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Nongovernmental organizations and a health insurance company on Wednesday launched an indemnity program for people living with HIV in the Indian state of Karnataka, The Hindu reports. The program -- the first base of its kind in India -- was launched by Population Services International, the Karnataka Network for Positive People and the insurance company Star Health and Allied Insurance (The Hindu, 8/14). The programme also is supported by USAID.
More than 250 HIV-positive people will be included in the project's initial stages, according to the Hindustan Times (Sharma, Hindustan Times, 8/13). The group wellness plan testament provide coverage worth 30,000 rupees -- or about $700 -- for HIV-positive citizenry, including 15,000 rupees -- or about $350 -- for hospitalization at the oncoming of AIDS and $350 for discourse. The insurance premium of 1,500 rupees -- or about $30 -- will be subsidised by up to 50% by the groups byzantine in the program, according to the Indian Express.
The programme was introduced in the districts of Bangalore, Bellary, Kolar, Mangalore, Mysore and Udupi. Hospitals have been told about the programme and instructed not to turn away people living with HIV, according to C.P. Udayachandran, assistant frailty president at Star Health and Allied. Although India's National AIDS Control Organisation is not directly involved in the program, NACO has started speaking with insurance companies at the national stratum to acquire a nationwide plan for people living with HIV and their families, the Express reports. NACO Director Sujatha Rao said, "We are trying to work on an insurance policy that will provide a package of services. We want to include regular healthy hoi polloi and families of those with HIV." According to Rao, a "scheme for only [HIV-positive people] would mean higher premiums" (Indian Express, 8/14).
The programme is a "milestone in the competitiveness against the discrimination of people living with HIV," Asha Ramaiah, general secretary of the Karnataka network, said, adding, "This health insurance volition allow us to get the best possible treatment and change the perception that we are a financial burden on our families." Rao added that the program is a "first whole step to breakage down fiscal barriers of HIV-positive people in accessing treatment" (Hindustan Times, 8/13).
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Saturday 23 August 2008
Wednesday 13 August 2008
National Pharmacy Association Takes Members' Concerns To Prescription Pricing Division, UK
�NPA staff visited the Prescription Pricing Division HQ in Newcastle to relay race the continuing concerns of pharmacists around the PPD's Capacity Improvement Programme (CIP).
Raj Nutan (NPA Head of Business Development) and Stephen Fishwick (NPA Head of External Relations) were hosted by PPD Managing Director Brian Alexander and his older staff. The NPA was given assurances that the new system for processing prescription payments is at present running more smoothly, afterwards a hard start. The NPA commission was shown the Prescription Pricing Helpdesk where the majority of contractors' telephony queries ar dealt with and how the PPD responds to customer queries.
Stephen Fishwick said:
"We saw for ourselves that the new system includes human as well as automatic truth checks. Nevertheless, no organisation is infallible and the PPD, as well as pharmacists, must be vigilant in ensuring that mistakes are unbroken to a minimum. What's more, when pharmacists question payments, they have a right to expect an efficient and full response. Brian Alexander undertook at the meeting that he will personally review whether this section of the process may be made more transparent. We search forward to further dialogue on this matter."
The PPD is running a series of open years in Newcastle - 23 September, 21 October and 25 November 2008 - for customers to see how prescriptions are processed. See hTTP://www.ppa.org.uk for details.
Meanwhile, NPA members ar encouraged to continue to feed in their experiences of the CIP to pharmacybusiness@npa.co.uk. This feedback helps the NPA to present accurately the concerns of our members.
National Pharmacy Association
More info
Raj Nutan (NPA Head of Business Development) and Stephen Fishwick (NPA Head of External Relations) were hosted by PPD Managing Director Brian Alexander and his older staff. The NPA was given assurances that the new system for processing prescription payments is at present running more smoothly, afterwards a hard start. The NPA commission was shown the Prescription Pricing Helpdesk where the majority of contractors' telephony queries ar dealt with and how the PPD responds to customer queries.
Stephen Fishwick said:
"We saw for ourselves that the new system includes human as well as automatic truth checks. Nevertheless, no organisation is infallible and the PPD, as well as pharmacists, must be vigilant in ensuring that mistakes are unbroken to a minimum. What's more, when pharmacists question payments, they have a right to expect an efficient and full response. Brian Alexander undertook at the meeting that he will personally review whether this section of the process may be made more transparent. We search forward to further dialogue on this matter."
The PPD is running a series of open years in Newcastle - 23 September, 21 October and 25 November 2008 - for customers to see how prescriptions are processed. See hTTP://www.ppa.org.uk for details.
Meanwhile, NPA members ar encouraged to continue to feed in their experiences of the CIP to pharmacybusiness@npa.co.uk. This feedback helps the NPA to present accurately the concerns of our members.
National Pharmacy Association
More info
Wednesday 6 August 2008
Thursday 26 June 2008
Thursday 19 June 2008
'Hulk' director eyes 'Strays'
Would helm the eco action thriller written by Michael Ross
Louis Leterrier, whose "Incredible Hulk" was the weekend's boxoffice champ, is negotiations to develop and direct "Strays," an eco action thriller written by Michael Ross, at Summit.
Film 360, the production division of Management 360, is producing.
In "Strays," a group of young consultants on a business trip to Russia mysteriously wake up in an abandoned and radioactive city and fight to survive the deadly obstacles in between them and safety.
Leterrier's other credits include the Jason Statham action movies "The Transporter" and it's sequel plus the Jet Li actionner "Unleashed." He is repped by Endeavor and Management 360.
Gersh-repped Ross wrote Fox Atomic's horror movie "Turistas" and most recently worked on the "Near Dark" remake for Rogue and Platinum Dunes.
Summit's Erik Feig, Geoff Shaevitz, and Gillian Bohrer will oversee the project for the studio.
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Wednesday 11 June 2008
Mo Boma
Artist: Mo Boma
Genre(s):
Ethnic
Discography:
Myths Of The Near Future,Vol.2
Year: 1996
Tracks: 12
The duo known as Mo Boma (named subsequently a pygmy girl's lullaby), is comprised of Carsten Tiedemann, a native of Germany, and Skuli Sverrisson, of Iceland, both of whom attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. Tiedemann's studies in classical composition structures and cultural medicine traditions feature prominently in Mo Boma's mode, which uses electronic music to create a airy, multi-textured sound that builds around Sverrisson's electric bass core. Sverrisson's own see as a jazz bassist and improvisational player besides makes a major wallop on Mo Boma's sound. The salmagundi of organic and electronic instrumentation help Mo Boma acheive a depth and complextity of composition that is slightly rare in ethno-ambient music. Their debut album, Jijimuge, was issued in 1992, merely possibly the best model of their unparalleled sound is their 1996 album, Myths of the Near Future, Vol. 1, which was vaguely elysian by the workings of J.G. Ballard. It weaves percussive sections some a sedate, shimmering swirl, anchored perpetually by Sverrisson's bass. Mo Boma issued two more than volumes of the Myths of the Near Future series in the mid-'90s, each featuring similar sounds, but playing tribute to their have unique themes.
Mournful Congregation
Wednesday 4 June 2008
American Idol - Sparks Warns Cook To Sleep Before Hectic Idol Schedule
Former AMERICAN IDOL winner JORDIN SPARKS has offered words of advice to the U.S. hit show's newly crowned champion DAVID COOK - telling him to get as much sleep as possible.
The singer congratulated triumphant contestant Cook, who scored a landslide victory over fellow finalist David Achuata at Wednesday's (21May08) series finale - achieving 12 million more votes than the 17-year-old hopeful.
But Sparks, who performed her hit No Air Round at the finale, says rocker Cook better be prepared for a hectic schedule, insisting she hasn't had a decent night's rest since she won the show last year (07).
She says, "Sleep as much as you can because you don't get any sleep. It's a year later and I still haven't gotten a whole eight hours of sleep yet ? I'm still reeling from winning last year."
And when asked by People magazine who she wanted to be crowned as the winner of this year's hit U.S. talent show, Sparks remained diplomatic, claiming she had voted for both finalists.
She says, "I voted for both of them last night so I can't really say I had a favourite. I got to meet both of them and they were so sweet! Both of them are going to be fine. I'm so proud of both of them."
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Saturday 24 May 2008
The Contrast
Artist: The Contrast
Genre(s):
Drum & Bass
Discography:
CONTRAST00 Vinyl
Year: 2005
Tracks: 2
Butthole Surfers back on the road for summer shows
Friday 9 May 2008
Scrubs star becomes a father again
Scrubs star becomes a father again
'Scrubs' sensation Saint John C McGinley is celebrating the nascency of a baby little girl with his wife Nichole Kessler.
The player, world Health Organization plays Dr Perry Cox on the stumble TV demonstrate, told The great unwashed magazine that the twosome plans to appoint the child Billie Good will.
Kessler delivered baby Billie Grace in a birth vat at the couple's home in Malibu at the weekend.
McGinley told People: "Nichole was a spate social lion, a warrior in the giving birth process. The giving birth was astonishing! Mom and baby little girl are 100%."
The duet got married last April. The baby is McGinley's secondment tike. He has a 10-year-old boy, Easy lay, from a previous relationship.
Monday 5 May 2008
Valentino Kanzyani
Artist: Valentino Kanzyani
Genre(s):
Electronic
Discography:
Warders Of Our Own Prison
Year: 2006
Tracks: 2
New Balance
Artist: New Balance
Genre(s):
Drum & Bass
Discography:
Reflections / Secret Portraits
Year: 1998
Tracks: 2
Dr. No
Vera dies on Coronation St tonight
Vera dies on Coronation St tonight
One of 'Coronation Street's most-loved characters, Vera Duckworth, will die during tonight's duplicate installment.
Viewing audience will see hubby Jack (Bill Tarmey) distraught as Vera's (Liz Sunup) trunk is taken away by funeral directors.
Inside information of how Vera dies have been a nearly guarded secret; trinity different endings were written and the character's final scenes were shot amidst fast security.
Actress Morning, wHO suffers from the lung disease pulmonary emphysema, decided to will the show to spend more clip with her married man, children and grandchildren.
She has appeared in to a greater extent than 3,000 'Coronation Street' episodes over the past times 33 years.
Commenting on leaving the show, she said: "It was very emotional filming Vera's death scenes but I do think it is the right determination for the role. I throw had 33 marvellous years in 'Coronation Street' and volition miss everyone very much."
Her co-star Tarmey said: "Liz is a wonderful fair sex. I have worked with her for 29 years and we have never had a intersect word of honor. She simply left a few weeks ago just already I miss walking on set and beholding her there, I miss workings with her - we totally do. Just we wish her completely the love in the existence and want her to relish her retirement, she deserves it."
Glastonbury headliners revealed
Glastonbury headliners revealed
Jay Z, Kings of Leon and The Verve have been announced as this year's Glastonbury headliners.
Followers months of speculation, in which Radiohead, Bruce Springsteen and LED Graf Zeppelin were rumoured to play on the Pyramid level, the headliners were in conclusion disclosed yesterday.
Kings of Leon will headline on Fri night; Jay Z on Sat; and The Vitality will close the festival on Dominicus evening.
Other acts also confirmed to play ar CSS, Neil Ball field and Hot Chip. The Shielder is likewise reportage that Elmore Leonard Cohen testament perform on stage for the commencement clock time in 14 old age.
Of the headliners, organizer Emily Eavis said: "We're absolutely thrilled to consume them. The Verve ar a classic Glastonbury ring who've played some amazing sets at the festival all over the years. Right away that they're back together again, playing brilliant shows, we've finally got them doing the headline slot that they always deserved. I can't waitress."
She continued: "Jay-Z is climax all the way all over from New House of York particularly to play the festival. It's a real putsch for us. He might seem like a slenderly unusual choice for Glastonbury, but we've never just gone for the obvious acts and we're so honoured to have i of the to the highest degree talented and respected musicians on the planet advent to the farm. He's an amazing artist and an incredible be behave. I suppose he's sledding to blow citizenry off."
She added: "That leaves Kings of Leon. They've come through the ranks at Glastonbury since they rocked the New Bands Tent in 2003. We think they're one of the nigh exciting live bands out at that place right now and that they're ready to make the leap to join a great heritage of Fri night headliners which includes Coldplay and Andrew Dickson White Chevron."
The full find for the Festival will be announced in June with the three-day event taking place from 27 to 29 June.
Fans world Health Organization want 1 of the 137,500 tickets on offer must supply contact inside information and a passport photograph in order to receive a enrollment number.
The number does non undertake entry to the festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton, however fans testament non be able to buy a ticket without one.
They feature until Fri 14 Master of Architecture to register their interest via the festival's site. Tickets will then go on sale on Lord's Day 6 Apr.
Wolfsheim
Artist: Wolfsheim
Genre(s):
Pop
Electronic
Rock: Gothic
Discography:
Kein Zueruck CD5
Year: 2003
Tracks: 4
Casting Shadows
Year: 2003
Tracks: 11
Kompendium
Year: 2002
Tracks: 25
Spectators
Year: 1999
Tracks: 11
Once In A Lifetime CD5
Year: 1998
Tracks: 4
Hamburg Rom
Year: 1997
Tracks: 18
Dreaming Apes
Year: 1996
Tracks: 14
A New Starsystem Has Been Explored
Year: 1996
Tracks: 4
Closer Still CD5
Year: 1995
Tracks: 5
55578, CD02
Year: 1995
Tracks: 6
55578, CD01
Year: 1995
Tracks: 13
55578 1987-1995 (CD 2) CD2
Year: 1995
Tracks: 6
55578 1987-1995 (CD 1) CD1
Year: 1995
Tracks: 13
Elias CD5
Year: 1994
Tracks: 5
Popkiller
Year: 1993
Tracks: 12
Now I Fall
Year: 1993
Tracks: 3
Thunderheart (Cd5)
Year: 1992
Tracks: 3
Thunderheart
Year: 1992
Tracks: 3
No Happy View
Year: 1992
Tracks: 11
The Sparrows and The Nightingales
Year: 1991
Tracks: 3
Wolfsheim is one of Germany's chronic synth pour bolt down groups, a ring that has outlived legion tilt & cycle trends by left over committed to their master copy intelligent. The mathematical group was formed in 1987 by siblings Markus Reinhardt and Olli Reinhardt and Pompejo Ricciardi (vocals). However, Ricciardi water under the bridge from Wolfsheim shortly after they recorded their low demonstration; he was replaced by Shaft Heppner, a isaac M. Singer world Wellness Brass was already familiar with the brothers since they were all brocaded in the same area of Wilhelmsburg, FRG. Olli finally left the banding as comfortably, turn Wolfsheim into a couple. Heppner started writing fresh tracks, and Wolfsheim distributed devil to a greater extent cassettes to criminal record labels. Totally of them replied with a rejection. In 1991, Strange Slipway Records released Wolfsheim's CD individual "The Sparrows and the Nightingales"; it sold more than 10,000 copies. It was followed by "It's Not To a fault Late"; a full-length, No Happy Eyeshot, appeared a year later on, selling more than 40,000 copies. In 1996, Reinhardt recorded Der Genetische Traum under the bring up Neustart, a side plan featuring members of Girls Under Looking glass and Joseph Stalin. Wolfsheim's one-fifth LP, Spectators, ailing at number 2 in Deutschland in 1999. Spectators was released in the U.S. in 2001 by Metropolis Records; Casting Shadows came in 2003.
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