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Rob Cooper, who has worked for the trust since 2015, has taken over from Ann Marr OBE. Mr Cooper has held a number of roles at MWL, including assistant director of operations for medicine, director, and managing director. He has worked in health and social care for many years, and completed his nursing degree at Liverpool University in 1997. READ > Butterfly sculpture recognises hospital's commitment to tissue donation He then worked in A&E, vascular surgery, and intensive care as a nurse, before joining MWL. Mr Cooper said: "Today is a very proud moment for me. "MWL is a fantastic organisation, with a longstanding history of outstanding care, and a trusted reputation in our local communities. "I am truly honoured to be chief executive here. "I’ve been part of MWL for nine years now and over that time I have had the absolute pleasure of working alongside so many amazingly talented staff. "Every part of the NHS is under significant pressure at the moment and the areas of Merseyside and West Lancashire are no exception. "My focus will be on making sure that we continue to look after our patients and our staff to the highest standards against this challenging backdrop. "I’d also like to thank my predecessor, Ann Marr OBE, for her tireless commitment to our patients and staff over her 22 years at the trust. "Ann transformed Whiston and St Helens hospitals into the world-class facilities they are today, leading the former St Helens and Knowsley Trust to receive its outstanding CQC rating." Whiston Hospital (Image: Stock) Richard Fraser, chairman of MWL, said: "Rob’s unwavering focus on quality, patient care and staff experience has always shone through and I am sure with his leadership the trust will continue to be known as one of the leading organisations in the NHS." Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals serves a population of more than 600,000 people, with a combined workforce of around 9,000 staff. The trust provides acute and specialist hospital care, intermediate care, and primary care at Whiston, Southport, Ormskirk, St Helens and Newton hospitals, with a wide range of community-based services delivered across the region.5 stories from 2024 on what it means to live in the Bay Area
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Stock market today: Wall Street rises at the start of a holiday-shortened weekGanderbal , Dec 28: Following heavy snowfall across the Kashmir Valley, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday drove to his home assembly constituency Ganderbal to assess the situation and take stock of the measures being taken there. On his arrival the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited District Hospital Ganderbal and assessed the facilities and services available to patients during the inclement weather. He inspected various units of the hospital and reviewed the availability of essential medicines, staff on duty and the functionality of the central heating system. Medical Superintendent briefed the Chief Minister on the hospital’s preparedness to ensure patient care, confirming that the central heating system is fully operational. Chief Minister directed the hospital authorities to strictly enforce the duty roster for medical and paramedical staff to ensure uninterrupted services to avoid inconvenience to patients. Later Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the Mini secretariat Ganderbal and chaired a meeting of the district officers to take stock of the situation and preparedness in his constituency. Advisor to the CM Nasir Aslam Wani, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal Shyambir were present among other senior officers. CM directed the officers to be visible on ground and monitor the situation. Omar also told the Deputy Commissioners to send the regular updated to his and the Chief Secretary office daily so that the situation is monitored closely. Talking to media persons, the Chief Minister said that he wanted to visit his constituency to assess the situation first-hand and monitor the district administration’s efforts to provide relief to people due to snowfall and ensure the essential services are available and road clearance work is carried out on priority. He said. “ There are places where electricity has been affected due to snowfall and that would be restored by Saturday evening. Efforts are also on to clear the major roads first that are blocked due to snow and followed by inner roads ,” he said. Asked about the restoration of water supply in certain areas, Omar Abdullah said wherever the supply can be restored immediately, it would be done, and wherever it would take time, water tankers would be made available. Later, Chief Minister convened a video conference meeting with all district across Jammu and Kashmir to review snow clearance operations and restoration of essential services following heavy snowfall in the Kashmir Valley.
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V.N. Gadgil, then Minister for Information and Broadcasting. inaugurating a 10-kW transmitter. With this transmitter, TV signals would reach a radius of 80 km. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement J anuary 1, 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of Doordarshan’s Malayalam telecast from Thiruvananthapuram. With advancement of technology and proliferation of channels, it may sound ordinary, but in 1985, this was an epochal event for television broadcast in Kerala. On October 31, 1984, while working at Doordarshan in Madras (now Chennai), I was assigned to assess the facilities in Thiruvananthapuram and report to my bosses in Delhi on possible TV programme productions. A low-power transmitting centre, relaying Delhi station’s Hindi programmes, had been functioning in Thiruvananthapuram since the November 1982 Asiad. In the two years since, a new office building was added to the transmitting centre. A new terrestrial transmission tower, standing 120 metres tall and capable of broadcasting up to 80 kilometres in all directions, was under construction. The programme production studio was far from ready. The staff in 1984 were made up of a few producers, production assistants, cameramen, editors, technical staff, sound recordists and graphic artists. At the time, though equipped and ready, there was no work for them. Four low-band video camera units and two 16mm film cameras were available. Doordarshan Jalandhar had sent us a condemned outside broadcast (OB) van and the technical staff were repairing it to make it functional. When I arrived at the remote Doordarshan television centre at Kudappanakkunnu in Thiruvananthapuram, I received a call from the Additional Director-General, Shiv Sharma, informing me of unconfirmed reports about the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Prior to receiving the call, my brief had been to meet Chief Minister K. Karunakaran. But the Chief Minister had already left for Delhi, upon hearing the news about Indira Gandhi. Shiv Sharma asked me to stay back to record condolence messages of prominent personalities of Kerala. The available staff were galvanised to make the recordings, and the tapes with cue sheets were flown to Delhi. Our very first assignment was a success, thanks to the experienced cameramen, who were old colleagues of mine. Upon Karunakaran’s return to Thiruvananthapuram, I met him and he was at his cajoling best, promising us the entire State government machinery for any assistance. But he insisted that we start Malayalam television programming in the New Year. Given the ground realities, that was a tall order. Except a few engineering officers from Madras, most of the staff had not even seen a television set. The Relay Station Engineer, P.R.S. Nair, and the Installation Engineer, N.C. Pillai, assured me that we could spring miracles and make the dream of broadcasting Malayalam television in the New Year come true. Recording and transmission could be done in a makeshift studio, and the black-and-white OB van could be turned into the production control panel. We informed the bosses in Delhi about our plans. On seeing our proposal, Shiv Sharma cautioned me, “Television is a hungry monster. Once you start, there is no going back. Anything wrong, your head will roll!” I humbly conveyed our resolve and again he counselled me to wait till April. Finally, the proposal to produce and broadcast one hour of original programming was permitted. Without a news broadcast, I knew \we would not make any impact in Kerala. Later, a 10-minute news bulletin was sanctioned. While shuttling between my two assignments in Madras and Thiruvananthapuram, I prepared the fixed-point chart, or the programming timetable. On December 10, 1984, I was transferred to Thiruvananthapuram as the station’s first Director. Just three weeks remained for the first broadcast and the challenges appeared insurmountable. Everything was to be built from scratch, and at breakneck speed. Many tangles had to be untangled. Though budgeted, payments had to come from the pay and accounts office in Madras. We could only spend ₹10,000. Incredible as it may seem now, we purchased two office tables, by splitting quotations for parts from a public agency, and furniture for staff from a State government company. Transport for the 130 staff members was provided by running of two services, especially for Doordarshan, by the Transport Corporation. Water supply and uninterrupted heavy-load power supply to the station was another hurdle that needed to be overcome. Teleprinter services of the news agencies PTI and UNI were installed after tremendous efforts. Content was a prime concern. Malayalam titles for timeslots, montages and signature tunes for each were tasks achieved with gusto. Selecting anchors, announcers, comperes and news readers was a demanding task. The queues for application forms were so long that they made headlines on the front pages of local newspapers. From a few thousand applications, it was an uphill task to empanel a few youngsters and then train them to perform with the correct poise, diction and modulation. The inaugural function on January 1, 1985 was colourful and was broadcast live. It was applauded and welcomed by the public. For the live telecast, cameras were brought in from Bombay Doordarshan, and for sending the signals to the transmitter, Madras Doordarshan provided the microwave link, evincing the camaraderie in the Doordarshan family. Mistakes and interruptions were many in the first weeks. Inexperience in makeup, lighting and sets showed on the screen. Production staff were ignorant of daily programming cue sheets, scheduling and promotion of the programmes. To train them, two colleagues from Madras were brought to Thiruvananthapuram for a short while. Teething troubles were addressed in the early days of the operation and the television centre produced top quality programming soon after. The variety in programme content and formats, began by Doordarshan, are still imitated by private television channels. In retrospect, I am gratified for having substantially and comprehensively contributed and played a decisive role in Malayalam television. kkunhikrishnan@gmail.com Published - December 29, 2024 03:33 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp RedditCDMO Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC Is Investigating Whether the Sale of Avid Bioservices, Inc. Is Fair to ShareholdersHorizon Science Academy of Lorain, 760 Tower Blvd. in Lorain, recently transformed its cafeteria into the cozy and inviting “StarBooks” Reading Cafe, where second-grade students eagerly showcased their reading progress to special guests, including parents and loved ones, according to a news release. The event was spearheaded by second-grade teacher Grace Brown, whose vision brought together families and students for a celebration of literacy, the release said. The joy on the children’s faces was undeniable as they confidently shared their developing reading skills, according to the release. Students practiced their literacy skills leading up to the much anticipated event. Each child proudly selected books to read aloud, and demonstrated their growth and enthusiasm for learning, according to the release. Guests were treated to delightful stories paired with cafe-style snacks, creating a warm and engaging atmosphere, the release said. The event was designed to achieve more than just a pleasant morning; it sought to strengthen the connection between home and school, according to the release. Parents learned practical strategies to support literacy at home, while students saw firsthand the value their families place on education., the release said. The sense of pride and accomplishment radiating from the young readers highlighted the importance of fostering a love for books and learning at an early age, according to the release. StarBooks Reading Cafe exemplifies Horizon Science Academy’s commitment to building a supportive community that values academic success, strong relationships and lifelong literacy. For more information about upcoming events and initiatives, visit www.horizonlorain.org . Horizon Science Academy of Lorain provides a college-prep curriculum to students in grades K-12 with a high-quality academic and social environment focused on rigorous instruction and high student expectations, with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math. Concept Schools is a nonprofit charter management organization that provides a high-quality, STEM-focused and college-preparatory education through a network of charter schools while offering exceptional programs, comprehensive services and opportunities to partner in education, the release said. For more information on Concept, visit www.conceptschools.org .
Donald Trump has threatened to seize the Panama Canal, revived calls to buy Greenland and joked about annexing Canada — leaving the world guessing once again whether he is serious or not. By challenging the sovereignty of some of Washington’s closest allies four weeks before he even returns to the Oval Office, the US-president elect has underscored his credentials as global disruptor-in-chief. His comments have renewed fears from his first term that Trump will end up being harsher on US friends than he is on adversaries like Russia and China. But there are also suspicions that billionaire tycoon Trump is looking for leverage as part of the “art of the deal” — and that the former reality television star is grabbing headlines to look strong at home and abroad. “It’s hard to tell how much of this he really wants, and how much is the latest soundbite that will be heard around the world,” said Frank Sesno, a professor at George Washington University and former White House correspondent. “He puts other leaders in position of having to figure out what is literal and what is not,” he told AFP. – ‘Not for sale’ – The idea of buying Greenland is not a new one for Trump. He also raised the prospect of purchasing the vast strategic island, a Danish territory, during his first term in office. He revived his push over the weekend when naming his ambassador to Copenhagen, saying the “ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity” for US national security. But he received the same answer this time as he did then, with Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede saying on Monday that the resource-rich island was “not for sale.” Yet his most headline-grabbing remarks have been on Panama, as he slammed what he called unfair fees for US ships passing through and threatened to demand control of the Panama Canal be returned to Washington. Trump said on Sunday that if Panama did not agree “then we will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to the United States of America — in full, quickly and without question.” He also hinted at China’s growing influence around the canal, which was built by the United States in 1914 to link the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It was returned to Panama under a 1977 deal. Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino dismissed Trump’s threats, saying that “every square meter” of the canal would remain in Panamanian hands. Trump responded on TruthSocial: “We’ll see about that!” Trump also teased neighboring Canada last week that it would be a “great idea” to become the 51st US state — but against a dark backdrop of threatened tariffs. – ‘Message for China’ – Sesno said it was hard for other countries to know how to deal with Trump’s comments. “Well, it’s clearly a joke. Or is it? said Sesno. “Imagine if you’re the President of Panama, how do you react to something like that? You can’t ignore it and your country will not let you. So the ripple effect of these comments is extraordinary.” Trump’s harsh treatment of US allies also stands in stark contrast to his repeated praise for the leaders of US foes — including Russia’s Vladimir Putin, who invaded Ukraine in 2022 in a bid for a land-grab. But there is still likely to be method behind Trump’s rhetoric. “Maybe the message is for China” when Trump talks about buying Greenland, said Stephanie Pezard, senior political scientist with the Rand Corporation. Just as Trump expressed concern about Beijing’s influence in Panama, China’s growing presence in the Arctic and its ties with Russia were “something that the US is really worried about,” Pezard told AFP. But there could also be a signal to Denmark that ‘If you’re too friendly with China, you’ll find us in your way” — even though Denmark and Greenland had been “very good NATO allies.” And perhaps Trump knows the reality. Any US plan to “buy” Greenland would be unfeasible “not just in international law but more broadly in the global order that the US has been trying to uphold,” she said. With 2,400 staff representing 100 different nationalities, AFP covers the world as a leading global news agency. AFP provides fast, comprehensive and verified coverage of the issues affecting our daily lives.New pro-European coalition approved in Romania amid period of political turmoil
NoneWITH his wife sick in hospital, young children, and a demanding job to keep him busy, one struggling dad decides that the answer to all his problems is purchasing his very own AI Megan Fox. I mean, in an ideal world, wouldn’t we all have one? Subservience , now on Netflix, stars Fox as a lifelike android named Alice, who helps with the housework, and anything else her ‘primary user’ needs a hand with around the place. If you need bannisters fixed, young infants rocked to sleep, or a little bit of what you fancy, Alice is your gal. As a soulless automaton, the T ransformers star is perfectly cast. She plays a pouty artificially intelligent housekeeper with relish. Fox was brilliant as a demonically possessed high school student in the cult classic Jennifer’s Body , but there isn’t much call for a similarly red-hot performance here. Inert cyborg does nicely. And gents, if you’re getting notions, the moral of this story is you can’t have your cake and eat it too. Taking care of her muddling master Nick (Michele Morrone) and his family soon isn’t enough for this hottie bottie, which ends in a real electrical storm. After a reboot, Alice suddenly becomes self-aware and wants everything its new family has to offer, including the affection of its owner. Technology is far from perfect, as we all know, and as luck would have it, this mechanical marionette is a couple of fuses short of a circuit breaker. This becomes clear when Alice shows that she is more than willing to spill blood for Nick’s love, which puts ailing wife Maggie (Madeline Zima) in a spot of bother. Subservience , turns out to be a by-the-numbers man vs machine sci-fi romp. Even with brain switched to off, and eyes set to leer, it’s hard to get past this film’s many defects. (2/5)LANGHORNE, PA — Savara Inc. (Nasdaq: SVRA) has announced the issuance of inducement awards to five newly hired employees as part of its ongoing efforts to attract top talent. The awards were approved on December 20, 2024, by the Compensation Committee of Savara’s Board of Directors, offering a mix of stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs). The grants include options to purchase 100,000 shares of Savara’s common stock and RSUs covering an additional 100,000 shares. Both awards were granted under the company’s 2021 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), making them a key part of the hiring package for the new employees. The stock options carry an exercise price of $3.23 per share, reflecting the closing trading price on the grant date. Each option has a 10-year term and vests in quarterly increments—1/16th of the total shares vesting every three months—starting from the employee’s first day with the company, contingent on their continued employment. Meanwhile, the RSUs are designed to vest in full on the two-year anniversary of the employee’s start date, also contingent on ongoing employment. These awards aim to incentivize and retain top talent, as well as align employee interests with the company’s long-term success. By offering a mix of stock options and RSUs, the company hopes to not only attract new employees but also motivate them to contribute to the company’s growth and success over time. For the latest news on everything happening in Chester County and the surrounding area, be sure to follow MyChesCo on Google News and MSN .
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