part-time as a public nurse and, for a time, as a private nurse to Doctors S. Fraser and W. H. Unwin. She was a member of the New Zealand Registered Nurses Association and played an integral role in supervising state nursing examinations at Timaru Public Hospital for 22 years. However, it was her leadership as the Matron of the South Canterbury Health Camp for 28 years that made a lasting impact, helping countless children achieve better health. Miss McGuire was appointed MBE in the 1960 New Year Honours for services to community and the Children's Health Camp. When the Nursing Association South Canterbury Branch was dissolved in 1988, among it was a scholarship in her name. The trustees of the Kit McGuire Trust resettled the funds with the Aoraki Foundation last year, to establish the Kit McGuire Nursing Fund. The new fund would carry on the purpose of the trust, to advance nursing and specifically the education and professional development of nurses in their third year of training who resided in the Aoraki region. Once the fund reaches $50,000 it will be used to award an annual scholarship to a South Canterbury nurse in their third year of training. The fund was at $41,250 and a group of South Canterbury nurses were considering ways to top the fund up to the level needed for distribution. Fundraising spokeswoman Anna Wheeler said the independent account had been discovered last year. She said she hoped the fund would create some energy around nursing. "And celebrate the role nursing contributed to health in South Canterbury. "The primary purpose of the funding was to advance nursing and specifically education and professional development of nurses who reside in the Aoraki region. "The priority within this purpose would support a nurse in training in their third year of a bachelor of nursing," she said. It would not be linked to any type of nursing — such as hospital care, aged care or primary care — but rather the wider profession. She said a high proportion of nurses start and stay in South Canterbury for their entire nursing career, which fitted with what she imagined about Miss McGuire. "What I imagine is that Kit was a real community nurse. The story around it is forever."
Morocco World
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
CNDH Elevates Children's Voices as Central in Government Legislation
Rabat – The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) in Rabat has brought together children from across Morocco for a two‑day national consultation on June 13 and 14 to strengthen child rights. The event marked the culmination of a year‑long journey of 12 regional consultations held between February 2023 and February 2024. Supported by UNICEF Morocco, the initiative aims to firmly embed the principle of children's participation into Moroccan laws and administrative procedures. CNDH President Amina Bouayach opened the session alongside children's representatives from each region. 'We are holding the national consultation today as a culmination of the regional consultations that we have conducted over the past year in the 12 regions of Morocco,' she told Morocco World News in an interview on the sidelines. CNDH two-day consultation in Rabat These consultations had two main objectives, Bouayach said. 'The first was to engage and discuss with children about implementing and establishing the principle of participation in the legal texts and administrative procedures in Morocco,' she explained. The second objective was to work with these children on identifying the major issues related to their rights, guarantees, and programs, in order to present their report next September. Over the two days, children will lead all discussion sessions, with a focus on how to apply the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in national policy and how to prepare their own parallel report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. In September, two elected child delegates from this consultation will travel to Geneva to present Morocco's children's perspectives directly to the committee. CNDH two-day consultation in Rabat 'Participation is key,' said Laura Bill, UNICEF Representative in Morocco, on the sidelines of the event. 'Most of the work of UNICEF around the world, and including in Morocco, is to ensure that children's participation is part of any government initiative,' she told MWN. Bill noted that the children's views will be included in the government's annual report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child in Geneva. Laura Bill, UNICEF Representative in Morocco Bouayach described the initiative as a pioneering effort recognized both in Africa and around the world. She added that this national consultation not only gathers children's voices on legal and social issues, but also empowers them through practical workshops. Among these is an interactive drawing workshop on digital spaces and safe internet use. The event will close with the launch of a 'Children's Call,' a statement reflecting their vision and top priorities for rights and protections. CNDH and UNICEF will sign a partnership during the closing session to reinforce their joint commitment to 'Listen. Act. Participate.' CNDH President Amina Bouayach Tags: childrenCNDHconsultation
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Announce Multi-Year Contract
Children's to remain in-network for Anthem members across Georgia ATLANTA, June 04, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced today a new, multi-year provider network agreement with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Georgia's leading pediatric healthcare provider with three hospitals and multiple neighborhood locations. This partnership will continue to provide access to 2,300 pediatric physicians and allied health practitioners across more than 60 pediatric programs. "We are pleased to continue our valuable alliance with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to provide specialized care for our youngest members across Georgia," said Robert Bunch, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia. "We are fortunate to have the Southeast's top pediatric hospital right here in our backyard to make sure access to quality care is not an issue for our children and teens." As part of the agreement, the two organizations will continue to concentrate on the integration of clinical data and digital connectivity to optimize processes, lessen administrative burdens, and enable efficient, patient-focused care. These efforts aim to drive improved health outcomes, benefiting Children's patients covered by Anthem health plans, including employer-sponsored, individual, and Medicaid. "As Georgia's only freestanding pediatric healthcare system, we are happy that this agreement will maintain access to the specialized pediatric care that Georgia's families depend on," said Donna Hyland, CEO, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. "We believe every child deserves the care that only Children's can provide." About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Anthem is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is available at Also, follow us at @anthemBCBS on X or on LinkedIn. About Children's Healthcare of AtlantaAs the only freestanding pediatric healthcare system in Georgia, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is the trusted leader in caring for kids. The not-for-profit organization's mission is to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow through more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs, top healthcare professionals, and leading research and technology. Children's is one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country, managing more than one million patient visits annually at three hospitals (Arthur M. Blank, Hughes Spalding and Scottish Rite), Marcus Autism Center, the Center for Advanced Pediatrics, the Zalik Behavioral and Mental Health Center, urgent care centers and neighborhood locations. Consistently ranked among the top children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta has impacted the lives of kids in Georgia, across the United States and around the world for more than 100 years thanks to generous support from the community. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Kersha Cartwright
Newsweek
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Internet Obsessed With Dog's Response to Giant Bounce House
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The internet is obsessed with a dog showing its love for a bounce house in a chaotic video which has gone viral online. In a clip shared on May 26 to Cogger's Family Funfairs' TikTok account, @coggersfamilyfunfa, a small dog sprints from the top of a tall bounce house, sliding all the way to the bottom. On the side of the bounce house are tall inflatable stairs, meant to be used by children to climb to the top and slide back down. But in this case, the dog has the whole bounce house to itself, and as soon as it's barely touched the bottom of the slide, it hurries up the stairs without breaking a sweat, ready to go again. A fairground is visible in the background, but without any family or customers, and the rides appear to be closed down, the dog appears to have not just the bounce house, but the entire fair to itself. TikTok users loved the sweet video, awarding it more than 1.3 million views in just over a day, as one commenter wrote: "This is probably his best day ever," and another said the dog was "really having the time of his life." Another pointed out how the dog was "not even finished the slide and he's back on the ladder," as another described it: "He was already on the way up while on the way down." One pet owner joked they had "something new to add to my shopping list," as yet another predicted: "I just know this doggo had the best sleep of their life after this." And one, writing from an account dedicated to their own dog, wrote: "Please give me the details I would so like to come and play too!" The dog sprints up the inflatable stairs after sliding down the bounce house. The dog sprints up the inflatable stairs after sliding down the bounce house. TikTok @coggersfamilyfunfa Bounce houses are popular choices for children's parties or other celebrations, but come with rules to keep people safe. For proper safety, only children aged six and older should be allowed on the bounce house, and only when an adult is present. Only one child should be allowed on at a time, but if more children are present, they should be around the same age, size and weight, according to Nationwide Children's. While bounce houses are usually for children only, some companies offer dog-friendly bounce houses for private hire. Newsweek has contacted @coggersfamilyfunfa on TikTok for comment on this story. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
