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__label__wiki	0.686338	0.686338	A to Z: The Question (Renee Montoya) Renee Montoya’s meta-history is just as interesting as her in-character backstory. She was an original character created for the Batman: The Animated Series show in 1992 — an honest cop and a woman of color. Along with other fan-favorite TAS characters like Harley Quinn, she made the jump to DC Comics canon and has since appeared all over the place. In live-action media, she was a minor cop under the Joker’s control in The Dark Knight. She occasionally appears on Gotham, but mostly as part of the (awful) “bisexual confusion” arc with Jim Gordon’s fiance Barbara. After around 2000, Montoya was a regular fixture in Gotham Central (the comic about Gotham’s police force) and various other Batman-related titles. There’s an arc in which Two-Face outs her as lesbian to throw her personal life off balance. Then in 2004 there was an (unrelated) arc in which she had a little revenge tailspin against corrupt cop Jim Corrigan and ended up quitting the police force. When her story picks up in 52, she’s an alcoholic who spends most of her time obsessing about the life she lost. Cue The Question — the previous Question, Vic Sage. He was a journalist with a well-known face who wore a “faceless” mask to conceal his identity while engaging in heroics. (Rorschach of Watchmen is actually an iteration of this guy, and Sage is one of the slightly-darker DC heroes, but not usually to that level). In 52, Sage is dying of lung cancer and has chosen Renee Montoya to be his successor. By the end of the comic she’s agreed, after the two investigate a possible gang takeover in Gotham involving the attempted human sacrifice of Kate Kane, the previously-discussed Batwoman, whom Renee is dating. Their romantic relationship was shortlived, but realistically so, and compelling. The Question went on to appear in a number of other comics, and is scheduled to appear in the New 52 soon. So that’s the Question. She’s been a cop and that’s how she approaches heroism. She’s popular with the fans and a mainstay of Gotham City-related media, and I don’t think we’ve even scratched the surface of the stories we could tell! She’s got a lot of appearances, and I’ll point you toward Wikipedia to find something that looks good to you. Personally, I most enjoyed her arc in 52 with Batwoman! 52 Vol. 1-4 by Geoff Johns et al. (pub. 2007, ISBN 978-1401213534; 978-1401213640; 978-1401214432; 978-1401214869) A to Z Challenge Batman Batman: The Animated Series Batwoman Comics DC Comics Gotham Gotham Central Gotham CIty lesbian LGBT+ Renee Montoya The Question Vic Sage Previous Post A to Z: Pied Piper (Hartley Rathaway) Next Post A to Z: Rawra Chin 9 thoughts on “A to Z: The Question (Renee Montoya)” I actually preferred Renee Montoya as a highly competent but otherwise normal police officer. Not every cool character needs to be a costumed hero. I really didn’t see the need to kill Vic Sage and have Renee become the new Question. Or, if DC Comics really wanted her to adopt a masked alter ego, they could have created a brand-new one for her. Just my opinion, of course. Feel free to disagree. Maybe I just miss the awesome chemistry she had with everyone’s favorite obnoxious sloppy cop, Harvey Bullock, when they were partners in the GCPD. I know that some readers complained when Greg Rucka revealed Montoya to be a lesbian. It never bothered me because I don’t think her personal life had really been explored all that much previously. So it wasn’t some sort of gigantic retcon. I actually liked how Bullock’s reaction to it was handled. He was angry that after all their years of working together Montoya never felt comfortable confiding in him. Montoya then told him that she was worried that Bullock was such a narrow-minded, ignorant creep that if he ever learned that he was working with a lesbian he’d arrange for her to “accidentally” get shot when they were on patrol. You can see that Bullock is genuinely upset that Montoya believed that. Yet at the same time Montoya’s fear does make sense. She’s already a woman working in a police force that is riddled with corruption and of which a good percentage of its members are probably the cop equivalent of an “old boys network” that is up to its armpits in sexism. Montoya must have been terrified that if her sexual orientation became known she’d be blackballed, or even assaulted / murdered by her fellow officers. Understandable on both counts. I didn’t know her before she was the Question, but I often dislike structural changes of that nature, especially if they’re not really necessary. I hadn’t thought about the cops’ possible reactions that much, but you’re totally right. That would’ve been terrifying, and it makes a lot of sense for her to stay closeted. I know her family pretty much disowned her for it, too. She looks like a really interesting character to dive into. I admit that pic and “Montoya” got me excited for different reasons, though, haha. Hehe 😀 I wonder if Gotham always planned on getting rid of Barbara Gordon, or they just made her leave because the fans hated her with a passion (I know I did). And yeah, that whole sexuality storyline was really badly done. Montoya has a lot more in her character than “evil lesbian”… 😀 Unfortunately, I believe Barbara’s coming back tonight. She’s in the episode picture on IMDB. I’m still hoping she’ll be gone for good soon, though, and that Montoya will be back to do interesting stuff! We gave up on Gotham – but I’m unsurprised by Barbara coming back. Le sigh. It’s still my fave. Not an episode goes by without me exclaiming “I LOVE THIS SHOW” and annoying my siblings. I haven’t seen the episode yet, so I don’t know where the Barbara thing went/is going, though.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line824
__label__wiki	0.651944	0.651944	HBCU Pulse Home HBCUs The New Agenda: How HBCU Students Can Become Media Stars The Randall Barnes Experience The New Agenda: How HBCU Students Can Become Media Stars Randall Barnes At Fort Valley State University, I wasn’t adequately prepared to become a media personality. I’m not afraid to say it. I love my HBCU. I love the Media Studies department and everyone that believed in me. I learned a lot in my time at FVSU, I failed to learn what it took to conquer the media world as we approached the start of a new decade. We were taught to be employees. We were talk to only to work within a system and not to create a system for ourselves. If anything, we were taught how to be news anchors and reporters. I went to school to be a radio personality. This isn’t just the story of my institution. Through the greatness of our experience, we often are left behind in what’s necessary to create our own media brands. We are in a new world. COVID-19 has nearly crippled the revenue generation of television and radio. Media personalities are doing national shows from home and interviews with guests on Zoom. Facebook’s current monopoly on social media platforms has been tested. Apps such as Clubhouse and Tik Tok are jumpstarting a new generation of content creation and creating new ways to communicate and engage audiences. Are we really learning about this at our institutions? We have to speak on this. We can’t just stop at starting the conversations in our departments about how to adapt our curriculum to brace for a new era of the world. I never was one for just complaining as I was always taught by my family to create the change I wanted to see. That’s what I did for myself at FVSU. I wanted to showcase my philosophy on media and put my peers in the right situation. That’s what jumpstarted HBCU Pulse. I wanted to put the power to tell our story into the hands of student leaders. In 2019 I saw it worked. In 2020, I went even deeper. I wanted to work with someone who was at the top of their game in the national student sector and assist them in elevating their personal brand. That’s when I met CDK On The Mic from North Carolina A&T. I did an article on the greatness of CDK when he was crowned the #1 HBCU Host by HBCU Buzz. Our acquisition of CDK onto the HBCU Pulse team was transformative. Battle of the DJs became a staple in our lineup and allowed us to shine a light on HBCU DJs, the most important figures in the cultural scene on our campuses. CDK allowed me to sit back and play the mastermind; the coach calling plays from the sideline as the star player scored bucket after bucket. CDK was instrumental in our brand integration with Pretty Vee, introducing us to other creatives, and thinking about the media game in a different way. Plus, his passion for his journey even motivated me to keep fighting. The acquisition of CDK onto the HBCU Pulse team is one that will forever go down in our history. It is the example that I’m not just talking when I say that I want to give students a platform to grow. CDK joining our team defined 2020 for Pulse. 2021, we are on a new wave. I decided to make December Founder’s Month. Sure, it’s a celebration of what we were able to achieve in 2020 but also a preview of how we’re coming in 2021. The most important aspect of this month was our national push to build an HBCU Pulse team. We let the world know about our Podcast Network efforts and how we want to up our original content. That’s not our main goal though. Our goal is to cultivate the next crop of stars in our community. I’ll know if this venture is successful ten years from now when CDK is hosting a nationally syndicated radio show and all over our TVs. I know when my social media manager Kroix is the VP of Public Relations for a Fortune 500 company. I want to see everyone that I bring on the Pulse team prospering in their desired field. That’s what our arm of HBCU Advocacy to become. So, it will be. This will be 2021 for us. I want 2021 to be the year that we push the levels of creativity. That’s why donations are the central focus of Founder’s Month. Money is how we can achieve what I dream for this brand. I thank everyone that has supported us thus far. From the shares to donations large and small, you’ve aided in our rise in 2021. As we close out this year, I ask that you continue to donate. I promise that we will continue to push the game to the next level and broaden our mission of creating stars. Previous articleThe Journey: My First Year Post-Graduation Next articleThe Fake News About The COVID-19 Vaccine HAS To Stop Randall Barnes is an teen author, entrepreneur and internet radio personality based out of Macon, GA. Randall wrote his first novel "The Diary of Aaliyah Anderson" at the age of fifteen. 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__label__cc	0.714156	0.285844	Alt Med Home Healthcare News Of Drones, Emergency Services and Sustainable Healthcare Delivery in Ghana – Dr Kofi Effah Writes in Healthcare News Don’t Get Carried Away… By Those Drones So it emerged that parliamen by a majority decision approved an agreement to allow the use of drones to distribute essential drugs and blood to health facilities across the country. The deal has been projected to cost some $12.5 million for four years. My aim here is not to fight this. It has its merits. This year, I had to get blood as an emergency for many women with cervical cancer. Our Blood Bank was almost empty. Some were asked to get blood from Accra, 100km away. Drones would have been helpful here, but most importantly if women had been screened for cervical (pre)cancer some 10 to 15 years ago and had treatment, they would not have needed blood as an emergency and the need for drones would not have come up for them. And it is amazing how little they needed to prevent cervical cancer: Visual Inspection with Acetic acid (VIA) at GHS 20 ($4) for screening and treatment of precancerous lesion of the cervix with thermal coagulation at GHS 50 ($10)! That is what was needed to prevent cervical cancer and to prevent the need for drones for these women. And this would also have prevented the need for chemoradiation costing over $1,000 for these patients, which they can only get in Korle Bu, Komfo Anokye, or at the Sweden Ghana Medical Centre in Accra. There are many women who will find themselves in the situation above (needing blood as an emergency because of anaemia after bleeding from cervical cancer) in the next 10 to 15 years because we do not have a functional national cervical cancer prevention programme in Ghana. Earlier this year, the Cervical Cancer Prevention and Training Centre in Catholic Hospital, Battor presented an ‘ambitious’ budget to an organisation to support us in the fight against cervical cancer across Ghana (attached). We need some $1.5 million over 5 years to set up 250 centres across Ghana where two health workers (Community Health Nurses/General Nurses/Midwives/Physician Assistants) in each of these 250 centres would be trained to offer screening and treatment of precancerous lesions of the cervix. The budget includes a mobile colposcope and a thermal coagulator for each of these 250 centres so that screening and treatment of precancerous lesions of the cervix can be done in the communities (even in CHPS compounds) unlike the situation currently where only a few centres in some cities and towns can screen women. We are unlikely to get this amount to make our vision come true, but we have not given up. I am convinced that $1 million in the right hands will lead to a drastic reduction in the incidence of cervical cancer as well as reduction in mortalities from cervical cancer in Ghana in the next couple of years. I am also convinced that in the right hands $1 million could do the same for HIV, tuberculosis, malaria etc. So $12.5 million in the right hands could sustainably transform healthcare in Ghana over the next 5 years and reduce the need for some of the emergency supplies which the drones are meant to deliver. As we find ways to raise money for emergency services by drones, let us also find ways to raise money to tackle our health problems sustainably. We should not be too happy solving problems as emergencies when these could have been prevented with the right structures in place. Dr Kofi Effah is a Gynecologist and Head of Cervical Cancer Prevention Center at Catholic Hospital, Battor in the North Tongu District of The Volta Region, Ghana. Source: Facebook.com Tags: DronesHealth care in GhanaHealth news Is Childhood Stutter (Stammering) Treatable? Help! Are Hemorrhoids Treatable? Bad breath (17) Bad Habits (23) Bedwetting (24) Diseases, Disorders and Conditions (30) ENT Articles (8) ENT Doctors (2) ENT Hospitals (2) Family Planning (26) General Health Info (603) Health Education (12) Healthcare News (77) Malignant Mesothelioma (22) Occupational Health & Safety (1) Pregnancy & Women Health (45) Reproductive Health (10) Sports Health (3) Stomach Exercises (1) The Love Campaign (TLC) (12) Travel Health (10) © 2020 HealthAndDietBlog - Holistic Medicine Blog by MD-Dot.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line832
__label__wiki	0.602674	0.602674	Library Departments and Services Hawaiian & Pacific Collections Department Hawaiian Collection Hawaiian & Pacific Collections Department: Hawaiian Collection Collections Toggle Dropdown Pacific Collection Research Toggle Dropdown Find Books, Media, Periodicals Find Journal & Magazine Articles Find Newspaper Articles Find Archival Collections Find Digital Collections Find Subject Guides Services Toggle Dropdown For Community Borrowers For Visiting Researchers Use Policies & Info Directions & Parking Info About the Hawaiian Collection While the Hawaiian and Pacific Collections reading room is closed, and access to our collections is limited, we are working remotely and are available to help you. Please see updates and how to contact us here. The information provided on our webpages describe our collections and services generally, but may not reflect changes we are making as the situation evolves. The Hawaiian Collection at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Library is a comprehensive collection of retrospective and current materials pertaining to Hawaiʻi. There are more than 133,500 volumes relating to Hawaiian history, culture, art, and science as well as microfilm holdings of over 12,000 reels and more than 2,000 serial subscriptions. All formats, periodicals, languages, and levels of treatment are collected. The collection's strength is the 20th century and includes numerous unpublished reports and papers that are unique to the collection. The Hawaiian audiovisual collection includes over 4,500 videotapes and over 3,000 sound recordings. The Hawaiian Collection is part of Special Collections and is housed on the fifth floor of Hamilton Library, and the Hawaiian audiovisual collection is housed in the Wong Audiovisual Center at Sinclair Library. Collection Quick Facts World's foremost collection of published materials about Hawaiʻi Established Spring 1907 Over 133,500 monographs Over 2,000 serial subscriptions Collection Links Collection Gift Guidelines Collection Holdings The Collection's strengths are 19th century through 21st-century published materials, with particular emphasis on government and institutional publications (including those of the University). The Collection has substantial holdings of Hawaiʻi government publications, from the Kingdom, Provisional Government, Republic, Territory, State and Counties. US Federal and UN documents on Hawaiʻi are also acquired. There is an extensive collection of periodical titles, the majority being magazines, journals, newsletters, and annual reports of local organizations. Current newspapers published in the State are received regardless of language, and regularly microfilmed for long-term preservation. Many early newspapers are also held with many now made freely available online in collaboration with the Library of Congress. Copies of all University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa dissertations and theses are regularly added to the collection. Dissertations concerning Hawaiʻi completed at other institutions are also purchased. Pamphlets & Ephemera Pamphlets, posters, and ephemera such as flyers and programs are collected to provide a more complete picture of the islands. Unique holdings of manuscript material include those of Thomas Jagger, 1907-1953; and Thomas Thrum, 1880-1920, among many others. Organized Archives Archival records include those of the Dole Corporation, the Hawaiian sugar Planters' Association, the Hawaiʻi Literacy Arts Council, and other Hawaiʻi organizations. Rare Hawaiiana Materials from the nineteenth century-and others that are otherwise unique, valuable or irreplaceable-receive special storage and attention as part of the Hawaiian Rare Collection. Final transcripts of oral history materials, such as the John A. Burns Oral History Collection and those of the UH Center for Oral History, are available. Audio-Visual Materials Motion pictures and audio recordings about Hawaiʻi in any format that requires play-back facilities are located in the Wong Audio-Visual Center in Sinclair Library. Collection Librarians Jodie Mattos, Kapena Shim, Dore Minatodani << Previous: Collections Next: Pacific Collection >> URL: https://guides.library.manoa.hawaii.edu/hawaiianpacific	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line839
__label__wiki	0.802474	0.802474	UAE National Day 2020: Seeds of the Union live on TV and online from 6.15pm on December 2 Programm highlighting nation's 49-year journey will showcase sense of unity and resilience Published: November 30, 2020 15:43 Samihah Zaman, Staff Reporter Apart from a live broadcast on television and online streaming, Seeds of the Union will be screened at Vox cinema outlets in Yas Mall, Marina Mall, National Towers, Mall of the Emirates and Al Jimi Mall. Image Credit: Supplied Photos: Dubai transforms into a running track for Dubai Run 2020 UAE: Bank charges Dh15,000 for a fully settled credit card bill Look: Rapid progress for Dubai Metro's futuristic Route 2020 stations In Pictures: Running communities come together on last day of Dubai Fitness Challenge Abu Dhabi: The much-awaited Seeds of the Union show, to celebrate the UAE’s 49th National Day, will be broadcast live on a number of television channels and will be streamed online as well from 6.15pm on December 2. The 40-minute show will highlight the UAE’s journey, as well as its values, sense of unity and resilience and will feature a moving sculpture surrounded by the sea. Its developers had earlier announced that the mangroves would play a key role in the show. Seeds of the Union will be broadcast live on Abu Dhabi TV, Dubai TV, Dubai One and Matrubhumi. Alternatively, it can be viewed free online via the National Day YouTube channel, https://uaenationalday.ae, or on @OfficialUAEND channels on Facebook and Instagram. The organising committee for the 49th National Day celebrations had also said earlier that the show would be screened at Vox cinema outlets in Yas Mall, Marina Mall, National Towers, Mall of the Emirates and Al Jimi Mall. Dubai Police beef up security for National Day Application for space science research now open for Emirati undergraduates in UAE Emirates Post issues new stamps for Martyr’s Day 51 prisoners released from Fujairah prisons to mark UAE National Day Bangladeshi Embassy in Abu Dhabi moves to new location	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line840
__label__wiki	0.869431	0.869431	Wave-Particle Duality Content from the guide to life, the universe and everything Wave-Particle Duality Created Sep 13, 1999 \| Updated Jan 28, 2002 Around the 1900s physicists were feeling pleased with themselves. They figured they had pretty much got the whole physics thing worked out and they knew how everything worked. For example, they had discovered electrons which they knew to be particles (like snooker balls), which they were quite chuffed with as it meant they could start developing television sets. Just when everything was going fine for the physicists this bloke called de Broglie came along, and said: "Look you're wrong about these electron things, they're are definitely not like snooker balls, and are more like squiggly waves", and he reckoned he could prove it too. He got some electrons and got them moving really fast and then fired them through two tiny slits, which produced a pattern on a screen on the other side to prove (apparently) that electrons were definitely waves. Now all the other physicists didn't like this much: I mean what sort of game could they play with squiggly waves? And someone would have to tell all the snooker players. So they told de Broglie he was wrong and they were definitely like snooker balls. But de Broglie took out his really small slits and fast electrons and showed them the pattern, and they had to admit he'd got a point. So they went away and argued over who was going to tell the snooker players, but no one had the guts to do it. Then some bright spark suggested that maybe that electrons could be both like snooker balls and squiggly waves, and would behave like which ever one you wanted them to. This was obviously complete rubbish, but at this point the physicists were getting pretty desperate and so agreed to it. As a result we ended up with the whole wave-particle duality theory. It wasn't long after this that everyone realised that physicists had been wrong about quite a lot of other things. There is also a theory that later physicists just made up new ideas so they could make a living, which is still being hotly debated. Bookmark on your Personal Space Conversations About This Entry Sign in to start a conversation Does matter exist and does it matter? half truths erm... Cooking with Quanta! de Broglie and his balls 1 More Conversation \| Subscribe \| Unsubscribe Edited Entry Infinite Improbability Drive Read a random Edited Entry Maths, Science & Technology > Physics The Dancing Tree h2g2 Editors Animated Asterix Films: 'Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion' Bearded Tits - Misnamed Birds Echinacea: A Guide For Those Who Want To Grow It The Convict Who Sued Satan The Koan, Newport, Isle of Wight, UK Why John L Burns Has a Statue in Gettysburg Political Correctness in the Early American Republic, or, How to Be 'Woke' in 1830 Three of the Largest Coin Hoards Found in the UK 'I'm Walking Backwards for Christmas' - the Song Eurasian Jays - Colourful Corvids	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line841
__label__cc	0.561926	0.438074	Printed from https://ideas.repec.org/p/tiu/tiucen/b50b8093-4f4c-4afa-af04-3c477087aca7.html Testing for Bivariate Spherical Symmetry Einmahl, J.H.J. (Tilburg University, Center For Economic Research) Gantner, M. John Einmahl Maria Gantner An omnibus test for spherical symmetry in R2 is proposed, employing localized empirical likelihood. The thus obtained test statistic is distri- bution-free under the null hypothesis. The asymptotic null distribution is established and critical values for typical sample sizes, as well as the asymptotic ones, are presented. In a simulation study, the good perfor- mance of the test is demonstrated. Furthermore, a real data example is presented. Einmahl, J.H.J. & Gantner, M., 2010. "Testing for Bivariate Spherical Symmetry," Discussion Paper 2010-71, Tilburg University, Center for Economic Research. Handle: RePEc:tiu:tiucen:b50b8093-4f4c-4afa-af04-3c477087aca7 File URL: https://pure.uvt.nl/ws/portalfiles/portal/1250932/2010-71.pdf John Einmahl & Maria Gantner, 2012. "Testing for bivariate spherical symmetry," TEST: An Official Journal of the Spanish Society of Statistics and Operations Research, Springer;Sociedad de Estadística e Investigación Operativa, vol. 21(1), pages 54-73, March. Einmahl, J.H.J. & Gantner, M., 2012. "Testing for bivariate spherical symmetry," Other publications TiSEM f02b446f-b69b-45bb-b39d-2, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management. Einmahl, J.H.J. & Gantner, M., 2010. "Testing for Bivariate Spherical Symmetry," Other publications TiSEM b50b8093-4f4c-4afa-af04-3, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management. Einmahl, J.H.J. & McKeague, I.W., 2002. "Empirical Likelihood based on Hypothesis Testing," Other publications TiSEM 402576fa-8c0e-45e2-a394-8, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management. Einmahl, J.H.J. & McKeague, I.W., 2002. "Empirical Likelihood based on Hypothesis Testing," Discussion Paper 2002-92, Tilburg University, Center for Economic Research. Einmahl, J.H.J. & McKeague, I.W., 2003. "Empirical likelihood based hypothesis testing," Other publications TiSEM 2ddb34d8-8ae7-46e3-8004-c, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management. Jiajuan Liang & Kai-Tai Fang & Fred Hickernell, 2008. "Some necessary uniform tests for spherical symmetry," Annals of the Institute of Statistical Mathematics, Springer;The Institute of Statistical Mathematics, vol. 60(3), pages 679-696, September. Einmahl, J.H.J., 1987. "Multivariate empirical processes," Other publications TiSEM 4d74fa6b-5281-48ea-aa4d-5, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management. Koltchinskii, V. I. & Li, Lang, 1998. "Testing for Spherical Symmetry of a Multivariate Distribution," Journal of Multivariate Analysis, Elsevier, vol. 65(2), pages 228-244, May. Francq, C. & Jiménez-Gamero, M.D. & Meintanis, S.G., 2017. "Tests for conditional ellipticity in multivariate GARCH models," Journal of Econometrics, Elsevier, vol. 196(2), pages 305-319. Asymptotic distribution; distribution-free; empirical like- lihood; hypothesis test; spherical symmetry.; C12 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Hypothesis Testing: General C14 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Semiparametric and Nonparametric Methods: General All material on this site has been provided by the respective publishers and authors. You can help correct errors and omissions. When requesting a correction, please mention this item's handle: RePEc:tiu:tiucen:b50b8093-4f4c-4afa-af04-3c477087aca7. See general information about how to correct material in RePEc. For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its authors, title, abstract, bibliographic or download information, contact: (Richard Broekman). General contact details of provider: http://center.uvt.nl .	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line842
__label__cc	0.665081	0.334919	Exmoor Food Fest Comes To The Brasserie Published on 13th December 2019 by Emily On Local Area, News Ok, we’ll admit it, at The Carton we’re rather excited about February! It’s not everyone’s favourite time of the year, but this month we have three reasons to be cheerful: Exmoor Food Fest! As lovers of fine food, how can we not get excited about this event? The 2020 edition will be even more special of course because this year The Carlton is getting involved for the first time too through our Ilfracombe Brasserie restaurant! Exmoor Food Fest Background This most excellent of foodie festivals, right on the doorstep in North Devon, is celebrating something of a milestone in 2020 as this will be the fifth Exmoor Food Fest. The event has earned a reputation for turning the spotlight on some of the region’s finest eateries, while at the same time giving foodies in the area, and from beyond, an added incentive to get out there for a taste of Exmoor! This incentive comes in the form of the Exmoor Food Fest discounts which run for the month and expose the palate to some of the more sublime tastes the area has to offer. The Carlton Hotel, Ilfracombe, is proud to be joining in this festival of food and will be bringing its own special menu components to the party, along with a selection of exclusive Exmoor Food Fest deals. Exmoor Food Fest 2020: Deal For the duration of the event, The Brasserie (at The Carlton Hotel) is offering: * 20% off of all starters, mains and desserts. * A special £17.50 dinner menu (1) featuring two courses– available Thursday, Friday & Saturday. * 15% off accommodation at The Carlton when booked direct Let’s take a look behind the menu to see what makes the Ilfracombe Brasserie one of your must-eat stops on the 2020 Exmoor Food Fest tour… Exmoor Food Fest and the Taste of Exmoor event coincides with the unveiling of The Brasserie. Open to non-residents since The Carlton was extensively refurbished three years ago, the Brasserie has been gaining enough plaudits of its own that the time has come to emerge from the shadows of the hotel and deliver as a stand-alone dining destination in Ilfracombe. What sets it apart? From the early days, The Carlton has stamped its own distinctive style on the food it serves in its restaurant. The dishes are simple but that simplicity is worn as a badge of honour in the Ilfracombe Brasserie, as it is the food that does all the talking. The Carlton calls itself a ‘Hotel with Provenance’ and a gaze through the suppliers‘ list tells you just how important local ingredients are for the kitchen team. Free-range eggs, locally caught fish, locally reared meat, seasonal vegetables, and ingredients all feature heavily on the menu. The fish you will eat at The Brasserie, in Ilfracombe, will have been caught in the bay and landed by local fishing boats or, in the case of the plump tidal mussels on the menu, plucked from the bed of the Torridge, one of two arterial rivers which flow into the Atlantic via the North Devon coast. Much of the meat that makes the plate in the Brasserie will have been Exmoor farmed (such as the pork), or at the very least come from a southwest farm with high welfare standards (as is the case with the beef and the lamb). Meanwhile, the kitchen’s supply of staple vegetables comes from The Great Field, located in the nearby village of Braunton, which has been providing sustenance from its nutritious soil since the ninth century. With such quality and consistency, simplicity in the kitchen means celebrating the authentic tastes and full flavours of these basic ingredients. While the provenance and local sourcing behind the Brasserie menu ensures the food talks for itself, the stylish layout and pleasant surroundings of the restaurant itself is another enticement to enjoy a wonderful evening (or lunchtime). Also worth a mention is The Carlton’s reputation for non-fussy adjustments to menu items in order to accommodate diners with specific diets and allergies. You know how in some places such requests are received with a with a snooty nose in the air? Well not at The Brasserie, where it is the pleasure of the restaurant to do all it can to ensure that all guests in the restaurant party enjoy their meal. So that’s the background, now it’s time to jump in and enjoy the Exmoor Food Fest! For more information about Carlton food menus or to book a table for the restaurant email us on dine@ilfracombecarlton.co.uk.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line844
__label__wiki	0.965281	0.965281	The ransomware that knows where you live April 8th, 2016 by Mark Daly in Industry News No Comments » A widely distributed scam email that quoted people’s postal addresses links to a dangerous form of ransomware, according to a security researcher. Andrew Brandt, of US firm Blue Coat, contacted the BBC after hearing an episode of BBC Radio 4’s You and Yours that discussed the phishing scam. Mr Brandt discovered that the emails linked to ransomware called Maktub. The malware encrypts victims’ files and demands a ransom be paid before they can be unlocked. The phishing emails told recipients they owed hundreds of pounds to UK businesses and that they could print an invoice by clicking on a link – but that leads to malware, as Mr Brandt explained. One of the emails was received by You and Yours reporter Shari Vahl. “It’s incredibly fast and by the time the warning message had appeared on the screen it had already encrypted everything of value on the hard drive – it happens in seconds,” Mr Brandt told the BBC. “This is the desktop version of a smash and grab – they want a quick payoff.” Image caption Maktub increases the ransom as time elapses Maktub doesn’t just demand a ransom, it increases the fee – which is to be paid in bitcoins – as time elapses. A website associated with the malware explains that during the first three days, the fee stands at 1.4 bitcoins, or approximately $580. This rises to 1.9 bitcoins, or $790, after the third day. The phishing emails tell recipients that they owe money to British businesses and charities when they do not. One of the organisations named was the Koestler Trust, a charity which helps ex-offenders and prisoners produce artwork. “We rely on generous members of the public and we were very distressed when we discovered that people felt they had received emails from us asking for money, when indeed they had not been generated by us at all,” chief executive Sally Taylor told You and Yours. Addresses included One remarkable feature of the scam emails was the fact that they included not just the victim’s name, but also their postal address. Many, including BBC staff, have noted that the addresses are generally highly accurate. According to Dr Steven Murdoch, a cybersecurity expert at the University of London, it’s still not clear how scammers were able to gather people’s addresses and link them to names and emails. The data could have come from a number of leaked or stolen databases for example, making it hard to track down the source. Image caption The email demands payment of £800 to a firm You and Yours reporter Shari Vahl had never heard of Several people contacted the You and Yours team to say that they were concerned data might have been taken from their eBay accounts, as their postal addresses had been stored there in the same format as they appeared in the phishing emails. In a statement, the firm said: “Ebay works aggressively to protect customer data and privacy, which is our highest priority. “We are not aware of any link between this new phishing scam and eBay’s data. “We continually update our approach to customer data security in an effort to create the safest environment possible for our customers.” Fraud body ‘inundated’ The UK’s national fraud and cybercrime reporting centre has been flooded with queries from people targeted by the scam. “We have been inundated with this,” said deputy head Steve Proffitt. “At Action Fraud on Monday we received an additional 600 calls and from then onwards we’ve received 500 calls to our contact centre a day,” he added. Mr Proffitt advised people who had received the phishing emails to under no circumstances click on the link, but instead delete the message from their system and inform Action Fraud. Jump media player Media player help Out of media player. Press enter to return or tab to continue. Media captionWhat is ransomware? Referring specifically to Maktub and the approach taken by the phishers, Dr Murdoch said he believed the scam was “significant” in more ways than one. “It also appears to be quite widespread – I’ve heard about it from multiple sources so it seems like they were fairly successful getting a lot of these sent out,” he told the BBC. He added that it was hard to know how to advise people who were unfortunate enough to have their files encrypted by ransomware. For some individuals without backups, paying the ransom might be the only way to retrieve their data. “However, every person that does that makes the business more valuable for the criminal and the world worse for everyone,” he said. Tags: ilicomm, live, ransomware, virus	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line845
__label__cc	0.722554	0.277446	Wanderlust: I Didn’t Hate It March 11, 2018 March 11, 2018 / SueBC Needless to say, I bought the Wanderlust audiobook (on iTunes Canada) for the sole reason of listening to another Richard Armitage narration. I am not a big fan of pure contemporary romance (or in this case, not so pure!) and after reading a free short ebook also by Lauren Blakely, I was not really eager to listen to this one. However, being a fan of the Armitage voice, I did indeed download it for my drive to and from the office. I was surprised to find that, while I didn’t love Wanderlust, I also didn’t hate it. And by the end, I can even say that I was mostly enjoying it. However, unlike most of the Armitage-narrated audiobooks that I own, I really doubt that I will listen to it a second time. I found the original cover (1st image) distracting every time I turned on my phone to listen, since it didn’t fit my image of the male narrator. (And after Luscinnia pointed out that the “Eiffel Tower stands unsubtle proud and strong”, I couldn’t quite look at it the same way again!) I noticed today that Wanderlust now has a new cover (2nd image) on Audible and iTunes, which I like much better. You really have to take Wanderlust for what it is — a contemporary romance with little substance to it, little research behind it, and a few sex scenes thrown in. The basic plot is that Joy has been transferred to Paris to run a fragrance lab. Her French is pretty much non-existent and so her company hires a translator (Griffin) for her for three months. Of course, they fall for each other, but there are obstacles to their being together. Lauren Blakely (at right) is a prolific writer and according to her website “has plotted entire novels while walking her dogs.” I would generally not read a book by this particular writer, as I prefer more plot, more character development, and sex scenes (if any) that are less crass and more classy or at least more fitting with the characters. But, I can listen to it with the right narrator (i.e. Richard Armitage). And I even got caught up in the romance and was looking forward to my next car trip as the book went along. Spoilers below Some specific observations and reactions follow. On Griffin Being a “Translator”: I know a little something about the business of interpretation and translation. The lack of research on the part of the author is clear, in that Griffin’s professional role for Joy’s company should actually be called “interpreter” (which is oral), not “translator” (which is written). That’s just kind of basic. Comic By Alejandro Moreno-Ramos It would probably never happen that a translator (written) would spend several months in a client’s business office, as Griffin had done in his last job. Most businesses would not have vacant space for that and most documents are transmitted electronically and worked on remotely. Would a translator/interpreter meet and become friends with anyone who works for the same company (Christian) or even regularly go in to see their “boss” (Jean-Paul)? Again, this is doubtful with electronic transfers of information/transactions and phone calls being the norm. (“Boss” itself is a doubtful term as most language specialists work freelance.) I find it highly unlikely, in these days of privacy laws, that the contact at Joy’s company (Marisol) would have been told and would convey the information that Annalise, the original “translator”, is having a difficult pregnancy and is now on bed-rest as per doctor’s orders. Richard Armitage – “Griffin”: From the author interview at the end of the audiobook, it is clear that the premise of the book started with the idea of the British hero. So, it makes sense that Griffin’s character and back-story are a little more developed than Joy’s. As we know, Richard Armitage performs his narrations as an actor performing a role. And it shows. The difference as we swing between Armitage and Grant is really quite jolting. Just when you are rolling along listening to a wonderful voice actor making the text sound good, the audiobook switches over to Grace Grant and spoils the mood. (More about Grant later.) Armitage treats this role as professionally as always and does a good job with the material. He is playing a 30-year-old with few ties to place and work, and he is convincing at that. His chuckles while speaking are very realistic. He seems also to have adjusted his accent a bit to a more of a London sound, dropping his “t”s on a lot of the words. And his French accent is really nice to hear. Armitage’s voice for Joy is excellent. In fact, I might like the book much better if he narrated the whole thing! (Although that might be a little strange in the sex scenes that are told from her point of view!) He does a really good American accent here. (The only word I noticed not being pronounced correctly was “marathon”, pronounced as “marathen”.) His voices for the other characters are good too, and he switches between them effortlessly as always. Grace Grant – “Joy”: I really dislike Grant’s voice. Her diction is good, but her narration comes across as artificial and forced, although it gets better towards the end of the book and particularly in dialogue. (Or maybe I just got used to it!) I would definitely describe her as a narrator, not an actor. She has a consistent tone that is somehow ironic, which gets really tiresome. That being said, many people obviously like her, as she has narrated at least 56 audiobooks, according to her website. Joy is not written like any professional 30-year-old woman that I have met. I hate the word choices for her character’s internal and external dialogue. I don’t know anyone in real life who actually says, “swoontastic”, “de-lish”, “hell to the yeah”, “le sigh”, or “amaze balls”. And truthfully I don’t want to know anyone who actually says those things as a regular part of their speech. Although again, there is less of this as the book goes on. I wonder why Joy does not have any hint of an East Texas accent. Partway through the book she claims to have “worked long and hard” to get rid of it… which seems an odd thing to want to do when your career up until now has been based in Texas! Grant’s voice for Griffin is a creepy low drawl and sometimes does not sound British at all. Her voices for the other characters are pretty good. Some Things I Liked/Didn’t Like: Blakely tries to bring Paris to life for the reader, and particularly its less touristy bits, and she does a pretty good job with that. The characters explore chocolate shops, art galleries, and gardens while taking note of angels, sundials, and other hidden treasures. (The pink door of Joy’s flat, by the way, is really only significant in that it shows that she loves unique and colourful things and just has to have them — like the red-soled Louboutin shoes she loves.) I first realized that I didn’t hate the audiobook when I found myself smiling as Griffin and Joy tried to guess each other’s names when they first met through chance encounter. The flirtatious scene, narrated by Richard Armitage, is cute and funny. (The mood was then spoiled for me, though, when Griffin tells us, “She brings her hand to her chest and my eyes follow because… breasts.”) Blakely is quite good at banter and Armitage is very good at making it come alive. I really enjoyed the back-and-forth between Griffin and his brother (Ethan) and between Griffin and his friend Christian. It’s fun and funny and sounds very natural. And there’s another scene between Griffin and Joy with a misunderstanding about a “proposition” that is funny. (Most of the banter I found cute and/or funny is narrated by Armitage.) I didn’t enjoy getting inside Griffin’s head at times like when Joy eating an ice cream cone reminds him of something else. By contrast, though, there is a wonderful scene in Chapter 12, where Griffin leans in to smell the perfume on Joy’s neck and describes something heartfelt and sensual, rather than blatantly sexual. Blakely, in my opinion, does a good job of building the anticipation prior to Griffin and Joy finally throwing caution to the wind by kissing each other, starting a relationship, and sleeping together. There are actually only a few sex scenes. Griffin and Joy each have a solo scene around half way through the book, and then there are around four scenes together. During those scenes, there is a lot of description and dialogue using crude language, which for me takes away from the potential romantic quality that the scenes could have. One good thing, though, is that because Armitage is such a good actor, I really forgot that I was listening to Armitage the man, and instead I was fully listening to Griffin. That made it easier to hear Armitage speak those crude descriptions… and I luckily did not drive off the road! In contrast to some of the more crass sex scenes, when Griffin and Joy do first give in to their feelings, there is more romance and the writing conveys the yearning and urgent feelings of new love and new lust really well. I found myself quite caught up in it. However, because Joy’s character is really not well-developed, Griffin describes aspects of her character that are not evident in listening to Joy talk. He sees her as not needing anyone to look out for her, being independent, and being really sharp, but those things are not clear from the time we spend with Joy. The feelings around the difficult decisions that have to be made are really well conveyed and there are some good scenes (but also some sappy ones) towards the end of the book. Unfortunately, though, there is an unintentionally funny line by Griffin towards the end: “I say two simple words… Bonsoir.” Um, Griffin? “Bonsoir” is actually one word! So. Overall, I enjoyed Armitage’s narration, but not Grant’s. I did got caught up in the romance, but didn’t like the crude language during and describing sex. I believe the book could have benefited from a more painstaking research and writing process. I didn’t hate this audiobook, but neither do I hope that Richard Armitage narrates another Lauren Blakely book. Grace Grant, Lauren Blakely, Richard Armitage, Wanderlust ← Musings on Being a Professional Woman Happy St. Patrick’s Day! → 14 thoughts on “Wanderlust: I Didn’t Hate It” Thanks for this — I appreciate the time you took. Can’t make a substantive comment as I still haven’t listened to most of it. I do have a comment on the Texas accent issue, though: people w/East Texas accents who have ambitions do try to get rid of them as it’s the “lowest class” white accent in the state. East Texas is still “Deep South” (and most of it apart from Houston is poor and rural) whereas most of Texas is considered “Southwest” and the superior accent in Texas is considered the North Texas / Dallas area (says “wealthy – power elite”) or the “rancher” accent of West Texas (says “wealthy – real Texas – cattle baron/landowner”). East Texas (equates to “white trash / cracker,”) African-American, and Latino accents are lower value. And many people who leave TX to fulfill their ambitions try to get rid of any TX accent or tone it down, as it’s considered a bit of a caricature. This is actually the first time that I took notes on something as I went along (after I stopped the car, of course) to blog about later. At first it was because of the things that bugged me, but then I found that I also had good things to say. But really, without Armitage narrating, I wouldn’t have been listening. Thanks for the info on the East Texas accent. It’s so interesting how the accent is a marker of “class”. Much like in England, I guess, where the public school accent is the most desirable. It’s true in Germany, too, to some extent. Not in the same way, because regionalism is much more a part of German identity, and if you want to be a national politician from Bavaria, you’d better sound at least somewhat like you are from there. The East / West problem also complicates it, and it depends on the perspective you’re looking from. But there are definitely regional dialects / accents (Ruhr is one I’m thinking of, Saxon might be another) that carry lower social esteem. Oh thanks for the link in the comments of your “vent” post! You’re welcome! I wanted to make sure everyone who was cheering on reviewers in that post saw it — not sure when I will get back to this topic as a post subject. Bollyknickers Thanks to Servetus for the link and thank you Sue for writing it. I think you have been very fair in this review – I still won’t be listening though! And I hadn’t noticed the placement of the Eiffel Tower on the first cover but it’s hillarious! Welcome! My pleasure. I did try to find the good in it, as well as the not so good. Because I did end up being caught up in some of the romance. I know! I did not even notice The Eiffel Tower placement until Luscinnia pointed it out! Now I can’t NOT see it! I applaud you for listening. I like smutty books but this gave this one a hard pass. (Not like I meant…no not that way…get your mind out of the gutter! 😉 ) Lol. Well, finally my curiosity just got the better of me and I had to get it and listen to it. I still wonder what he thought when he was reading it. Was he cringing? Or giggling inside? Or was it all just in a day’s work? I’m sure he’ll never tell! Sometimes the bills need to get paid in order to get to the next thing. That’s how I look at his choice to do it. jholland I think we felt similarly- I won’t revisit it, ever, but didn’t resent it completely. It had its moments, but certainly didn’t achieve greatness. LOL Yes, greatness it not something I associate with this audiobook! But it did have its moments. It was interesting reading your review, given that you do listen to a lot of books in this genre. 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__label__wiki	0.808634	0.808634	Home » News & Speeches » ICC announces executive appointment to lead Digital Standards Initiative ICC announces executive appointment to lead Digital Standards Initiative News • Paris/Singapore, 08/09/2020 ICC has announced the operational launch of a major initiative to ensure the benefits of digital trade can be realised by everyone, everywhere. ICC — renowned for its global standards that enable trillions of dollars of cross-border transactions each year — has announced the operational launch of a major new initiative to ensure the benefits of digital trade can be realised by everyone, everywhere. The ICC Digital Standards Initiative (DSI) will work towards the ambitious aim of establishing a globally harmonised, digitised trade environment – directly addressing disruptions experienced during the COVID-19 crisis as a result of the reliance of trade flows on paper documentation. Although the workplace implications of the pandemic have accelerated adoption of digital technologies, significant barriers remain to the digitisation of trade-related processes. Outdated regulatory environments frequently force businesses to use hard-copy documents to satisfy local legal requirements when transacting across borders; while the cost implications of siloed – and often incompatible – industry initiatives discourage adoption of digital systems by micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises. In this context, the DSI will leverage ICC’s independence, integrity and convening power to drive harmonization of digital processes across the trade ecosystem – enabling convergence of both industry systems and applicable legal frameworks. The initiative will be rolled out through open and inclusive consultation with industry groups, companies and technical experts across ICC’s network in more than 130 countries – and in partnership with key international institutions and governments. Reflecting this multistakeholder approach, the DSI has been operationalised thanks to seed-funding provided by the Government of Singapore and the Asian Development Bank. ICC Secretary General, John W.H. Denton AO said: “COVID-19 has clearly exposed the inherent fragility of global trade’s reliance on paper-based processes. A resilient rebuild from the crisis must be built on wholesale digitisation of global trade ecosystem – a process we believe the ICC Digital Standards Initiative is uniquely placed to drive. With many small businesses struggling to weather the effects of the pandemic, we see an absolute imperative to accelerate our work with partners under the DSI to ensure that digital technologies can truly democratise access to global markets.” The initiative will be run out of ICC’s Singapore hub and the organisation has today announced, following an extensive search process, the appointment of Oswald Kuyler as the DSI’s Managing Director. Mr Kuyler joins ICC from BHP, the world’s largest diversified mining company, where he led a number of initiatives covering blockchain technologies, electronic documentation in trade finance, data analytics and process automation – most recently in the role of Head of Data Strategy. Further hires will be made to expand the DSI’s Singapore-based team under Mr Kuyler in the coming months. Speaking on the operationalisation of the initiative Gina Lim, Director of Financing Ecosystem Development at Enterprise Singapore said: “The Covid-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of trade digitisation. The DSI will help to accelerate the digitalisation of global trade through the development of open digital trade standards. We are excited that this initiative has now commenced its global operations in Singapore under the leadership of ICC.” Steven Beck, Head of Trade and Supply Chain Finance at the Asian Development Bank added: “Digitisation is critical to strengthen the global trade and supply chains that create jobs, development and prosperity. ADB is delighted to partner with ICC and Government of Singapore to create the digital standards and protocols required to achieve this important goal.” Sign up here for DSI news alerts and invitations to future calls. Oswald Kuyler Managing Director, Digital Standards Initiative Timothy Conley Global Communications Officer ICC Comments on OECD public consultation document: Reports on the Pillar One and Pillar Two Blueprints: Tax challenges arising from digitalisation Competition Policy and Environmental Sustainability A high standard outcome to power the post-COVID economy ICC letter to the European Commission Directorate General for Trade Breakthrough for air travel as Singapore becomes first government to accept digital COVID-19 test results for immigration purposes ICC AOK pass included in Spain’s plan for International Framework for Safe International Mobility Making competition law part of the solution to the climate challenge	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line851
__label__wiki	0.510156	0.510156	Welcome to our website. We are glad you stopped by. Here you will learn a little bit about the ICE story; our history and how we have grown into what we are today. Our mission is to provide the best integrated support to our partners. Our story started in 1969 when a talented photographer named Colin Jackson launched a photographic studio. Jump forward to 1999 and two brothers, Stuart and Ian Jackson (sons of that photographer) and Amanda Madden who had worked together with Virgin, Body Shop and Coty Rimmel, united to launch a communications and design firm in Merseyside and ICE Creates was born. Yet our aspiration always nudged us toward work that could make a bigger impact to our society. In 2000 we worked with the Fire Service, building really early computer-based kiosks. We created a brand called Firefighter Avi which was adopted by Merseyside, Cheshire, London, West Sussex and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Services. And then a number of police authorities including Merseyside & Lincolnshire. From this work we expanded into public and 3rd sector working strategically through comms, marketing and engagement. Noticeably achieving the first 100% engagement for direct government digital adoption of every local authority. Our passion for innovation and people led us to an increasingly diverse portfolio including work with the Department of Health, the NHS and the Department of Education. Working on the internationally acclaimed Healthy Schools’ program as the lead for engagement and behaviour change for eight years that saw 23,000 schools and 155 primary care commissioners across the UK participate in the scheme with 98% adoption and 82% of schools recognised as healthy and well places to learn. From here in 2009 we made a connection and were hooked on human centred design and engagement. We were mobilising populations to do amazing things - to sign up, to engage and to take action. But often what was letting them down was the experience of the services; not always in the right place, open at the right time, not available in a way that was helpful to service users. We realised that service redesign was needed that was patient/customer centred. And from there the ICE design team was launched creating our first end to end model SO CHANGE - social and organisational change. Our work now included lifestyle habits – smoking, eating, healthy weight and alcohol consumption, social marketing and behaviour change and our team had expanded to 35 people. We were getting hundreds and thousands of people to consider moving from precontemplation to contemplation into action. We knew loads about how people work and so we started to apply our knowledge to a new sector in 2011 and developed a team focused on systems thinking, designing services and user experiences. Recognised as Behaviour Change Marketers of the Year 2013 we continued to grow. In 2013 we launched our first Lifestyles Service in Coventry - applying the ICE brand of human factor design to our integrated lifestyle services. In 2014 we delivered our landmark leadership program Natural leaders, an immersive action learning experience tailored to organisational leadership needs. Delivered alongside our design discipline Natural Leaders creates interactions and experiences to develop leaders and accelerate teams. The final piece of the jigsaw in 2015 was to launch our Culture and Leadership Hub. Purpose driven transformation helps release the positive energy, commitment and creativity with the partners we support today. When all is said and done transformation is the name of our game as we celebrate 20 years of ICE. Caterpillar to butterfly, unidirectional and always growing. We believe everyone is a leader. First, we lead ourselves, then others. Being clear about why and how we want to be is central to the ICE paradigm and the tools we develop and use to drive ambition, narrative and growth. Together we #MakeBetterHappen, please join us on our journey.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line852
__label__wiki	0.719988	0.719988	UNESCO » Culture » Intangible Heritage » Lists » Ritual dance of the royal drum Nomination file No. 00989 Nomination form: English\|French Consent of communities - consolidated version: Kirundi/French ICH inventory - Online resources: snapshot - ICH inventory: Kirundi Inscription: 9.COM 10.10 The report on the implementation of the Convention, due by States Parties every 6 years, includes a section on the elements inscribed on the Representative List. Read more on periodic reports. A report will be due on 15/12/2023 Percussion instruments (122) Ritual dance (31) Vocal music (247) Apprenticeship (108) Aristocracy (11) Epic poetry (40) Instrument making (61) Religious practice (132) Ritual items (18) Ritual purification (29) Veneration of the dead (37) Grasslands, savannahs (86) Domains of the Convention Knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe (207) Oral traditions and expressions (288) Social practices, rituals and festive events (381) Traditional craftsmanship (295) Ritual dance of the royal drum Your browser is not supported by this application. Please use recent versions of browsers such as Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari to access 'Dive' interfaces. Inscribed in 2014 (9.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity © Jean Marie Vianney Rugerinyange/Directeur Général de la Culture et des Arts au Ministère de la Jeunesse, des Sports et de la Culture, 2012 The ritual dance of the royal drum is a spectacle combining powerful, synchronized drumming with dancing, heroic poetry and traditional songs. The entire population of Burundi recognizes it as a fundamental part of its heritage and identity. The dance calls for at least a dozen or so drums, always in an odd number, arranged in a semicircle around a central drum. Several are beaten in a continuous rhythm, while the others keep to the beat set by the central drum. Two or three drummers then perform dances to the rhythm. The ritual drumming is performed during national or local feasts and to welcome important visitors, and is said to awaken the spirits of the ancestors and drive out evil spirits. Bearers are recruited from sanctuaries across the country, many of whom are the descendants of drum sanctuary guards. The ritual dance of the royal drum, the values it embodies and the specialized drum-making skills are passed down essentially through practice but also through formal education. Today, the ritual dance of the royal drum is an opportunity to transmit cultural, political and social messages, and a privileged means of bringing people of diverse generations and origins together, thereby encouraging unity and social cohesion. © Jean Marie Vianney RUGERINYANGE, Ministère de la Jeunesse, des Sports et de la Culture © Jean Marie Vianney RUGERINYANGE, Ministère de la Jeunesse, des Sports et de la Culture du Burundi	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line853
__label__cc	0.693195	0.306805	Medical Home Portal Nationwide ────── Idaho Montana Nevada New Mexico Rhode Island Utah Set ID as my home site Tells us to redirect you here from any link to the Medical Home Portal's Nationwide site. 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It is a basic need and an aspect of being human that cannot be separated from other aspects of human life. Sexuality is not synonymous with sexual intercourse (and it) influences thoughts, feelings, actions, and interactions and thereby our mental and physical health.” [Mace: 1974] These concepts remain part of most subsequent definitions. [Edwards: 2004] Children with special health care needs and chronic illnesses have similar needs for sexual health and contraception as other youth. [Committee: 2014] The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises that pediatric clinicians discuss and provide education about pubertal development and sexual health and fertility for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and guide families to communicate developmentally appropriate, accurate information in the home. Sexuality should be considered in a context that extends beyond genital sex to include gender-role socialization, physical maturation and body image, social relationships, and future social aspirations. [Blum: 1997] Children with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDD), and their families, face particular barriers to learning about normal sexuality and sexual development. These include commonly held myths that children and youth who have developmental disabilities are: Perpetual children and need to be protected Sexually impulsive, deviant, and “oversexed” Not intelligent enough to understand sexual desire and activity Not capable of intimate, emotional relationships ICD-10 Coding Z70, Counseling related to sexual attitude, behavior and orientation Z70.0, Counseling related to sexual attitude Z70.1, Counseling related to patient's sexual behavior and orientation Z70.2, Counseling related to sexual behavior and orientation of third party Z70.3, Counseling related to combined concerns regarding sexual attitude, behavior and orientation Z70.8, Other sex counseling Z70.9, Sex counseling, unspecified Z30.09, Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception Need for information and protection at an earlier age Children and youth with NND are at increased risk of having sex early. In addition, with up to 20% of girls with neurodevelopmental disabilities experiencing precious puberty, children with NND may need information and protection at an earlier age even if they are delayed in social maturity. [Murphy: 2006] Do not assume sexual health has been taught in school Barriers to safe sex education for CYSHCN include the perception by parents and physicians that the schools are teaching sexual health curriculum; however, this curriculum may not be adequately covered in regular or special education settings. Risk of sexual abuse CYSHCN, particularly those with intellectual disabilities, are at a greatly increased risk of abuse - 4 to 7 times higher than their peers due to lack of knowledge, dependence on others, and other factors. [Walters: 2018] As a result, an estimated 25% of children with disabilities will be a victim of child abuse or neglect at some point. [Brodie: 2017] A nationwide study of children with disabilities in American schools suggests that approximately two-thirds of maltreated students had experienced sexual maltreatment, and the majority of the incidences of maltreatment were committed by school personnel. [Caldas: 2014] Empowering children with knowledge about sexuality may help reduce these alarming rates of abuse. It can be helpful to frame sexual health counseling by the patient’s age and intellectual and emotional maturity. For example, a child who is physically in puberty, but intellectually delayed, will need information about puberty presented in a way that is appropriate for their developmental age. For all children: Use correct terminology Inquire about sexual health topics that may include, but are not limited to, “anatomy, masturbation, menstruation, erections, nocturnal emissions (“wet dreams”), sexual fantasies, sexual orientation, and orgasms.” [Murphy: 2006] Provide relevant and specific information on how the child’s or teen’s disability affects his or her sexuality or fertility. Consult specialists if more information or support is needed to effectively communicate with the young person. The information below summarizes sexual health topics and provides guidance based on age. The Sexuality Resource Center for Parents offers more in-depth information about typical sexual development at different stages of maturation, talking about sexual health and safety, and sexual development issues pertaining to children with special health care needs. This resource also has activities to help families engage their children in learning. Sexual Health Developmental Milestones Prepubertal Starting at a young age, use correct words for body parts and clear up misunderstandings. Normalize self-exploration and teach responsibility for one’s body and actions before inappropriate behavior occurs by educating about public vs. private behaviors and social norms. Discuss the difference between healthy and abusive touch; at a very young age, teach children that they can say “no” to unwanted touch. Some children with special health care needs experience the onset of secondary sexual characteristics earlier or later than other children; provide guidance and reassurance when able and initiate further work-up if unsure. A good starting point is Sexual Development from 0–18 Years Old, which provides an overview of sexual developmental milestones for each of the following age groups: 0-18 months, 18 months-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-6 years, 6-9 years, 9-14 years, and 14-18 years. Early Adolescence Early adolescence (generally ages 11-14) begins with the onset of puberty and accompanying physical and emotional changes. Intercourse at this age is uncommon; sexual activity alerts the clinician to an unsafe situation. Introducing sexual health topics at well-child visits often begins with the discussion of pubertal changes and normalizing differences in body shapes and sexual orientation. To ensure children feel comfortable discussing reproductive health and sexuality, it is important to establish a rapport with the child and their caregivers to facilitate confidentiality (see Confidentiality, below). The clinician can help normalize pubertal changes, encourage abstinence, provide anticipatory guidance, and gauge the teen’s understanding of sex. [Richards: 2016] Involvement of trusted adults to discuss healthy behaviors, relationships, and consent with the adolescent is encouraged. For girls who are dependent on caregivers for hygiene, talk with families so they understand when to expect menses to start and the options for managing menses. [Quint: 2016] Additional resources on the Portal: Puberty and Pubertal Variations and Transgender and Gender-Diverse. Middle Adolescence Exploration of identity and independence begins in middle adolescence (generally ages 14-17). This is an important age to provide a safe space to talk about gender identity and sexual orientation, develop an understanding of healthy, consensual relationships, and disclose exploitative relationships or abuse. Teens typically do not seek sexual health care until after first intercourse, which increases their risk of sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancy. Offering teen-friendly resources, like pamphlets and websites written for teens, can encourage independence and help the teen to feel more involved in their care. Look at all potential patient education materials before using them to consider whether the content and format are appropriate for the learning style and developmental age of the individual. A good resource to help with talking about sexual health and development for families of youth with developmental disabilities is For Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities. Additional resources on the Portal are Contraception & Menstrual Management and Transgender and Gender-Diverse. Late Adolescence About 71% of adolescents have had sexual intercourse by age 19. [Richards: 2016] Older teens have likely been exposed to varied information concerning contraception and sexual health, which can range from current and factual to objectively false. Discuss this with them. Correct any misinformation and reinforce evidence-based information. Ask about goals for the future, specifically plans for starting a family and if this is something they desire. Counsel sexually active teens to always use condoms as a dual method to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Providers should be aware that state laws may impact marriage contracts and parental rights for individuals with developmental disabilities. Encourage genetic counseling if there is question about potentially passing on a condition to future children. For teens with physical disabilities, help them understand that they can have a healthy sex life if they are willing to be flexible, creative, and communicate with their partner. Refer families to the Sexuality Resource Center for Parents for more information on talking with teens with developmental or physical disabilities about sexual health and relationships. For teens and young adults with physical disabilities or chronic pain, primary care providers and parents generally can provide the same sexual health information as for typically developing young people. However, many young people with physical disabilities or chronic pain have additional questions about intimate relationships and what kind of accommodations they might need in order to have fulfilling, safe sex. Sex and Physical Disabilities is a helpful resource for parents and teens. Sex education is not associated with an earlier onset of sexual activity or increased risk-taking behavior. [Lindberg: 2012] Clinicians can encourage abstinence while providing anticipatory guidance and contraceptive access to adolescents considering sexual activity. Reproductive health information should be provided to all sexually active adolescents, including those who identify as LGBTQ. Research indicates that these sexual-minority adolescents are at higher risk for pregnancy than their peers due to earlier age of first sexual intercourse and more sexual partners. [Lindley: 2015] Similarly, adolescents with chronic medical conditions or developmental disabilities should receive similar sexual and reproductive health information, though it may need to be adapted to their developmental level. [Committee: 2014] Additional resources on the Portal are Contraception & Menstrual Management and Transgender and Gender-Diverse. Integrate sexual and reproductive health and behavior topics into regular medical home visits by asking questions about feelings, beliefs, and behaviors, and provide anticipatory guidance. By the age of 19 or 20 years, most young people with mild-moderate intellectual disability will have had sex, and these individuals are more likely to have unsafe sex than their peers. Yet, CYSCHN often have less communication with their primary care providers and families about sexuality and sexual health than typically developing peers. [Baines: 2018] With the rates of sexual activity and sexual abuse for CYSHCN (particularly those with intellectual disabilities) similar to or even higher than those of “typically” developing peers, the primary care clinician should acknowledge the importance of healthy sexual and social development and educate CYSHCN and their families about issues related to: Gender identity and sexual expression Fertility, contraception, and abstinence Menstrual management Preventing sexually transmitted illnesses Reproductive rights and responsibilities Preventing and reporting sexual abuse Recognize that caregivers for children with disabilities may not understand the typical processes of sexual development or proactively provide resources and information. See Resources, below. Include sexuality issues in staff training; be sure staff are prepared to deal with sexuality issues and know where to direct questions. In accordance with the 2020 Bright Futures Periodicity Schedule (AAP) ( 119 KB) for well-child checks, screen for depression at ages 12-21 and substance use disorders at ages 11-21 and provide surveillance about sexual health topics. The HEEADSSS Assessment Guide (USU) ( 1017 KB) provides examples of open-ended questions the clinician can ask adolescents about Home, Education/Employment, Eating, Activities, Drugs, Sexuality, Suicide/Depression, and Safety. Consider routine testing for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections in vulnerable young people. Be aware of medication side-effects that can affect sexual health. For example, some seizure medications decrease the effectiveness of contraception (see Contraception & Menstrual Management), and some antidepressants can cause sexual dysfunction. Discuss the young person’s need for privacy. Demonstrate respect for their personal space and ability to make decisions. Involve the young person in managing his or her own personal hygiene and making choices about appearance. Provide education about public vs. private behaviors and social norms before inappropriate behavior or a crisis occurs. Continue to inquire about unwanted or abusive touch. Ask about Internet access, including social media sites and pornography. Consider self-defense classes. Incorporate the young person’s family members in providing education about values. Make sure you understand any differences between your personal beliefs and factual information. Provide referrals as needed for behavioral health, gynecology/obstetrics, occupational therapy, adolescent medicine, social skills classes, endocrinology, child protective services, or other specialists. Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics (see ID providers [2]) Refer children with special health care needs when assistance is needed outside the medical home to assess and manage complex behavioral health concerns. Gynecology: Pediatric/Adolescent; Special Needs (see ID providers [0]) In addition to what is available in the medical home, these subspecialists can provide gynecologic exams, contraception, STI testing, menstrual management, and pregnancy-related health care. It is helpful to work with a specialist who is comfortable with children with special health care needs and aware of ethical issues regarding their care. Occupational Therapy (see ID providers [27]) Occupational therapists can help young people learn to take better care of their own bodies, including hygiene, toileting, and dressing. They also can help with adaptations for those with physical impairments affecting intimate relationships and sexual intercourse. Adolescent Medicine (see ID providers [1]) Specialists in adolescent medicine may provide additional expertise in behavioral health, issues of sexuality and gender identity, and hormone therapy for transitioning between sexes. Social Skills Training (see ID providers [2]) Refer children and adolescents for guidance on appropriate social interactions. Many of these groups serve children with neurodevelopmental disabilities such as autism spectrum disorders. Pediatric Endocrinology (see ID providers [2]) Refer for consultation regarding evaluation and management of precocious or delayed puberty. Endocrinologists may also provide hormone therapy for transitioning between sexes. Child Abuse Prevention & Intervention (see ID providers [46]) Contact these specialists when child abuse or neglect is suspected. Related content on the Portal includes Puberty and Pubertal Variations and Contraception & Menstrual Management. Adolescent Sexual Health (AAP) Assists and supports in the delivery of sexual and reproductive health services to adolescents and young adults. Provides guidance on recommended services, approaches to addressing important clinical issues, and resources for patients and families on how to optimize the health of adolescents and young adults and reduce risk-taking behaviors; American Academy of Pediatrics. Deaf-Blindness Sex Education (National Center on Deaf-Blindness) Guidance for parents and professionals delivering sex education to those who are deaf-blind. Appropriate sexual behavior, social-sexual behavior, appropriate touch, dating, modesty, and sexual abuse prevention are some of the topics discussed. Adolescent Health Curriculum (PRH) A comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum for residency programs, youth-serving health professionals, and self-guided learners with PowerPoint modules and patient standardized case videos that are free to use, edit, and share; Physicians for Reproductive Health. For Parents and Patients Sexuality Resource Center for Parents Tools, tips, and tricks for parents to provide sexual education for typically developing kids as well as those with developmental and physical disabilities. Sexual Health Education for Young People with Disabilities (Advocates for Youth) Sex education materials for physically, emotionally, and mentally challenged youth. Learning to Savor a Full Life, Love Life Included (New York Times) An article about 2 adults with Down syndrome who were coached in dating, romance, and physical intimacy by a social service agency to promote healthy sexuality for people with intellectual and related disabilities. Sexuality Education for Those with Developmental Disabilities (Florida Developmental Disabilities Council) This downloadable, 64-page manual and resource guide helps parents and caregivers assist individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in their exploration of self and sexuality. A Parent's Guide to Puberty for Children with Disabilities (LEND) ( 7 KB) Toolkits for parents to help adolescents with disabilities learn about puberty, personal hygiene, acceptable public behavior, and peer relations. Offers versions for girls and boys with disabilities and some translations; Vanderbilt Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. Sexual Education Resources (RespectAbility) Sex education resources for a range of ages, including materials (books, articles, curriculum, videos) about the body, hygiene, dating, sexuality, reproductive health, and how to prevent victimization. This resource lists materials about hygiene, bodies, puberty, masturbation, social skills, relationships, safety, preventing abuse, etc. While some of the material is oriented for individuals with disabilities, there are also resources pertaining to people with specific diagnoses including Down syndrome, autism, and intellectual disabilities. Sexuality Education for Students with Disabilities (Center for Parent Information & Resources) An extensive resource page with information about sexuality education for families, schools, and children and youth with various special health care needs. HEEADSSS Assessment Guide (USU) ( 1017 KB) Examples of open-ended questions the clinician can ask adolescents about Home, Education/Employment, Eating, Activities, Drugs, Sexuality, Suicide/Depression, and Safety. Services for Patients & Families in Idaho (ID) # of providers* in: Other states (5)  (show)  Adolescent Medicine 1 1 8 1 2 6 2 Child Abuse Counseling 4 21 1 1 42 Child Abuse Prevention & Intervention 46 8 10 13 26 17 31 Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics 2 1 8 2 3 11 8 Gynecology: Pediatric/Adolescent; Special Needs 3 3 18 Occupational Therapy 27 39 298 21 11 41 Pediatric Endocrinology 2 1 15 29 6 14 5 Psychiatry/Medication Management 20 18 14 41 78 64 Sexual Assault Counseling 21 1 3 20 15 2 23 Social Skills Training 2 4 23 8 12 40 State Abuse/Neglect Agencies 31 4 34 13 1 59 Substance Use Disorder Education and Prevention 51 4 6 22 45 4 45 For services not listed above, browse our Services categories or search our database. * number of provider listings may vary by how states categorize services, whether providers are listed by organization or individual, how services are organized in the state, and other factors; Nationwide (NW) providers are generally limited to web-based services, provider locator services, and organizations that serve children from across the nation. Murphy NA, Elias ER. Sexuality of children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. Pediatrics. 2006;118(1):398-403. PubMed abstract / Full Text This American Academy of Pediatrics' Clinical Report provides additional information and guidance for providers relating to puberty, psychosocial considerations, sexual abuse, sexuality education, and the pediatrician's role. Breuner CC, Mattson G. Sexuality education for children and adolescents. Pediatrics. 2016;138(2). PubMed abstract / Full Text An American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Report that provides research on evidence-based sexual and reproductive health education, including intimate relationships, human sexual anatomy, sexual reproduction, sexually transmitted infections, sexual activity, sexual orientation, gender identity, abstinence, contraception, and reproductive rights and responsibilities. Pertains to youth with and without chronic health care conditions. Walters FP, Gray SH. Addressing sexual and reproductive health in adolescents and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2018;30(4):451-458. PubMed abstract This review provides support for promoting the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young adults with developmental disabilities, and particularly those with intellectual disabilities, and offers guidance and resources for pediatricians on incorporating counseling on sexuality and reproductive healthcare, socially appropriate behavior, and sexual abuse prevention for adolescents and young adults with developmental disabilities into healthcare visits. Brodie N, McColgan MD, Spector ND, Turchi RM. Child Abuse in Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs. Pediatr Rev. 2017;38(10):463-470. PubMed abstract This article discusses child abuse and neglect in children with special health care needs, how to differentiate the findings associated with physical abuse from those of accidental injury or illness, and how to prevent child abuse in children with special health care needs. Chadi N, Amaria K, Kaufman M. Expand your HEADS, follow the THRxEADS!. Paediatr Child Health. 2017;22(1):23-25. PubMed abstract / Full Text The authors present a new mnemonic, THRxEADS (T for Transition, H for Home, Rx for Medication and Treatment, E for Education and Eating, A for Activities and Affect, D for Drugs and S for Sexuality), which can be used as a complement to the adolescent HEADS (Home-Education-Activities-Drugs-Sexuality) assessment as a clinical tool to explore key issues that are often not covered in subspecialty clinic visits such as transition, coping, adherence and understanding of illness, as they apply to youth with special health care needs. 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__label__wiki	0.737993	0.737993	General Hospital News: James Patrick Stuart Shares Exciting News General HospitalNews By Amanda Austin On Jun 22, 2019 James Patrick Stuart is well known among soap opera fans for his role as Valentin Cassadine on General Hospital. But, when he’s not cooking up shady schemes and obsessing over Nina Clay [Cynthia Watros] in Port Charles, the talented actor has been working on his music and recently released some great stuff. General Hospital fans learned James Patrick Stuart had quite the set of pipes on him at the Nurses Ball last year, and since then he announced that he was working on his own original music and even released a few singles. Stuart took to Instagram this week to share some exciting news regarding his latest single, “That’s All.” The General Hospital star has something to celebrate. After being available online for just a day, the song has already been downloaded over 1,000 times. General Hospital News – Eight Songs On Amazon Music “Big thank you to all who downloaded my new song “Thats All”. With almost 1,000 downloads on the first day, you’ve helped me cover a good portion of production costs,” Stuart wrote. “If you keep it up, I’ll keep making songs. Link available in my bio.” Big thank you to all who downloaded my new song “Thats All”. With almost 1,000 downloads on the first day, you’ve helped me cover a good portion of production costs. If you keep it up, I’ll keep making songs. Link available in my bio. A post shared by James Patrick Stuart (@japastu) on Jun 19, 2019 at 11:55am PDT Of course, it’s safe to assume a good portion of those downloads were dedicated General Hospital fans who just can’t get enough of the daytime drama star’s incredible pipes. Stuart currently has eight songs available for purchase on Amazon Music, including fan favorites like “That’s All,” “Walking On Water,” “And So It Goes,” and “Nothing Without You,” which Michelle Stafford is featured on the cover of. General Hospital News – Stuart Has Found His Audience If you don’t use Amazon Music, you can also download Stuart’s hit songs on Spotify, Apple I-Tunes, and in the Google Playstore. General Hospital News: Briana Nicole Henry Gets A New Job It sounds like Stuart has found his audience, and we love that people are gobbling up his music and he’s getting the recognition he deserves. Congratulations are certainly in order and we wish him all the best in his future music endeavors. “General Hospital” spoilers say another terrific episode’s coming up. We’ll give you updates as other GH news and rumors emerge. General Hospital airs on ABC. As always, more detailed Spoilers and Breaking news will appear here on Hollywood Hiccups! Amanda Austin Amanda is a proud mom of her handsome dog named Jack Kerouac. When she’s not Pinteresting new dog food recipes, she enjoys quilting, couponing, and crocheting her cat’s new sweaters. In her spare time, she watches soaps and her new passion is British TV. If you can’t find Amanda online, she’s outside trying to teach Jack Kerouac how to roll over.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line858
__label__cc	0.685666	0.314334	Review: Peter Pan, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Published in The Independent on May 22, 2015 Neverland is a great fit for this outdoor theatre, but Timothy Sheader and Liam Steel’s production offers us another world too: the familiar story is framed by scenes in a First World War field hospital evoked by a grey and raggedly deconstructed set. Escaping into J.M. Barrie’s fantasy world is a way of escaping the misery – or is it where the our boys end up if they’re unlucky in the trenches? The metaphor isn’t quite clear. And while, yes, one of the children who inspired the original 1904 play of Peter Pan did go on to be killed in action, once we’re into the play’s action, this overlay doesn’t add much, despite obvious resonance between the phrases ‘Lost Boys’ and ‘Lost Generation’. It’s a nice concept, rather than a particularly fruitful one. Fortunately, once we’re in Neverland, things take off: the hospital-cum-nursery windows open out to a warm, rosy world, with pink camouflage sheets prettily suggesting cherry blossom. Hiran Abeysekera as Peter finds a sprightly balance of pluck and petulance. The Lost Boys, in holey pink combinations, are squirmingly puppyish, with Eben Figueiredo notably endearing as Tootles. Tinker Bell, meanwhile, is reimagined as a metallic puppet made of lamps and animated with precision, and heart, by Rachel Donovan. Disney it ain’t – this garbled Tink sounds like she’s escaped from the Gremlins movie. The pirates – lavishly costumed by Jon Morrell – are a pan-historical and international bunch, including samurais, Scottish barbarians and medieval knights; not as scary as they might be (especially Captain Hook), but great fun. Fight scenes are rollicking, while the buoyant, bouncing flying will have you yearning to join in. Wendy kissing Peter, and his whole body slowly lifting into the air with happiness, is one of several coo-inducing moments. The live music – mood-evoking harp or drums – is lovely, although any songs beyond wartime standards (“Keep the Home-Fires Burning”, “Pack Up Your Troubles”) are usually just filling time. But there are creative, pleasing solutions for scene changes and dramatic set pieces alike, and Rachael Canning’s inventive puppetry conjures mermaids with gas masks, fishes out of pyjama bottoms, and a crocodile from a snapping ladder. The production has decided to entirely ditch the Native American tribe of Barrie’s play – we don’t miss them – but if Sheader and Steel are going to cut for political correctness, I wish they’d trim some of Wendy’s little-wifey business. Luckily Kae Alexander has enough childlike, artless enthusiasm to make Wendy very winning despite the character being a prim, prissy, domestic drip in Barrie’s practically Oedipal mother-worshipping original… I’m sure it’s enough to make many little girls watching think they’d rather go over to the side of the pirates, and after Ella Hickson’s feminist re-boot for the RSC (returning this winter), it’s hard to go back to swallowing these Edwardian values unquestioned. Women are further presented as saintly care-givers by being Peter Pan-reading nurses in the wartime hospital. But if the historical concepts don’t always fly, the production happily does: this has family summer outing written all over it. To 14 Jun; openairtheatre.com May 23, 2015 May 26, 2015 by holly in Theatre Tagged Open Air Theatre, puppets, WWI Fear of missing out may be a latter-day anxiety, but we all need to embrace it When Picasso met Lee Miller	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line859
__label__cc	0.622232	0.377768	Mac McLaughlin poses for a fun photo with his Japanese crew members for the weekend and team owner Shige Hattori in Iowa. (HRE/Daylon Barr Photography) International Influence: Japanese Students Assist HRE At Iowa Davey Segal NASCAR.com August 1, 2019 It was all hands on deck for Hattori Racing Enterprises this past weekend in Iowa. For the eighth year in a row, a handful of Japanese students attending Toyota Technical College in Japan crossed the Pacific and spent two weeks in the HRE shop in Mooresville, North Carolina. In addition, they also received instruction and training at the NASCAR Technical Institute. They also got to travel to Iowa Speedway, where they helped crew chief Robert Huffman on Max McLaughlin’s No. 1 Yazaki/Toyota College Toyota all day. All the way from ?? to ??@Hattori_Racing has been hosting students from Toyota Technical College in Japan for the past 2?? weeks. Today, they?re helping on @MaxMcLaughlin_?s #KNEAST car for tonight?s #Caseys150. This is their first exposure to racing. ? pic.twitter.com/QYtr0nPz9Y — #MyTrackMyRoots (@NASCARHomeTrack) July 26, 2019 The six students also pitted McLaughlin’s car under both breaks. With no prior pit stop experience, the group practiced at the HRE shop before jetting off to the Midwest. Toyota Technical College Students Pit Stop Practice 5 off, 5 on!The Toyota Technical College students have put in plenty of work at NASCAR Technical Institute getting ready for Friday's #KNEast race at Iowa Speedway. They'll go over the wall to change tires on Max McLaughlin's No. 1 Yazaki North America Camry during the competition caution! Posted by Hattori Racing Enterprises on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 And knocked it out of the park during the race, helping McLaughlin to a top 10 result. ????????????????????????????#NASCAR #??????????? #??? #??? #?????? #ttct_nascar pic.twitter.com/TcVtE3OQMC — ttct nascar (@ttct_nascar) July 27, 2019 "They did a great job," McLaughlin told NASCAR.com. "They work really hard, their work ethic shows a lot about the Toyota Technical College and what they teach out there in Japan. They really know what they’re doing, too. I was surprised with how much they knew about the cars already before even getting here. It was fun to work with them, they’re a fun group of guys. Even though I don’t speak Japanese at all, they were cool, fun to hang out with and I really had a lot of fun with them." Team owner Shige Hattori, who has experienced a multitude of success in the sport, winning the Gander Outdoors Truck Series championship last season as well as the K&N Pro Series East race at Watkins Glen, was glad that another year of the program came and went successfully. "I’m really proud of all the students’ effort the last two weeks," Hattori said in a press release. "It was very difficult for them to come to the U.S. for two weeks, but they did a very good job. I really appreciate their effort and all our partners for giving them the chance to be a part of the program. They did a great job with our team at the shop, learned a lot, and they did a great job at the racetrack doing the pit stop. We hope they enjoyed the experience as much as we enjoyed having them." Hattori and McLaughlin will look to build upon their fifth top 10 finish in 2019 this weekend at Watkins Glen International for the Great Outdoors RV Superstore 100 on Friday evening. Max McLaughlin’s car was plastered with sponsors associated with Toyota Technical College in Japan this past weekend in Iowa. (Matthew T. Thacker, NKP/NASCAR)	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line861
__label__cc	0.726705	0.273295	Home International News Government of Canada investment supports more than 3,400 businesses across Ontario to... Government of Canada investment supports more than 3,400 businesses across Ontario to leverage technology and adapt Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across Canada have been adapting to meet the demands of a new reality. Virtual platforms have presented a solution for managing employees, meeting new customers and working with disrupted supply chains. With support from the Recovery Activation Program (RAP), many businesses are meeting these challenges by learning how to digitize their business to adapt now and be more resilient in the future. In June 2020, FedDev Ontario announced a $7.5 million investment through the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) for the Toronto Region Board of Trade to offer RAP at no cost to firms across Ontario looking to digitize their supply chains, develop customer acquisition systems and modernize back office operations. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce and local Chambers are acting as referral agents to the program, with strong local knowledge of businesses in their regions looking for digital support. To date, more than 3,400 people have registered for RAP events, including the free Digital Needs Assessment (DNA). By completing the DNA, businesses gain access to a no-cost analysis of their current digital situation. Following the business analysis, immersive training and mentoring opportunities with program partners and industry leaders are available so that businesses can continue their progressive journey to evolve and build future resilience. Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), spoke to RAP graduates via video during a webcast panel. This webcast was one in an ongoing series of free virtual webinars for RAP participants, program graduates and interested businesses. Sarah Wilson, CEO of Canadian Safety Group Inc., and Dorin Radu, Executive Director of Nelson Industrial Inc., both completed one program stream of RAP and are now considered “RAP alumni.” They spoke to the group about the benefits of the program for their businesses. Canadian Safety Group Inc., headquartered in St. Catharines, provides a wide range of workplace safety support services, consultations and courses to help companies manage their safety obligations. Through RAP, the company gained confidence, identified positive trends already in place at Canadian Safety Group and they were able to take steps to improve and expand their online suite of courses and supports. Operating since 1973, Nelson Industrial Inc. is located in Pickering and offers custom-designed metal products for commercial, manufacturing and other industries. As the company worked through the RAP self-assessment, Nelson Industrial was able to identify gaps in the integration of their existing digital platforms. With advice from the experts delivering the online RAP sessions, Nelson Industrial has been able to streamline its digital presence and improve its customer experience. RAP has been developed with the support of industry experts to provide holistic answers to address a business’ digital needs. With a learning framework focused on key areas to provide digital growth and success and all services provided at no cost to participating businesses, the roadmap for growth and future resilience has never been clearer. To begin your Digital Needs Assessment or for more information, visit the RAP website today. Previous articleCanada announces support to improve safety and economic opportunities for women and most vulnerable in Ukraine Next articleMinister Guilbeault Congratulates E-Alliance on Launch of Research Hub for Gender+ Equity in Sport IdPhO 2020 results announced India and UK to strengthen education collaboration University of East Anglia, UK announces Sonny Mehta India Scholarship for budding Indian writers Three College faculty named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Carolina Law alumnus Douglas Freedle donated $1 million to support incoming law students from rural North Carolina. Positive messages encourage safer driver behaviour than fear tactics Result of Combined Defence Services WrittenExamination (II)-2020 Exam Results India Education Diary Bureau Admin - December 16, 2020 0 On the basis of the results of the COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION (II), 2020 held by the Union Public Service Commission on 08th November,... JEE (Main) Examination- 2021 to be conducted in four sessions (Feb, March, April and... Common Entrance Exam India Education Diary Bureau Admin - December 16, 2020 0 New Delhi: Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ today made several announcements on JEE (Main) Examination-2021. He announced that JEE (Main) Examination- 2021... The national teams of Russia and China have finished first at the International distributed Physics Olympiad. The unofficial rating of countries also features Singapore,... JEE (Main) Examination- 2021 to be conducted in four sessions (Feb,...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line867
__label__wiki	0.520988	0.520988	Company heads split on AI business case Dimitri Sotiropoulos Business leaders are split over the future of human and machine partnerships, unsure whether AI represents an opportunity or a threat – and torn by the need to mitigate any risks, according to new research from technology company Dell. The quantitative research conducted by Vanson Bourne follows Dell’s other study examining the next era of human and machine partnerships. The findings forecast that by 2030, emerging technologies will forge human partnerships with machines that “are richer and more immersive than ever before”. Eighty per cent of respondents expect humans and machines will work as integrated teams within their organisation inside of five years. According to Dell, the research found that even though more than three quarters of business leaders surveyed in the retail and consumer products industry believe that they expect humans and machines will work together as integrated teams within their organisations within five years – less than one quarter are already doing this. Approximately 15 per cent stated they’re unlikely to achieve this within five years. Dell said 58 per cent of the 3,800 global business leaders surveyed from Asia-Pacific Japan (APJ) forecast that automated systems will free up their time, while the other 42 per cent believe otherwise. Similarly, 48 per cent believe they’ll have more job satisfaction in the future by offloading tasks to machines, while 52 per cent disagree. More APJ leaders predict this impact on their work and business, compared to their global counterparts, yet the research suggests APJ businesses are less prepared and more concerned about how to compete. “We’re entering an era of monumental change as our reliance on machines reaches new levels,” said Mark Fioretto, leader, enterprise, Dell EMC. “While almost a quarter of Australian business leaders surveyed said that humans and machines are already working together in their organisations, more than 75 per cent expect this will be the case within five years. “With enormous change comes incredible opportunity. Australian organisations can either prepare for this new era and harness the immense possibilities, or risk being left behind.” Dell said technologies provide opportunities for retailers to provide seamless and immersive experiences across multiple touchpoints and channels. However, just one quarter of business leaders in the retail and consumer industry are digital leaders, while more than half admit they are struggling to keep up with the relentless pace of change. Business leaders are also divided by whether the future represents an opportunity or a threat, and torn by the need to mitigate these risks. Fifty-two per cent of respondents said ‘the more we depend upon technology, the more we’ll have to lose in the event of a cyber-attack’. Meanwhile, 48 per cent are not concerned. And while 53 per cent of business leaders are calling for clear protocols in the event that autonomous machines fail, almost half abstained. “You can understand why the business community is so polarised,” said Jeremy Burton, chief marketing officer at Dell. “There tends to be two extreme perspectives about the future: the anxiety-driven issue of human obsolescence or the optimistic view that technology will solve our greatest social problems. These differing viewpoints could make it difficult for organisations to prepare for a future that’s in flux and would certainly hamper leaders’ efforts to push through necessary change.” Meanwhile, the greatest barriers to becoming a successful digital business in 2030 for the retail and consumer products industry include a lack of workforce readiness, lack of a digital vision and strategy, technology constraints, time and money constraints, and law and regulations. When asked if retailers are behind the eight ball when it comes to the adoption of tech, senior IBISWorld analyst Brian Lo told Inside Retail it depends on the size of the retailer. “The future of tech lies in the use of big data techniques, which enable companies to better predict consumer spending behaviour and order their stocks in a more organised and cost effective manner,” he said. “Companies with larger customer bases are more likely to harness their data pools to make use of big data solutions.” While machine learning can certainly improve operational efficiency in retail organisations, according to Lo, however, whether or not its potential impact is overblown depends on what results people expect and how soon they can be realised. “Machine learning is currently used in conjunction with big data solutions to offer clients better insight into consumer spending patterns. Machine learning can also be used in automating customer service tasks via chatbots designed to help consumers with their queries and even provide gift recommendations based on how the recipient’s profile matches those of past customers.” Lo said given that most emerging technology trends originate overseas, Australia-based retailers tend to be behind the curve on technology, relative to their overseas counterparts. As a result, the retailers leading the local tech scene tend to be the Australian subsidiaries of technologically advanced overseas parent entities. “Key examples include Amazon and Ikea, which make use of machine learning and virtual/augmented reality solutions to enhance their overall service offerings.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line878
__label__cc	0.630623	0.369377	Global i QUICK CONTACT (501) 954-7878 contact@inveritasinfo.com GET DIRECTIONS Enter a search term or phrase: Hit 'Enter' or click Governor Hutchinson Announces Creation of Transformation Advisory Board Posted February 23, 2017 By Nathan Green In Politics LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced the creation of the Transformation Advisory Board, another step toward transforming state government by identifying efficiencies and cost-savings to better serve the Arkansas taxpayer. The Transformation Advisory Board will continue to examine the recommendations for potential efficiencies and cost-savings from a report by the Arkansas Policy Foundation released last year. In addition, the advisory board will also be charged with evaluating additional efficiencies within state government and prioritizing the state’s plan of action for transformation. The advisory board is a volunteer group of citizens from both the public and private sectors, who will make policy recommendations to the state’s Chief Transformation Officer, Amy Fecher. No taxpayer money will be spent on the board. Tim Leathers, inVeritas’ Vice President of Consulting, will serve on the board. A full list of the advisory board members can be found HERE. Governor Hutchinson issued the following statement: “I am pleased to announce the creation of the Transformation Advisory Board. This advisory board will continue my administration’s efforts in identifying potential efficiencies and cost-savings. Transformation is a key priority of mine, as Governor, and I will continue to maintain that focus as we look for better ways to run state government, reduce bureaucracy and increase the level of savings to the state and taxpayer.” Greg Kaza, Director of the Arkansas Policy Foundation, issued the following statement: “Citizen involvement is crucial to increasing efficiency in Arkansas state government. Today’s announcement is consistent with the Efficiency Project’s recommendation that citizens should work with the executive branch to advance efficiencies.” Since January of 2015, Governor Hutchinson has, among other initiatives, instituted a state-wide hiring freeze, resulting in more than 1,100 fewer state employees; merged four state agencies saving the taxpayer $10 million over the next five years; facilitated the sale of the Department of Health’s In-Home Services Unit to the publicly traded Kindred Healthcare, netting the state $24 million; and instituted an across the board 1% cut to state agencies, saving another $7 million annually. In addition, Governor Hutchinson plans to sign three more efficiency bills on Wednesday, including: moving War Memorial Stadium to the Department of Parks and Tourism; moving the Arkansas Energy Office to the Department of Environmental Quality; and moving the Office of Health Information Technology to the Department of Health. CONTACT: Press Shop (press@governor.arkansas.gov or 501.682.3612) 650 S. Shackleford Road NORTHWEST ARKANSAS contact@inveritasinfo.com All Rights Reserved \| 2021 Copyright © inVeritas, Research and Consulting	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line879
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To be removed from our mailing list, email info@hilltownfamilies.org. 203 Comments on “Community Bulletin Board” Freja Joslin White As Water: Part 1 A 6-week learning community for white people Curious about race and/or racial justice? Wondering about your role, as a white person, in making change? Join us for White As Water: A Learning community for white people, an educational experience to explore origins of racial injustice in our society today. This group is ideal for people who are just starting out on their journey toward self awareness, like a fish noticing the water in which it is swimming. Session topics will be guided by episodes of the podcast Seeing White from Scene on Radio, and will include a blend of large and small group dialogue, personal reflection exercises, and equity-based protocols for group learning. Six week session: Tuesdays Oct 6 – Nov 10, 6:30-8:30pm EST Platform: Zoom Includes: optional coaching sessions, additional resources for self-study, optional ongoing community of practice Visit for details and sign-up: https://feelthinkconnect.com/upcoming-learning-communities/ rmgdafgpcb qzfbsxqnou Simply Donating Simply Donating is a new nonprofit that you should check out! Their goal is to provide an easy and fun way to support the causes you care about. You can collect cool merchandise and badges when you donate! If there is a cause you want to help but are not sure which nonprofits are trustworthy and will provide the greatest impact, this is for you! Causes include covid relief, animals, arts and humanities, community development, domestic violence protection, education, environment, food and shelter, health, and human services. Together we can make a difference! Go to simplydonating.org to donate or learn more. Thank you! carmitbatshalom House a musician! Singer-songwriter and performing artist seeking residency space in the Noho/Pioneer Valley area: A private, cozy, live/work space with own bathroom/outhouse and access to kitchen- to sing, play acoustic instruments, rehearse and sleep. Hoping for a trade/part trade – household, small business and homestead support- house sitting, animal care, gardening, organizing, child care, cottage industry work, baking, cooking, and more. Excellent landlord and professional references! check out my website https://batshalom-productions.com/ Contact: indigo@batshalom-productions.com Curious about race and/or racial justice? Wondering about your role, as a white person, in making change? Join us for White As Water: A Learning community for white people, an educational experience to explore origins of racial injustice in our society today. This group is ideal for people who are just starting out on their journey toward self awareness, like a fish noticing the water in which it is swimming. Mondays July 6-Aug 10, 7-8:30pm EST Register: https://feelthinkconnect.com/upcoming-learning-communities/ UMass Amherst FAM Lab The FAM Lab at UMass Amherst is actively recruiting parents and teenagers (ages 14-17) to participate in a voluntary online research survey to better understand how the global health pandemic is impacting families. Participation in this study involves families (a parent and teenager) filling out a weekly online survey (15-30 minutes) for five consecutive weeks. Each family member is compensated $5 after each survey is completed as a thank you for their time. Participation in this study is voluntary and confidential, families can withdraw from the study at any time. For more information, please email Dr. Evelyn Mercado at famlab@umass.edu. We look forward to hearing from you! FRESH AIR FUND- HOSTS NEEDED The Fresh Air Fund, a non-profit organization started in 1877, is seeking hosts to provide children ages 7 to 12 the chance to enjoy new experiences outside of NYC for one week this summer. Hosts can be singles and couples with or without children. FAF covers all costs and you can select the gender and age of the child. We offer local support and fun activities! Visit freshair.org for more information and to submit a host inquiry. Christine Dutton Friends of Children, Inc is seeking volunteers for our Court Appointed Special Advocates Program, FOCUS program supporting young children aging out of foster care and other programs supporting children in foster care. You can learn more about how to get involved here. https://friendsofchildreninc.org/get-involved/ Program helps working parents with high costs of childcare It Takes a Village, a local nonprofit organization, will now administer a special program for low- and moderate-income families in the Hilltowns to help with the high costs of daycare, preschool, and before- and after-school care. The Childcare Subsidy Program is funded by a Community Development Block Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Housing & Community Development and provided to the Town of Chesterfield. Families living in Chesterfield, Cummington, Goshen, Plainfield, Peru, Worthington, or Williamsburg where the parents or guardians are working, in school, or in a work-training program could be eligible for a subsidy to help cover all or most of the cost of childcare for children five years old and younger. Families can choose any childcare facility or program they wish in any town, as long as it is licensed through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.This year, the program also covers before- and after-school programs. To view the guidelines, the list of required documentation, and to apply, families can visit http://www.hilltownvillage.org/childcare, or call 413-650-3640. New Moms Wellness Study Researchers at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst are looking for breastfeeding moms to participate in a study focused on understanding how eating fruits and vegetables affects breast health.If you live within 25 miles of Amherst MA, are pregnant or gave birth within the last 5 weeks, and are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed you may be eligible to participate. Please call (413) 545-1037 or email (newmomswellness@umass.edu) for more information. You can also visit our website at: https://blogs.umass.edu/newmomswellness/ Courtney Meyer We have several direct service job openings at Safe Passage. Please share with your networks. http://www.safepass.org/careers Tabitha Griswold October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month The Hilltown Safety at Home provides a domestic violence victim advocate for those who have experienced domestic and/or sexual abuse and their children. The advocate works confidentially with people on the phone or in person. If it’s safe for an advocate to come to your home, home visits are also available. The advocate can also help friends and family members who are trying to support a loved one in an abusive situation. All services are free. Hilltown Safety at Home can help with: Safety planning; Understanding abusive behavior; Understanding the court system; Transportation to court, if needed; Accessing critical support services and more. Remember, if you believe a friend or family member is being abused, you can: Call an advocate for advice; Assure the victim of your confidentiality and that you believe them; Be supportive and non-judgmental; Help them find resources; Help with a safety plan Whether they stay or leave, respect their decision and assure them you’ll be there for them. To confidentially contact a Hilltown Safety at Home advocate, call 413-667-2203 ext.341. If you need emergency assistance, dial 9-1-1. If you are in crisis, call your local crisis services team or call the Safe Passage hotline at 1-888-345-5282. Crisis Services: Berkshire County: 1-800-252-0227 Franklin County: 413-774-5411 or 1-800-562-0112 Hampden County: Westfield 413-568-6386 or Springfield 413-733-6661 Hampshire County: 413-586-5555 or 1-800-322-0424 Upcoming Parenting Workshop in October at Cooley Dickinson Center for Midwifery Discipline without Punishment or Rewards, An Aware Parenting Workshop for parents and caregivers of young children. A three-night series Thursdays, October 10, 17, and 24th from 6:30-8:30 pm In the Community Room at the Center for Midwifery (the yellow house) 10 Denniston Pl. Northampton, MA 01060 By donation, please pre-register with gnowakoski@cooleydickinson.org (413) 586-9866 x9 Join Swansea Benham Bleicher to learn: • The three reasons for misbehavior • Ways to resolve conflict in a non-authoritarian manner • The pitfalls of punishments and rewards • Basic techniques for democratic discipline Swansea Benham Bleicher has been certified as an Aware Parenting instructor since 2000. Aware Parenting is a philosophy of child-rearing developed by Aletha Solter, PhD, and based on current research in child development. Swansea has led workshops in Aware Parenting in local public schools, at Grow in Northampton, and she has used this approach in the parenting of her two children, now age 18 and 23. In her 15th year as Director of Northampton Parents Center, Swansea has had many opportunities to coach a broad range of parents and caregivers in the care of their children. She offers private family consultations and workshops. For more information on topics and the Aware Parenting approach, see the website http://www.awareparenting.com SP Jobs Safe Passage is hiring for several positions, including shelter staff. http://www.safepass.org/careers Safe Passage is seeking a Finance Director. Click here to learn more: https://safepass.org/careers/ Charlene McDonough The Franklin County Summer Youth Theater presents Seuss Stories. It is a series of funny plays for children young AND young at heart !! From Green Eggs and Ham and Star Bellied Sneetches to a full Act of Seuss Odyssey. Come join us for a great Seuss journey !! Friday Aug 16th at 7pm Saturday Aug 17th at 7pm Sunday Aug 18th at 2pm Students/Seniors $8 Hopkins Academy Kate Peppard Middlefield Community Service Group and Blossom Community Center host the annual live band –Shut Up & Dance playing from 2pm– and byo picnic (& potluck if you wish). Sunday July 21st 1-5pm under the tent and beside the swimming pond at Blossom-CenterMiddlefield, 16 Bell Rd. Bring your own lawn chairs, beverages, swimwear, etc. There’ll be other kids there, and all ages. Event is free. Donations welcome. Sarah Mattison-Buhl Amherst College Students are looking for 3-5 year old children to participate in research studies about information gathering. Studies are about 15 minutes long and kids earn a small prize for participation! Contact cladlab@amherst.edu to reserve a time to work/play with an Amherst College Student at one of the following libraries: South Hadley Library 10 AM-12 PM Friday, July 19, 2019 Forbes Library 10:15 AM-12:30 PM Tuesday, July 23, 2019 You can also visit us in the research lab on the Amherst College campus on a day that is more convenient for you! Contact: cladlab@amherst.edu Safe Passage is hiring! We just posted for a shelter evening advocate position. Learn more at the link below. Michael von Stange Dhira Yoga Center is offering FREE OUTDOOR YOGA suitable for all levels, all ages, on Wednesday Evenings in July from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. on the rolling green lawn in front of “The Daily Grind” Cafe in Southwick,MA, at 568 College Highway. The classes will be held on July 10, 17, 24 and 31. Bring your own mat (or blanket if you don’t have a yoga mat). Please arrive a few minutes early to sign a release. In case of inclement weather, a FREE class will be offered inside a few doors down at the Dhira Yoga Center, 617 College Highway. For questions, or more information, about the FREE yoga classes this summer, please visit http://www.DhiraYogaCenter.com, or call 413-998-3463. Safe Passage in Northampton is hiring! https://safepass.org/careers/ Hitchcock Center for the Environment Flora and Fauna Fest Saturday, June 1, 10am-1pm 845 West Street, Amherst, MA Learn more and register: https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/flora-fauna-fest/ Join the count! Challenge yourself in a quest to spot as many species as you can. Invite your friends and family to sponsor you to support education for a healthy planet. Your count will contribute both to the Hitchcock Center’s catalogue and to a global biodiversity research database. How many species can you find? 10AM: COUNTS BEGIN – Trail Loop Contest: Race to document the biodiversity in the Hitchcock Center’s own backyard! Download the iNaturalist app to assist you in the identification process and then share what you find on this global research database. It’s easy and we’ll show you how! – Species Spy Scavenger Hunt: See if you can spot them all! 12PM: RESULTS & CELEBRATION – Beer from Hitchcock Brewing Company – Ice cream from Flayvors of Cook Farm – Crafts for the kids – Prizes and snacks Your registration helps to raise funds to support the Hitchcock Center’s year-round environmental education programs. You can help even more by asking your friends and family to sponsor your quest to spot species! AUTHOR TALK @ The Huntington Public Library JUNE 1st, 2019, 11:30am. Maureen Boyle, an award winning journalist, has been a crime reporter in New England for more than 25 years and was the first reporter to cover the serial killings in New Bedford, Mass. In Shallow Graves she spins a riveting narrative about the crimes, the victims, the hunt for the killers, and the search for justice, all played out against the backdrop of an increasingly impoverished community beset by drugs and crime. Drawing on more than one hundred interviews, along with police reports, first-person accounts, and field reporting both during the killings and more recently, Shallow Graves brings the reader behind the scenes of the investigation, onto the streets of the city, and into the homes of the families still hoping for answers. She holds an undergraduate degree in journalism from the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Conn. and a master’s degree in criminal justice from Anna Maria College in Paxton, Mass. She is now director of the Journalism Program at Stonehill College in Easton, Mass. https://maureenboylewriter.wordpress.com/ Safe Passage in Northampton is hiring for a few positions including Outreach Coordinator and Shelter Staff. Read through the descriptions in the link below. The Chesterfield Selectboard will hold a Public Hearing regarding the Mass. Community Development Block Grant FY18 for two Program Amendments. The hearing will take place on Tues. April 16, 2019 at 5:30 PM in the Selectboard meeting room in the Town Office Building, 422 Main Road. The building is accessible to persons with disabilities. Any persons needing special accommodations should contact Hilltown CDC (296-4536, ext. 115) at least one week prior to the meeting. All persons or organizations wishing to be heard will be afforded the opportunity. Public comment is invited on the following meeting topics: • A Program Amendment is being requested to add a Planning Activity to support ADA activities within the town. • A Program Amendment is being requested to add a Personal Medical Device component to the HEN program. The general public and representatives of participating towns and organizations with ideas or comments regarding these programs should attend to present their views. The Town of Chesterfield, through its Selectboard, is the recipient of funds for this program. Hilltown CDC is the grant administrator responsible for oversight and implementation. For additional information or if you cannot attend the hearing, but have comments you would like to make, write Hilltown CDC, P.O. Box 17, Chesterfield, MA 01012, or email beavh@hilltowncdc.org COST Tanglewood Marionettes Present Sleeping Beauty to Benefit the Ware Family Center Saturday, April 6, 1:30pm Ware High School Auditorium, 237 West St, Ware, MA 01082 (Not a School Sponsored event) Tickets available at the Door $5 person – $20 immediate Family Activities & Bake Sale to follow $2 craft https://www.facebook.com/WareFamilyCenter/ Research Participants are need in Amherst College’s Child Learning and Development Lab (CLAD). Professor Carrie Palmquist is looking for families with children ages birth to 5 to work with our lab as studies become available. Studies are done at the college with specially trained students in a comfortable, family-friendly setting. Parking is provided and studies are generally short and fun. A small prize is available upon completion of a study. Contact cladlab@amherst.edu for more information GREAT DISCOUNTS at 2-Day Ski and Winter Gear Sale! Amherst – The Amherst Historical Society’s Third Annual 2-Day Ski and Winter Gear Sale, has new hours, Friday, January 4th, 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, January 5th 9 am-2pm and a new location in downtown Amherst at the Pacific Lodge, located at 99 Main Street, next door to the police station. The sale transforms the hall inside of the Pacific Lodge into a ski market, allowing everyone an opportunity to shop at their convenience, either after work on Friday or early enough on Saturday, with plenty of time left in the weekend to enjoy the new equipment. This 2-day ski market will be stocked with hundreds of new and used skis, skates, and winter sports gear at rock-bottom prices, allowing the entire family to update their winter equipment affordably. Shoppers can choose from new and used downhill and cross-country skis in adult and youth sizes, boots and bindings, hockey and figure skates, snowboards, clothing for adults and children, gloves, ski poles, and snowshoes. Great discounts for the beginner skater to the expert skier. Experts will be on hand to assist with selection and sizing to ensure satisfaction. All proceeds from the ski sale benefit the educational programs of the Amherst Historical Society. Find bargains at the ski sale, enter the raffle for an upcycled Adirondack chair and be sure to visit our website for more information at, http://www.amhersthistory.org. Questions? Email Bonnie at: info@amhersthistory.org. Cynthia Merkin SPIKE IS STILL MISSING. WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR HIM! Do you have a barn/garage/ shed? Do you feed barn /feral/stray cats? Spike could be around you. SPIKE IS WHITE WITH ORANGE BLOTCHES and FLUFFY- esp. tail CALL OR TEXT 413 695 5667!!! WE MISS HIM!!!!!!!! Lynne Marie Wanamaker Safe Passage is Hiring! Safe Passage is hiring for a number of new positions across several departments. All positions and instructions for applying can be found on our website at https://safepass.org/careers/. Most positions have a deadline of December 10; however we may continue to review applications after the deadline. New jobs may be added frequently as we look to expand our service, so please continue to reference our website for up-to-date information. As of today, the positions available include: Direct Service — Community Programs Mental Health Specialist (FT) Community Programs Director (FT) Latinx and Immigrant Counselor Advocate (FT) LBGTQ+ Counselor Advocate (FT) First Contact Specialist, Day Shifts (PT) Direct Service — Shelter Program Shelter Staff (PT, Overnights, Weekends) Administrative Coordinator (PT) Community Engagement Coordinator (FT) Outreach Coordinator (PT) Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Non-Conforming Outreach Advocate (PT) Robert Aubin Breakfast With Santa – Berkshire Lodge of Masons The Berkshire Lodge of Masons, 63 Center Street in Adams (The Elks Lodge Building), will be putting on a Breakfast with Santa on Sunday December 9th from 8:00 am to 11:30 am. The cost is $8 for Adults, $5 for children under 12. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, coffee, juice and much more. Silver Bell Bazaar & Luncheon Mary Lyon Church 17 Upper St. Buckland Nov. 17th 9am to 2pm Baked goods, Arts & Crafts Mason Jar Soup & Cookie mixes Scarves, dazzle yarn necklaces Snow measuring sticks, Tag Sale Cards, Prints and Paintings, Holiday decorations, Silent Auction, Raffles, Coffee & Beverages all day All You Can Eat Buffet lunch 11 am – 2 pm Soups, salads, entrees, veggies, breads, rolls, desserts, Adults $ 10.00 Children 6 – 12 $ 5.00 Info call the church at 413-625-9440 and leave a message. Sunday Breakfast – Berkshire Lodge of Masons The Berkshire Lodge of Masons, 63 Center Street in Adams (The Elks Lodge Building), will be putting on a Breakfast on Sunday November 11th from 8:00 am to 11:30 am. Spike is missing from his Chesterfield home. He is quite timid, so is likely hiding. He is very distinctive. White with bright orange splotches and an unusually large fluffy tale. If you see him, please contact: Cynthia Merkin 413 695 5667. Your choice of; home made fudge or a hand knit/handspun scarf or hat! ALL 4 HER Fall/Winter Consignment Sale, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 128 Main Street, Easthampton Ma. Friday 10/12 7-9pm; Saturday 10/13 9am-2pm (1-2pm 1/2 price sale!). Parking available. Gently used women’s and teen girl’s clothing & accessories, household and gift items. Large selection! Come and see! If you are interested in cosigning the deadline is Oct 7. You can sign up to consign before that time by emailing Julie at all4her01027@gmail.com. See you there :) The Berkshire Lodge of Masons, 63 Center Street in Adams (The Elks Lodge Building), will be putting on a Sunday Breakfast to benefit McCann Tech Cheerleading on Sunday October 14 from 8:30 am to 11:00 am. The cost is $9 for Adults, $7 for Seniors & children under 6. Three new positions available. Regular, Part-time, Non-Exempt The Accounting Clerk performs clerical and administrative duties along with maintaining accuracy of financial records. They are responsible for reconciling payable and receivable accounts, balancing department budgets, invoicing clients, ensuring prompt payment of invoices and developing and maintaining a comprehensive financial filing system for Administration and Finance To be determined Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm Classification, Benefits, and Compensation This is a part-time (.57 FTE), regular position. Benefits are consistent with Safe Passage personnel policies and relevant state and federal laws. This position will be compensated at an hourly non-exempt rate, based on experience. Send cover letter and resume to spjobs@safepass.org with the subject line “Accounting Clerk.” Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Mental Health Specialist Regular, Full-time, Exempt As a member of Safe Passage’s counseling team, the Mental Health Specialist has primary responsibility for providing crisis intervention, advocacy and counseling to survivors of domestic violence. The Mental Health Specialist provides consultation, training, and support to Safe Passage staff and community collaborators to increase agency and community capacity to provide trauma-informed services to survivors of domestic violence, using a multicultural empowerment model. This position is 35 hours per week, generally M-F, 9-5. Occasional evening and weekend commitments will be required. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position. We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Starting salary will be competitive and based on experience and qualifications. To apply: Send cover letter and resume to spjobs@safepass.org with the subject line of “Mental Health Specialist.” Shelter Staff Part-time, Regular Overnight & Weekend Shifts Primary responsibilities of Shelter Staff are to provide counseling and support services to guests in our confidential shelter for domestic violence survivors and their children. Shelter Staff answer our 24-hour emergency hotline, provide crisis intervention, offer support and education based on multicultural empowerment models, engage in recreational activities as able, maintain shelter security, model healthy relationships and non-violent conflict resolution to shelter guests, and work with a team of shelter and hotline staff to ensure quality services and safety for all shelter guests and their children. Shifts are scheduled as follows Weeknights 9pm-9am; Weekend/Holiday days divided into two six-hour shifts from 9am-9pm; Weekend/Holiday night 9pm-9am. All Shelter Staff are required to fill some Weekend/Holiday shifts. This is a part-time, regular position. Benefits are consistent with Safe Passage personnel policies and relevant state and federal laws. Salary commensurate with Safe Passage budget, applicant’s experience, and shift worked. To apply: Send cover letter and resume to spjobs@safepass.org with the subject line “Shelter Staff.” The Dhira Yoga Center in Southwick will be offering their sixth annual, FREE, fun, outdoor, yoga this summer. Appropriate for all levels – beginners and kids are welcome. Bring the whole family. The four free classes will be held on the lawn in front of “The Daily Grind” Coffee House and Cafe, 568 College Highway, Southwick, just a few doors down from the Dhira Yoga Center. The classes will be held on July 25, August 1, 8 and 15 and will start at 7pm and run till 8:15pm. Bring your own mat (or blanket if you don’t have a yoga mat). Please arrive a few minutes early to sign a release. For questions, or more information, about the free yoga classes, please call 413-998-3463, or visit http://www.DhiraYogaCenter.com. In case of rain, there will be a free class offered at the Dhira Yoga Center just a hop, skip and a jump down the road at 617 College Highway. Robert J Aubin Mother’s Day Breakfast – Berkshire Lodge of Masons The Berkshire Lodge of Masons, 63 Center Street in Adams (The Elks Lodge Building), will be putting on a Breakfast on Sunday May 13th from 8:00 am to 11:30 am. Community Action's Head Start & Early Learning Programs Community Action’s Head Start & Early Learning Programs (formerly the Parent-Child Development Center/PCDC) are enrolling NOW for Fall! Services available include both part AND full day child care or home visiting programs at one of more than a dozen sites across Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties. Many programs and services are free or at reduced cost for income eligible applicants, and all fees are calculated on a sliding scale. Hampden County: Centers in Agawam and Westfield, with a Family Child Care site in Chester! Hampshire County: Centers in Northampton, Florence, Easthampton, Amherst, North Amherst and Ware, with Family Child Care sites in Ware, Easthampton, and Huntington! Franklin County: Centers in Greenfield, Orange and Turners Falls, with Family Child Care sites in Greenfield, Orange, Gill, Turners, Shutesbury and Charlemont! All Head Start & Early Learning Programs provide: High quality, NAEYC accredited early childhood education and enrichment Nutritious daily meals and snacks Free developmental and health screenings Mental health support & referrals Advocacy for children and families Limited transportation is available for some sites! Childcare fees can be paid online for your convenience. Se habla Español! To speak with our knowledgeable and friendly staff and learn how to enroll your child, please call: Hampshire County- 413-387-1250 Franklin County- 413-475-1405 Hampden County- 413-654-1770 or go online at http://www.communityaction.us/head-start-early-learning-programs Find us on Facebook!: https://www.facebook.com/ParentChildDevelopmentCenter Don’t wait, slots fill quickly! Sunday Day Breakfast – Berkshire Lodge of Masons The Berkshire Lodge of Masons, 63 Center Street in Adams (The Elks Lodge Building), will be putting on a Breakfast on Sunday April 8th from 8:00 am to 11:30 am. Elia Del Molino BEAT SEEKS VOLUNTEERS This Spring BEAT will be working to survey culverts (pipes under roads that convey water) in the towns of Becket, Dalton, Hinsdale, Peru, Washingon, and Windsor. This is a great way to get outside, help aquatic organisms, and splash around in little known streams! Data collected by volunteers will be submitted to a regional database and analyzed for “aquatic connectivity” or how well fish can move through the structure. Low scoring structures will be highlighted by conservation and planning agencies for replacement. If you would like to know more or inquire about helping out on the project, please contact Elia Del Molino (elia@thebeatnews.org). Linda Babcock “Tater and Tunes” fundraiser: Live music and a baked potato bar Tuesday, March 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Haydenville Congregational Church. Baked potatoes served up with chili and other toppings, salads, and a dessert bar featuring tiramisu. Williamsburg vocalist Susan Farrell, and Northampton pianist and composer Jeff Olmsted will perform. Tickets are $10 per person and $20 for a family. 413-268-9344 or office@haydenvillechurch.org. North Hadley Sugar Shack & Market Come Join us for the 2108 Maple Sugaring Season! February 17th through April 8th. Voted “Best of the Valley” Sugarhouse 4 years in a row. Serving our famous Sugarin’ Breakfast daily from 7am, Boiling Demos, Tours and Vendor Tastings most Weekends in March, a Fresh Farm Market, an Artisan Gallery, Specialty Foods and Local craft Beers & Wines. 181 River Drive, Hadley, MA ~ 413-585-8820 North HadleySugar Shack & Market The Berkshire Lodge of Masons, 63 Center Street in Adams (The Elks Lodge Building), will be putting on a Breakfast on Sunday February 11th from 8:00 am to 11:30 am. The Berkshire Lodge of Masons, 63 Center Street in Adams (The Elks Lodge Building), will be putting on a Breakfast on Sunday January 14th from 8:00 am to 11:30 am. The Berkshire Lodge of Masons, 63 Center Street in Adams (The Elks Lodge Building), will be putting on a Breakfast on Sunday December 10th from 8:00 am to 11:30 am. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, coffee, juice and much more All parents and caregivers of children with ADHD are welcome to the first meeting of the Valley ADHD Parent Support Group – MONDAY, November 6th from 6:30-8 PM at NAP in Northampton. Come be heard and find the support you need. Free. Refreshments. Betsy Powell Paradise City Dragon Boat will host “Ride the Dragon” on September 24, in Easthampton, MA. Come enjoy a day of family fun and watch teams compete in dragon boat tug-of-wars on Nashawannuck Pond. There will be music from DJ Rockin’ Reenie, taiko drum performances, martial arts demonstrations, food and craft vendors, raffles, children’s activities and dragon boat rides. The event is free and open to the public. More info: https://www.paradisedragons.org/ridethedragon Jesse Ladner Free treatment may be available for new moms struggling with depression, anxiety, or other perinatal emotional complications. Must be at least 18, have a child under the age of 2, and live in the Pioneer Valley. For more information, please call the Trauma Institute at 413.774.2340, ext. 105. Is your family impacted by addiction? Do you have questions about the disease of addiction? Would you like to hear from others in your situation? Join our family group starting September 7,2017 from 6:30 P.M- 7:30 P.M on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Group will be held at the Clean slate Addiction Center 900 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield MA 01089 Any questions please call (413)788-0100 patakeith Grandparents and Kin As Parents Support Groups The United Arc, Inc. offers three support groups in Hampshire County. Are you involved in raising your grandchildren, nieces or nephews or other family members? We know how much stress this can bring. If you would like some support we are here to help! Come meet others in similar circumstances, we share joys and concerns and learn from each other. Northampton: Tomorrow, Monday 8/14/17 and continuing on the 2nd Mondays of every month, from 10 am -11:30 pm, a kinship care support group will be offered at the Northampton Senior Center, Conz Street, Northampton, MA. . Florence: A support group is also offered in Florence, at Meadowbrook Apartments in their Community Room, on the 3rd Mondays from 5:30-7:30 pm. Our next meeting, on August 21st, we will talk about school transitions. Childcare and a light supper is provided. Huntington: On the 4th Wednesdays from 10 am -12 pm at the Hilltown Family Center, 9 Russell Rd. (Route 20). Our next meeting is on August 20th. Refreshments served. Childcare available. For more information, please call Pat Keith, The United Arc, Grandparent Programs Resource Coordinator, at 413-563-1981 or email patkeith@unitedarc.org. Lyric-Writing Workshop for Young Adult/Teen Songwriters Tuesday, August 22 (2-5pm) in Wiliamsburg, MA with singer/songwriter Kelly Vogel In this 3-hour workshop for young songwriters, we will focus on what it is that makes great lyrics! In a supportive and lively environment, we will do exercises to spark your creativity and craft those creative ideas into vivid lyrics for your own songs. We will explore ways to find the best words to express your own unique ideas, and organize rhythms and rhymes into compelling verses, choruses, and bridges. Most importantly, we’ll dig into what makes your writing voice uniquely yours – and what can, in turn, help make your lyrics and songs all your own. This workshop is for all levels of musicians interested in exploring their lyric-writing voice. No lyric-writing experience necessary; experience playing an instrument is helpful but not necessary. Cost: $30 (to rent space and subsidize instructor) Sign up at http://www.pioneervalleywriters.com or email joy@pioneervalleywriters.org. The Bridge Family Resource Center’s Summer Book Mobile! Come and check us out, and take home some FREE books! They are yours to keep. You do not need to return them. Come join us at the following locations from 11-12 (notice slight time difference for Belchertown locations). • July 14th – Bangs Community Center in Amherst • July 21st – Easthampton Police Department • August 4th – Cliffside Apartments in Sunderland • August 11th – Family Housing in Belchertown – 11:00-11:30 (95 George Hannum Rd.) and 12-12:30(45 State St.) • August 18th – The Boulders Apartment Complex in Amherst • August 25th – The Bridge Family Resource Center in Amherst Sarah Mattison Buhl Research Studies at Amherst College Kids ages birth -12 and their families are invited to participate in research studies on social learning and peer relationships this summer on campus in the Merrill Science building. Lots of appointments to choose from, reserved parking, and friendly student researchers. Kids ages 10-12 (with parent) PAID 2-hr study ($50 compensation) peerstudy@amherst.edu Kids ages birth-10 (with parent) Prizes for 30 minute studies (simple toys or $5 gift cards) cladlab@amherst.edu Keely Sarr Community Day at the Mead Art Museum: The Mead Tea Party! Mead Art Museum, Amherst College (41 Quadrangle Drive) You’re invited to a festive summer afternoon at the Mead! Sample iced tea and sweet treats as you pose for a photo in a seventeenth-century English room, discover drinking vessels from around the world, plant a seed, sketch a landscape, and more! Feel free to bring your own picnic to enjoy outdoors if you wish. Free and open to all. Family friendly, community oriented. NCCHP Museum 2017 Living History Program in Granville starts Wednesday, May 24th at 6:30PM. Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle will play and sing popular songs from the 19th century in their “American Popular Music Time Machine” show. Rick has performed many times at NCCHP, has a vast musical repertoire and plays several instruments. Dawn has been his partner in harmony for two years and their shows are always a crowd favorite. Living history programs are free for NCCHP members and donations are gratefully accepted from other guests. Light refreshments will be served after the program. The NCCHP museum is located in the historic buildings of the Noble & Cooley Toy Drum Company at 42 Water St. in Granville, MA. Grandparents (and other kin) As Parents Support Group- We know how much stress this can bring! If you would like some support, we are here to help. Beginning tomorrow, May 17, from 10-11:30 pm, a support group will be offered at the Northampton Senior Center, Conz Street, Northampton, MA. Light refreshments will be servd. For more information, please call Pat Keith, The United Arc, Grandparent Programs Coordinator, at 413-563-1981. The service is provided by a collaboration of The United Arc, Highland Valley Elder Services & the Northampton Senior Center. The Berkshire Lodge of Masons, 63 Center Street in Adams (The Elks Lodge Building), will be putting on a Breakfast on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 14th from 8:00 am to 11:30 am. Arthur Kinney 15th Annual Community Renaissance Festival Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 11:00 am — 4:00 pm Free and Open to All! Free Parking! Costumes encouraged! Fun for the whole family! Rain or shine! Theater, music, falconry, juggling, sword demonstrations from Phoenix Swords, Renaissance games, artisans, dancing, and more! Free parking. Food for sale from UMass concessions. For more information go to: http://www.umass.edu/renaissance/festival2017.html Carmen Elsa Lopez Abramson Family in search of house to rent within twenty-five minutes of the Hartsbrook School, beginning anytime now through September 1st. Dad is permaculturalist studying at the Conway School. Mom is yoga instructor and shamanic practitioner. Ideal setup would be unfurnished, some backyard space and close proximity to woods and/or trails. Any leads would be greatly appreciated! Ursula Knolton New Girl Scout troops are forming in Granby and South Hadley! To learn more and to join in the fun, parents and their daughters are invited to attend an informational meeting on Jan. 24 at the South Hadley Public Library. Granby & South Hadley Girl Scouts Info Night South Hadley Public Library 2 Canal St. South Hadley, MA 01075 Contact: Ursula Knolton, 413-224-4028, uknolton@gscwm.org Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Commissioner Leo Roy announced the theme of 2017’s fifth grade Arbor Day Poster Contest: “Trees are Terrific…from Berkshires to Bay!” Fifth grade classes from both public and private schools across the Commonwealth are encouraged to participate in the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest by having the students create posters highlighting this year’s theme, and then hosting a school poster contest. The winning poster from each school can then be submitted to the agency for review. “I am delighted that students from across the Commonwealth continue to participate in the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s annual Arbor Day Poster Contest,” said DCR Commissioner Leo Roy. “Every year the agency receives excellent posters from many of the state’s fifth grade students, and I am excited to view this year’s creative entries.” First place prizes for the DCR Arbor Day Poster Contest include a tree planting ceremony at the winner’s school, a certificate for art and science supplies, and more. Second Place, Third Place, and Honorable Mention winners will also receive art and science supplies. “The Arbor Day Poster Contest is a fun way for students to use their creativity and put their knowledge about trees to use,” said Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Mitchell Chester. “I encourage all students to consider participating.” Important benefits trees provide the Commonwealth include: The reduction in energy consumption; The cleaning of both water and air; The reduction of noise pollution; The beautification of communities; and, The providing of habitats for wildlife. This year’s theme, “Trees are Terrific…from Berkshires to Bay!” is designed to highlight the importance of trees within Massachusetts’ communities and diverse landscapes throughout the state. Additionally, the Arbor Day Poster Contest combines both art and science in an effort to instill the vital role trees have on the public’s daily lives. The DCR Urban and Community Forestry Program, with support from the U.S. Forest Service, sponsors the annual contest for fifth graders across the Commonwealth. Posters must be submitted by March 15, 2017, and the contest is open to all students currently enrolled in the fifth grade. An Arbor Day Poster Contest Guide is available on the DCR website or can be obtained by contacting Mollie Freilicher, 413-577-2966 or mollie.freilicher@state.ma.us. Williams College is seeking “books” for its sixth annual Human Library, taking place on Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Paresky student center. Founded in 2001 in Denmark, The Human Library project aims to “promote human rights and social cohesion… create greater understanding between people… and provide a safe space where people can learn more about each other and work through stereotypes and discrimination present in our community in order to ultimately forge new connections between people.” The Human Library event has been held at Williams annually since 2012. A Human Library has “books” and “readers,” all of whom are, as the name suggests, human. Each book volunteers to share a personal story about a topic related to stereotypes and discrimination. Readers “check out” books with titles such as “Buddhist,” “Growing up in the Jim Crow South,” “Interracial Family,” or “Recovering Alcoholic,” for 30 minutes and participates in a one-on-one conversation about the book’s life and experiences. The book can also ask questions of the reader, prompting further discussion about shared experiences and differing perspectives. To engage in these discussions, each reader must sign a form agreeing to respect each book. Individuals with stories they would like to share are encouraged to volunteer. This year, the project is looking to add new titles to add to the collection such as Refugee, Parenting Autism, Orphan, Home Schooled, Teen Parent, NRA Member, Homeless, PTSD, Brain Damaged, Addict, Convert, Eating Disorder, Polyamorous, Anti-Vaxxer, Trump Supporter, etc. To volunteer as a book, fill out the Become a Book form (http://sites.williams.edu/humanlibrary/become-a-book/) no later than Feb. 1. To suggest someone else as a book, fill out the form Suggest a Book (http://sites.williams.edu/humanlibrary/suggestions/). For more information on the Human Library at Williams, see the Human Library web site (http://sites.williams.edu/humanlibrary/). If you have questions, please contact Lois Banta by email at lbanta@williams.edu or by phone at 413-597-3495. Mrs. Karen Shea St. Stanislaus School Open House & Catholic Schools Week: January 29th – February 4th St. Stanislaus School: Community of Faith, Knowledge and Service We are a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) school providing quality education in Western Massachusetts. Our annual celebration of National Catholic Schools Week begins next Sunday, January 29th. The theme for the event is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service”, which highlights our focus on faith development, academic excellence, and dedication to service, where today’s students become tomorrow’s leaders. We’ve planned a variety of events to show how we are accomplishing this as a community at St. Stanislaus School. During Catholic Schools Week, St. Stanislaus School will begin accepting registrations for the 2017-2018 school year. In the Franciscan tradition, our PreK3 through 8th Grade, NEAS&C-accredited program provides a strong curriculum within a safe, nurturing environment. Spanish, Physical Education, STEM programs (Music, Art, Computer Technology, Algebra, Science Labs, Robotics Programs) are offered. Our air-conditioned facility includes a cafeteria with a full hot lunch program, gymnasium, science lab, art & music room, library/media center, playground, and much more. An Open House will be held on: Sunday, January 29, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. To schedule a private tour, call (413) 592-5135. Visit our school’s website or Facebook page for schedules. http://www.st.stanislaus.mec.edu or https://www.facebook.com/St-Stanislaus-School-Chicopee-MA, for more information. New Girl Scout troops are forming in Dalton, Windsor, Hinsdale, Peru, Washington, and Becket! To learn more and to join in the fun, parents and their daughters are invited to attend an informational meeting on Jan. 23 at the Dalton Free Public Library @ 5 pm. Find out how you can join in on the fun! Contact Rachel Katler, 413-727-7124, rkatler@gscwm.org. The Berkshire Lodge of Masons, 63 Center Street in Adams (The Elks Lodge Building), will be putting on a Breakfast on Sunday January 8 from 8:00 am to 11:30 am. NCTV is proud to be accepting applications for a multi-week workshop in documentary production taught by veteran filmmaker Larry Hott of Florentine Films/Hott Productions. The course will be limited to six filmmakers. This is an exceptional and rare opportunity, a collaboration between a multiple national award-winning filmmaker in Hott, including multiple Academy Award nominations, and a community media arts organization in NCTV that was named the best in the nation in 2016. And the class is entirely FREE. Participants will produce a short documentary under Larry Hott’s supervision, using the equipment and facilities of NCTV. The workshop includes of screening and critiquing a diverse variety of documentary work for style, content, point-of-view, and production values. Funding, producing, directing, editing, copyright, archives, rights, research methods, budgets, story structure, interviewing, music, distribution, and how to position a project for broadcast or foreign sales, will be covered in the class. NCTV personnel will be available for help with equipment and editing. Participants will come away with an understanding of how professional documentaries are produced, broadcast and distributed. Larry Hott has been producing documentary films since 1978, when he left the practice of law to join Florentine Films. His awards include an Emmy, two Academy Award nominations, a George Foster Peabody Award, the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Journalism Award, The Erik Barnouw OAH History Award, five American Film Festival Blue Ribbons, fourteen CINE Golden Eagles, screenings at Telluride, and first-place awards from the San Francisco, Chicago, National Educational, and New England Film Festivals. He has produced and directed twenty-five major documentaries for national broadcast and many short films for online distribution. Hott was the Fulbright Fellow in Film and Television in the United Kingdom in 1994. He received the Humanities Achievement Award from the Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities in 1995; a Massachusetts Cultural Council/Boston Film and Video Foundation Fellowship in 2001; and the Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism in 2001. Hott has been on the board of non-fiction writers at Smith College and has served as a panelist for the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Massachusetts Cultural Commission, and the Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities. In 2009, 2010, and 2012 Hott presented his films in Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela and Algeria as part of the American Documentary Showcase, a program of the US Department of State. In 2015 he was a Fulbright Specialist in Vietnam teaching documentary in Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City. He is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts Sciences, the Directors Guild of America and the Producers Guild of America. Hott teaches regularly at the Maine Media Workshops and is on their board of directors. The application deadline is December 30, 2016 at 6:00pm EST. Class members will be announced Friday, January 6, 2017. The classes will be held from 7-9pm at NCTV Studios on January 17, February 7, March 7, March 28, May 2, and May 16. Prospective applicants should go to http://www.northamptontv.org/masterclass to apply. Hilltown Reuse Center The 10th annual Hill Town Hob Nob will be held on Sat. Dec. 3 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Village Church on Main St. in Cummington. Come hob nob with your neighbors at this community holiday gift re-exchange. It can even help you clean out your closets and save money.come with Gift quality items that you already have but do not need,are not using or just plain don’t want. Books,toys,games,music,art gadgets,clothing,etc. are welcome.They don’t have to perfect or in a box,you just have to know that they could make a great gift for someone else. They will be displayed for others to choose as a gift that they would like to give for the holidays. And of course,while you are there, pick out anything that you might like to give as a gift. All items are given and taken freely. No money is involved. The event is free. Please feel welcome to bring a small plate of goodies to share if you like. Hot cider and good company will be served. If you have any questions or want to leave items for re-giving in advance email thestormcrows@yahoo.com to make arrangements. Sponsored by You and Your Neighbors Dawn Symancyk Holiday Craft/Vendor Fair December 3, 2016 10am-3pm St. John’s Lutheran Church 60 Broad St Imagine Scholarship Foundation will be hosting it’s first ever Holiday Craft/Vendor Fair…Come join us for some local holiday shopping…we have some great crafters and vendors. Imagine Scholarship Foundation is a not for profit organization. For more information please call Dawn Symancyk 413-693-4118 The Berkshire Lodge of Masons, 63 Center Street in Adams (The Elks Lodge Building), will be putting on a Breakfast with Santa on Sunday December 4 from 8:00 am to 11:30 am. Jim Lemkin 2016 FILM CONTEST FOR WESTERN MASS STUDENTS GRADES 3 TO 12 Make a fun, creative short film on any topic you really care about. The 2016 Whole Picture Film Contest is now accepting entries from students in grades 3 through 12 living in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire counties. Students create a short film no longer than 5 minutes in length showing ways of solving a problem, issue or challenge that means something to them. They are free to work individually or collaboratively with groups of friends, in clubs, afterschool programs or as a classroom project. Students can use any style they choose – fiction or non-fiction, animated, dramatic, documentary, poetic style, personal narrative, etc. The FINAL DEADLINE is January 15, 2017. It is FREE to enter. Cash prizes total more than $1600.00. The Whole Picture Film Contest is committed to “learning from the inside out”. It inspires critical reflection and holistic (“whole picture”) thinking. It supports each student’s innate curiosity and desire to learn and encourages them to find their own authentic voice and concerns through filmmaking. It encourages imagination, problem solving and organizational skills and helps cultivate empathy. The contest is aligned with the Mass. Curriculum Frameworks for English Language Arts and Literacy. Here’s how it works: 1. Students in grades 3 to 12 can pick a problem, challenge or issue that’s important to them, their family, friends or community. 2. They research the issue from multiple points of view. 3. They seek out the causes. 4. They propose ways to solve it. 5. They then make a creative film that inspires others to think and act. Prizes: There are three separate contests each with cash prizes: Elementary grades 3-5 ($200 1st place; $100 2nd place; $50 Finalist), middle school grades 6-8 ($300 1st place; $150 2nd place; $75 Finalist) and high school grades 9-12 ($400 1st place; $200 2nd place; $100 Finalist). All entrants will receive a Certificate of Achievement. All information and entry forms are available at: WholePictureFilms.org Laurie Davidson Free bilingual concert on Veteran’s Day, Friday November 11 10:30 at Full Circle School in Bernardston 21 Parmenter Rd (2 miles from exit 28 off Rt 91) Geared towards ages 0-5, but fun for the whole family https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5NZyig8dXrTSVhoNjBvNUlfMkZlU2FRd1R5VGNNaUQ5ajVB/view?usp=sharing Ever wonder how kids make sense of the world? We Do. Students at Amherst College are learning more every day about how kids think. Our Child Learning and Development Lab (CLAD)is looking for kids ages 3-10 years old to do short, fun, child-centered activities that help us know more about them. Your child’s contribution is a significant contribution to our knowledge of child development. •Reserved parking on campus just for you •Short, flexible times both after school and evenings. It just takes about 20 minutes. •We care! You are near your child at all times. • Kids have fun while earning prizes. https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/psychology/research_labs/child_learning Contact us to get involved! Gail N. Herman Spooky Stories in the Orchard. Tell a Story; Get a S’more Treat! Free at Park Hill Orchard 82 Park Hill Rd. Easthampton, MA. Call Gail Herman 203-5247 for info. Families with children fun! Email contact for mike for snow plowing request in goshen is mendel269@gmail.com Just moved to Goshen and am looking for a reliable and reasonably priced person to plow our driveway this winter. Massive attic clean out tag sale!! (Basically a giant toy store!!) Sunday,10/9 from 8am on. Corner of Rt.9 and East St. in Goshen. Please no early birds! Kerri Washington Come shop for the upcoming holiday season with your local crafters and vendors! We are still accepting applications for Crafters & Vendors at our 6th annual DistinguishedYW Craft & Vendor Fair Fundraiser! When: Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 9am-3pm(set-up from 8am-9am) Where: Eastworks Building 116 Pleasant Street, Easthampton, MA The fee per table is $50 plus a donation of your product for a raffle table. The DistinguishedYW Scholarship Program raises money through the table fees and raffles only. Tables will be limited to only one per type of product, so no direct competitors. Advertising for Fair will be made via Craigslist, Facebook, email and all around town. Please reply to Jennifer Lawton at Easthampton@DistinguishedYW.org for more information or to obtain an application to reserve your space. Don’t delay, tables will be reserved on a first come first served basis! cyndy sperry The Chesterfield Cultural Council is looking for proposals for community oriented arts, humanities, and science projects for 2017. The council seeks programming beneficial to town residents, especially seniors and families. Through such programming Chesterfield becomes a welcoming place to live and work and keeps community spirit alive. For proposal applications and guidelines please visit: http://www.mass-culture.org/Chesterfield. All applications must be completed online and programs taking place at a Chesterfield venue must be accompanied by a letter of support from a representative of that venue. Application deadline is October 17, 2016. To review the Chesterfield CDBG FY15 grant including the towns of Cummington, Goshen, Peru, Plainfield, Williamsburg and Worthington. When: Monday, Sept. 19th, 2016 at 5:00 pm. Where: Selectboard Meeting Room, Town Offices, 422 Main Road, Chesterfield A review of the Housing Rehabilitation Program, the HEN Program, HOPE, Food Pantry and Childcare Subsidy Program will be conducted. Anyone interested in sharing ideas or comments regarding these programs is welcome and encouraged to attend. If you are unable to attend but would still like to provide feedback, please send an email to beavh@hilltowncdc.org or mail your comments to Hilltown CDC, PO Box 17, Chesterfield, 01012 Hilltown Residents Invited to Plan for a Healthier Region A series of community forums will shape recommendations for healthy eating and active living On September 19th and 21st, Healthy Hampshire, in partnership with the Hilltown Community Health Center (HCHC) and the Hilltown Community Development Corporation (HCDC), will host a Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) to facilitate a series of meetings focused on increasing opportunities for healthy eating and active living in 10 Hilltown communities. Healthy Hampshire is a collaboration among local leaders, businesses, community-based organizations, and residents. It is focused on improving health by promoting access to healthy food and opportunities for physical activity. Part of the Mass in Motion statewide initiative through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Healthy Hampshire is administered by the City of Northampton in partnership with the Collaborative for Educational Services. In the fall of 2015, Healthy Hampshire initiated a partnership with the Hilltown Community Health Center. Through this partnership, HCHC receives funding to develop programs and procedures focused on delivering a high quality of healthcare to patients who are at risk of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Healthy Hampshire will support HCHC’s prevention work by developing community-based strategies to increase access to healthy food and physical activity in the 10 Hilltowns of Blandford, Chester, Chesterfield, Cummington, Goshen, Huntington, Middlefield, Plainfield, Russell and Worthington. While three of these towns (Blandford, Chester, and Russell) are in Hampden County, they are included because they align with HCHC’s primary service area. “Residents of the rural towns of western Hampshire and Hampden Counties face unique challenges accessing healthy activities and foods,” said Eliza Lake, Executive Director of HCHC. “We are very happy to be partnering with Healthy Hampshire and the HCDC to learn more about these challenges and work together with our communities to address them.” In order to identify healthy eating and active living goals for the Hilltowns, Healthy Hampshire applied for—and was awarded—the opportunity to work with a Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT). The SDAT program, an initiative of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), sends teams of volunteer professionals from a variety of disciplines to communities to work with them on sustainable design issues. “We are very excited to work with the AIA, HCHC, and HCDC on creating a healthier Hilltown region,” said Sarah Bankert, Healthy Hampshire Program Manager. “The AIA has a wealth of experience in delivering these services to communities, and they will help us develop a clear scope for our work in the Hilltowns.” Two community forums will be held on Monday, September 19th for the SDAT to hear from Hilltown residents—one at Gateway Regional High School in Huntington and the other at the Cummington Community House. Both sessions will take place from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Residents from the 10 towns are welcome and encouraged to attend whichever session is most convenient for them. A meeting to hear recommendations from the SDAT will take place at Gateway Regional High School on September 21stfrom 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Residents from all 10 towns are welcome and encouraged to attend. A light dinner, childcare and transportation are offered at all three sessions. RSVP is required by September 12th for transportation. Please contact Caitlin Marquis at (413) 588-5562 if you need a ride. Linda Pilgrim Seeking small space in or near Hilltowns to rent as artist studio. Any size. Lots of natural light. (e.g., one-room cabin, souped-up shed, tree house, stall in a barn, etc. Only must-haves: natural light, fresh air circulation) please contact me, Linda, at studio@lindakpilgrim.info with prospective opportunities. sullykaren Hi, I am a kindergarten teacher who loves to stimulate learning on the playground. I am looking for a used, free, stainless steel sink to add to my kitchen area. If you can help me, please call me at 628-4685. iconscurriculum A group of undergraduates from the iCons program at UMass Amherst has developed a science case study for self-directed high school students. It is designed to help a student work through a global problem and develop a potential solution to the problem. You can see it at https://spark.adobe.com/page/lmNQi/ . lisesheehan Hi, I’m looking for a home rental in the area. I live in Amherst now, in the same apt for 10 years, but I need to get out into a more rural area. I’m looking for a smallish house, 2-3 bedrooms. I’d prefer in a location with no or spotty cell reception and some privacy, like a backyard with no view from neighbors. However, I’m open to any smaller home rentals in the area. Thanks so much. lisesheehan@yahoo.com or 413-687-0952 Roslyn Helfen Retired couple looking for private apt/cabin/house sitting situation for approx. 3 to 4 weeks starting around Sept. 1-7 til Sept. 28. We want extended visit with family. Vicinity between Northampton and Goshen or similar distance from NH. The Academy at Charlemont anticipates open coaching positions in 2016-17 for teams of 7th-12th students in soccer, cross-country, basketball, skiing, and Ultimate Frisbee. Candidates should apply online at http://www.charlemont.org/welcome/employment/ or contact athletics@charlemont.org Scott Texeira HELP WANTED: OFFICE CLEANING HUNTINGTON & WORTHINGTON 3 early evenings per week Approximately 3 1/2 hours per night (6 to 9:30) $12.75 per hour to start For more information on our company feel free to visit: Greatwhitecleaning.com or find us on Facebook using our user name @attackingdirt Toni Hochstadt Are you 62 or older and looking for an affordable, independent living apartment in the country? Waitlists are open until August 1, 2016 Hilltown CDC is currently opening their waitlists for both Phase I and Phase II apartments at Westhampton Woods Senior Housing community. All units are 1-bedroom, single-story design. Applicants’ names will be put in randomized order, and added to the current waitlists. Apartments may be rented by households 1 Person 2 Person with the following incomes: Household Household 30% Area Median Income: $17,500 $20,000 50% Area Median Income: $29,150 $33,300 Typical rents range from $700-$740 Contact Cindy, at Hilltown CDC for more information or an application (413) 296-4536 x105 or email: CindyT@HilltownCDC.org or visit us online at http://www.hilltowncdc.org/hilltown-housing/ Completed Applications may be mailed, dropped off at Hilltown CDC, faxed or scanned and emailed and must be received by August 1, 2016 Mail: Hilltown CDC, P.O. Box 17, Chesterfield, MA 01012 In Person: 387 Main Rd., Chesterfield (Rt. 143) / Fax 413-296-4020 This is an Equal Housing Opportunity. Leaping Rabbit Farm is seeking homesteading rental opportunity for our heirloom birds gsd and gardens. Flexible move time up to end of July, great references and a strong desire for continued community connection. Non-smoking. Three bedrooms and wood stove preferred. Able to meet organic growing regulations practices. ashandvine@hotmail.com Gini Traub Valley Bird Festival Saturday, May 7 FREE and open to All. For families, people who are curious about birds, and experienced birders. For more information please visit http://www.KestrelTrust.org or email JimLafley@gmail.com at the Silvio Conte Refuge 69 Moody Bridge Road, Hadley 6:30 a.m. Early Bird Walk 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Falconry Demonstrations at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Bird Banding every half hour. Ongoing Activities – Kestrel Nest Box Spotting Scope, Barn Swallow project, Watershed on Wheels, Information tables, and Self-guided nature trail. 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. At Mass Audubon’s Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, 127 Coombs Road, Easthampton, MA. Eyes on Owls Live Presentations at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Ongoing Activities – Bird walks, Bird banding, Bird crafts and games for families, StoryWalk,® Information and vendor tables. Sponsored by US Fish and Wildlife Service, Massachusetts Audubon, Department of Conservation and Recreation, Hampshire Bird Club, Friends of Fort River Refuge, Department of Fish and Wildlife, New England Environmental, Inc., Hitchcock Center for the Environment, Hadley Garden Center, Kestrel Land Trust. Service for Peace Please join The First Church of Deerfield in Old Deerfield, MA. on Sunday, May 8th, at 10:00 for an Interfaith Peace Service to raise understanding and respect across religious traditions in a time when many are calling for division and isolation. We also hoped to raise awareness of the Syrian refugees’ struggle and the Syrian American Medical Society’, work with refugees. Rabbi Andrea Cohen-Kiener of Temple Israel, Greenfield ,MA. and Dr. M. Saleem Bajwa from the Western Massachusetts Islamic Center will be co-presiding over the service with our Interim Minister Rev. Winston Baldwin. It will be a Family Service of sacred readings, reflections and a shared children’s story, The Golden Rule. The worship service will also include choral music and hymns lead by The First Church Choir and Thomas Pousont our Music Director. The cookbook Soup for Syria will be sold during fellowship time after the service. Half the proceeds of the book go to the Syrian American Medical Society(SAMS). All Are Welcome To Join This Uplifting Service!!! Gateway Kindergarten Screenings Huntington – Anyone living in the six Gateway hilltowns (Blandford, Chester, Huntington, Middlefield, Montgomery and Russell) who has a child who will be 5 on or before September 1, 2016, is asked to call their local elementary school to schedule a Kindergarten Screening. Families from the towns of Huntington, Montgomery and Russell are asked to contact Mrs. Jodi Fairman at Littleville Elementary School (685-1300). The Littleville Kindergarten Screening will be held on Monday, May 16 from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Families from the towns of Blandford, Chester and Middlefield are advised to contact Mrs. Donna Morrissey at Chester Elementary School at 685-1360. The Chester Elementary School Kindergarten Screening will be held on Monday, May 23 between 8 and 11 a.m. Kindergarten screenings will be held by appointment. Gateway teachers and staff will evaluate the children on speech and language, learning style, and recognition of letters, names and sounds. There will be no school for current kindergarten children on the day that their school is holding a screening. Families who have notified their school office will receive a Kindergarten registration packet. Sabra Billings Discussion for Parents: Challenges with Educational Options Looking for parents interested in a free discussion about challenges with their child’s education in the traditional system and their apprehensions about navigating possible alternative educational opportunities. I am a working parent of three who is very interested in this topic. This will be a casual discussion most relevant to parents of teens or older elementary school children and is only a discussion – not an attempt to sell anything. I’m starting to explore what the needs are in this area and expect we will all get something out of this group conversation. The group size will be limited to 6 people and it will be an open, confidential and non-judgmental discussion. Refreshments will be served. 6:30-8pm on Thursday, February 18th in Bernardston, MA. Please respond to sabraeliza@gmail.com to RSVP and get additional details. 2016 Vocational school application process for Gateway students Huntington – Parents and guardians of students living in the Gateway Regional School District are advised that applications are now available for students interested in applying to Smith Vocational or Westfield Technical Academy for the 2016-17 school year. Applications are available in the Jr. High School Guidance Office for 8th graders, and in the High School Guidance Office for any interested high school students. All parents should note that an application for a vocational program must be submitted to the Junior High School Guidance Office (for students currently in grade 8) or the Senior High School Guidance Office (for students currently in high school) by Monday, March 1, 2016, in order for students to be eligible. In addition to submitting the application, an interview with the Vocational Program Admissions Counselor along with a recommendation from the Gateway Guidance Counselor will need to be obtained for each applicant. All students choosing to complete an online application should notify the Gateway Jr. High School or High School Guidance Office. Students looking for a vocational education are reminded that Gateway offers a fully accredited vocational program in welding. The welding program uses a virtual welding system that allows students to safely learn and practice new techniques. Students interested in visiting the Gateway welding program are always welcome and should see their guidance counselor to arrange a visit. This option affords students to stay at their home school, which features a strong academic program that allows for a Career/ Technology track with different graduation requirements. Gateway also offers strong athletic programs that include Varsity and Junior Varsity options. Parents/guardians of 8th grade students are encouraged to contact Mr. William Romani regarding the vocational application process. Mr. Romani can be reached by phone (685-1207) or email (wromani@grsd.org ). Current high school students who wish to apply for a vocational school next year may contact the high school guidance office (685-1107). Paula Bilodeau FY16 Housing Rehab Program Hilltown CDC will be submitting a grant application for FY16 to continue the Housing Rehab Program for the towns of Chesterfield, Cummington, Goshen, Peru, Plainfield, Westhampton, and Worthington. If you have used the Housing Rehab Program in the past, would like to use it in the future, or know someone who could benefit from using the program, we’d like to hear from you. Do you have any ideas for changes to the program, any input regarding the design of the program, or any suggestions for improving our overall effectiveness? Please call or email your ideas no later than January 21, 2016. All suggestions for improvements are welcome. Please be sure to request an application if interested when calling or emailing. Contact Paula Bilodeau, Program Manager, at (413) 296-4536, ext. 123 or email paulab@hilltowncdc.org for more information or an application. Funding is provided by the US Dept. of HUD/DHCD and MA CDBG Programs. positivitiproject Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity to Build 2 Affordable Homes in Amherst. Homes are priced at no more than $135,000. Eligible applicants will have incomes up to 50% of area median income which is adjusted for family size. Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce that applications are available for 2 homeownership opportunities in Amherst. The application deadline is February 1st, 2016. Both units will have three bedrooms and 1.5 baths and are designed to be “visitable” by someone in a wheelchair. Families interested in submitting an application are invited to attend one of the following information sessions: Bangs Community Center Amherst Jones Library 70 Boltwood Walk Amherst, MA 01002 43 Amity St Amherst, MA Tues January 12th 6pm Sun January 24th 3pm During the information session, potential applicants will learn about Habitat’s selection criteria and how to prepare a complete application. The selection criteria include housing need, ability to make modest mortgage payments, and willingness to partner with Habitat, such as participating in the construction of the home and other Habitat projects. Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity (PVH) serves Hampshire and Franklin Counties; they seek to eliminate homelessness and substandard housing by making decent affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action for all people. PVH builds homes with volunteer labor and donations of material, supplies, land, and services. PVH then sells each home with a no-interest mortgage to a low-income family. The family becomes an active Habitat partner contributing many hours of sweat equity during the construction of their home. Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity has helped more than 35 families since their founding in 1989. Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity is an equal opportunity housing provider. For information about becoming a Habitat homeowner, donating, or volunteering please visit our website at http://www.pvhabitat.org or call the Pioneer Valley Habitat office at 413-586-5430. Parenting Transgender Youth in Western MA. A guide for parents, guardians, and supportive adults. A publication of Community Action Youth Programs & Northampton Prevention Coalition http://wp.me/a2aDO-eFO Pat Adams Bethany A/G is hosting it’s 41st year of the Spectacular Singing Christmas Tree. There are four performances this coming week-end Dec.11-13. This is a free event: Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 6:00; Sunday at 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. 580 Main St., Agawam, MA 789-2930 http://www.bethany-ag.org NEWS — SILENT SOLIDARITY MARCH gracenohte@verizon.net Cummington Mass – A silent solidarity march in support of resistance to the proposed Kinder-Morgan pipe yard will begin at 9:30AM on Sunday, December 13 at the Cummington Village Church, 32 Main Street Cummington, Mass. The march will be followed by a free showing of the documentary Groundswell Rising: Protecting Our Children’s Air and Water at the Village Church at 2PM. Marchers will proceed 5.1 miles uphill to the Waryjasz Farm field, site of a weekly protest against turning the 300 acre APR (Agricultural Protection Restriction) farmland into a construction yard. Marchers are asked to proceed in silence, or chanting quietly, focusing on prayers and concerns for the land, animals and all people along the pipeline route. Individuals are welcome to join along the way; a car will follow the marchers for those who wish to ride. People can also join the march at the junction of Route 116 and Plainfield Road at approximately noon to 12:30PM to walk the last ½ mile to the field. Parking is available at the Mr. Tire lot on the corner. Steve Philbrick, Minister of West Cummington Congregational Church, will offer a blessing at the field. Risks and realities associated with pipelines and compressor stations are well documented and include carcinogenic gases being released into the air on a regular basis, leaks of methane gas, explosions and fires, light and sound pollution, and contamination of local water sources. According to Dr. Sheila Bushkin-Bedient, MD, MPH who spoke recently in Nassau, NY, on the topic “Health Impacts of Living Within 10 Miles of a Compressor Station”, symptoms occurring in children, seniors and those with compromised immune systems include stinging eyes and throat, irregular heartbeat, depression, and liver impairment. Immediately following the march, there will be a showing of Groundswell Rising: Protecting Our Children’s Air and Water, a 70- minute documentary focusing on the opposition from both sides of the political spectrum to the ubiquitous practice of fracking for natural gas and the health and environmental reasons behind it. This important documentary will be shown free of charge at the Cummington Village Church. Desserts and coffee will be served. All are welcome. Participants who wish to be informed of weather conditions, etc. or have quest ions can, e-mail: Susan Riley Grandfamilies News Grandparents/Aunts/Uncles/friends – Raising others Children – Support Groups Williamsburg- 3rd Monday, 1-2:30 pm, 141 Main St., Haydenville- November 16th: a special art activity with Marie Westburg, Williamsburg Senior Center Director. Supplies will be provided to use and to take home. A similar art activity will be available for children that attend. Please call to reserve childcare. Huntington- 4th Wednesday, 10:15-11:45 am, Hilltown Family Center, 9 Russell Road (Route 20), Huntington. Childcare provided. Please note: Nov. mtg. changed to: Wed. 18th at 10 am. You may ask, just what are Grandfamilies? Grandfamilies is the name used to describe families that are created when a relative or friend rises to care for other relatives children. This happens for a multitude of reasons, with the occurrence on the rise. There are even great grandparents parenting again! Along with the satisfaction of helping and the joy, there are many difficulties that also surface. Among them, grief for the child, the parents and yourself, financial strain on your budget, lost independence for you and your family and perhaps the need to change or leave your employment. We at the United Arc believe that this is often too hard to navigate on your own. To help alleviate your difficulties and added stress we offer support groups where you are welcome to come, to learn about resources, to share and be heard. Talking with others that are in the same position and possibly experiencing similar problems can provide great relief. Our groups are relaxed, friendly and supportive. We invite you to join us at any one or all of the groups listed below. If you are unable to attend a group but would like someone to talk to we can meet or speak on the phone. Greenfield- 1st Tuesday, 5:15-6:45 pm & 3rd Wednesday, 12:30-2 pm, 90 Federal St., Greenfield. Childcare provided. Turners Falls- 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 11:30-1 pm, 294 Avenue A, Turners Falls. Please call to reserve childcare. Self care is very important and too often the last to make time for. You are important, even more so now with your added responsibilities. Make this a priority for you and join us! Just drop in. Refreshments served. For additional information, please call or email Pat Keith, Grandfamilies Program Coordinator, United Arc. patkeith@unitedarc.org, 413-563-1981 Julia Flannery Preschool aged children and their families/ caregivers are invited to The Bement School in historic Deerfield on Thursday, October 29 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Our guests will enjoy a story hour, make crafts, have a snack, and then enjoy a play performance by our first grade class. For more information: http://www.bement.org/bementplay15.pdf The Berkshire Museum has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to encourage families of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits. The program will enable low-income families (two adults and two children) to visit the Berkshire Museum free with the presentation of an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. Families can also visit any participating museum year-round for a minimal fee. Museums for All is part of the Berkshire Museum’s broad commitment to seek, include, and welcome all. Sharon Jacobson-deragon Chicopee Downtown Block Party is happening Saturday, September 12th, 2015 from 12:00 pm until 11:00 pm… food/drink, live entertainment and LOTS OF FAMILY FUN! The mission of this event is ” to promote the downtown as a public space with many functions and envision a bustling future for its streetscape” Free admission, and plenty of parking. We at the Chicopee Cultural Council will be there too, asking for opinions on what types of programs you as our community members would like to see funded by the generous grants we regrant locally from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. For more information please visit http://chicopeeblockparty.blogspot.com/ Ed Kaler First Child in the Woods: Caregiver and Infant/Toddler Walk Sat, Sep 26, 2015 10:00 am – 11:00 am Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, 127 Combs Rd., Easthampton Family (suitable for children 0 – 5 years) Members: Adult $5.00, Child free Nonmembers: Adult $7.00, Child free Join us for the perfect introduction to nature. This one-hour hike will allow your child or children, birth to 5 years old, to gently discover the natural world around them, and give you skills to confidently lead explorations of your own. This is an opportunity to explore the changing nature and beauty of Arcadia with your youngster each month. Feel free to stay longer to play in the nature play area or have a picnic lunch. Please dress for the weather, we will be outdoors the whole time. Call 413-584-3009 to register by phone. Community Acttion's Parent-Child Development Center NEW INFANT/TODDLER PROGRAMS! The Parent -Child Development Center is proud to now offer additional programs for Infants and Toddlers and pregnant women. New Early Head Start Infant/Toddler full-day, full-year classrooms in Turners Falls New Early Head Start home-visiting program for pregnant women and children 0-3 in Western Hampden County New Early Head Start Toddler full-day (7 hour) classroom) in Westfield We continue to offer FREE Head Start half-day preschool programs and FREE Early Head Start and Head Start home-visiting programs as well as state-subsidized, sliding scale options for your full-day childcare needs. Limited transportation available. Apply now for our new program options! Franklin County 413- 475-1405 Hampshire County 413-387-1250 Western Hampden County 413-654-1770. http://www.communityaction.us/parent-child-development-center-child-care-headstart-birth-3.html Shelly Bathe Lenn New Session Opens at The Garden Northampton, MA – The Garden: A Center for Grieving Children and Teens opens October 18, 2015 for new and returning bereaved families. All families with children ages 5-18 who have experienced the death of a close family member are invited to be a part of this support group free of charge. “Bringing my kids to The Garden helps us to make our first baby steps to mend our hearts and go on.” a Garden participant told us. Young people meet in small groups participating in projects; games and activities meant to facilitate their grieving process and led by trained and supervised adult volunteers. Adult family members meet separately with other caregivers to talk about how to support their children, who may or may not outwardly show their grief. The Garden will provide bereavement support at no cost to grieving families with young children from throughout Western Massachusetts beginning October 18. All groups are held at Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice at 168 Industrial Dr. in Northampton on Sunday afternoons. Families are encouraged to call now to schedule an intake interview or obtain more information. Contact Shelly Bathe Lenn at 413 582 5312 or via email shelly.thegarden@gmail.com Labor Day Canoe Mon, Sep 07, 2015 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Easthampton, 127 Combs Rd. Family (suitable for children 8 – 16 years) Adult $15.00, Child $15.00 Nonmembers: Enjoy a late summer paddle down the Mill River. We’ll keep an eye out for beaver as well as several bird species. Instructions and Directions: Dress to be on the water, possible, water shoes and a hat are recommended. Please bring water. For all programs below: Northampton, MA (August 24, 2015)—The Garden: A Center for Grieving Children and Teens—a program of Cooley-Dickinson VNA & Hospice supports grieving young people and their families at no charge, announces a Call for Artists. The Garden seeks local artists to participate in an inaugural fundraising silent-auction as part of the Garden Party scheduled for October 4th. The Garden Party will take place in the Healing Garden at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, MA We look forward to an incredible silent-auction! Artists are invited to submit a uniquely designed, 3-d watering can. The artist may paint, sculpt, transform, or adorn a watering can using mosaic, mirrors, tiles, or other media. The watering can may range in size from 12”-24”. Upon request an aluminum watering can to be provided by The Garden. All materials required for designing the watering can are the responsibility of the artist. All artist-designed watering cans and supplemental materials must be completed by October 1. Please contact Shelly Bathe Lenn with any questions at shelly_lenn@cooley-dickinson.org or 413 582 5312. Join us at Bug Hill Farm for… Odessa Piper loves Seasonal Pies! …Grand finale summer event on the farm… Sunday, August 22nd – 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Full event: $55, Luncheon only: $25, Workshop only: $30 Register here or call the farm 413-628-3980 http://www.bughillfarm.org Since our last luncheon & workshop, Tastes of Summer, was such a success, we’ve invited Chef Odessa Piper back to demonstrate her recipes for sweet and savory pies at an extra, grand finale summer event on the farm! James Beard Award-winning Chef Odessa Piper has discovered delicious combinations of seasonal ingredients encased in pies and tarts. Following a beautiful farm luncheon featuring Odessa’s recipes, she will share and demonstrate her secrets for these fabulous dishes. Perfect preparation for Thanksgiving and the winter holidays! Wow your friends and family with deliciously flakey crusts and exciting, new fillings. Luncheon Menu & Workshop Luncheon served at 12:45 Herbed Phyllo canapés with Bug Hill Farm Za’atar and Roast Tomatoes Parmesan Cups filled with salad of whole leaf herbs, autumn raspberries, creamy French Feta, and Bug Hill Farm Berry Shrub Vinaigrette Peach caramel Hickorynut Tarts Farm tour at 1:45 Experience Bug Hill’s gardens, perennial plantings, and farm store. Participants will have the opportunity to sample from the variety of products we make on the farm. Workshop demonstrations at 2:15 Odessa will share how dishes from the luncheon menu were made, providing recipes for delicious ways to encase fruits, herbs, and vegetables of the season in a variety of pies. She will cover tricks to tame difficult phyllo pastry into a reliable dough for canapés and tarts. Participants will also make serving cups out of parmesan cheese with a crisp, salty casing to compliment an entree salad of herbs and berries. Andrew Grant-Thomas Hey folks – in November my partner, Melissa, and I will launch a project called EmbraceRace. We’d very much welcome the participation of members from the Hilltown Families community. The idea is to pull together an online community of discussion and practice around caring for and socializing young kids in the context of race. We’ll have a web site, podcast, Facebook page, and other platforms, all forming an interactive community ofsupport for those of us – parents, teachers, counselors, grandparents, day careproviders, aunts and uncles – trying to raise kids with healthy racial sensibilities. Kid bloggers are more than welcome too! Please note that EmbraceRace is not only for parents! It’s for anyone who has a role in the lives of children and/or anyone who might have useful information, insight, questions, concerns, or experiences to share w/those who do – about race, for example. It’s for a great many of us! The heart and soul of the initiative will be the thoughts and ideas and questions and experiences that folks bring to the community table, often in the form of blog posts. Here’re some things to consider if you – or someone you know – might want to blog for EmbraceRace. 1. If you’re a parent, teacher, other caretaker, you don’t have to focus on your interaction with your kid(s) about race. EmbraceRace is largely about how adults engage with race and making ourselves more informed and thoughtful about it. Thinking of it that way really opens up the blogging possibilities. 2. Write (or record audio or video or …) about something you care about and want to engage. We hope people see this as an opportunity. 3. Don’t be afraid to make a little ‘project’ out of this. It can be just you, your thoughts, and your computer. It can also be you interviewing your kids. Or interviewing your parents about that race-related thing that happened in 8th grade. It could be a series of response posts between you and whomever. Or… who knows? Have fun with this! 4. Frequency and regularity of posting are up to you. We can very probably make whatever works for you work for EmbraceRace. 5. Be as thoughtful and honest as possible. Hey – none of us is likely to lay bare everything we think and feel around race (and family, friends, etc.) on a blog site. But being as honest and thoughtful as you can about your experiences and thinking – not relying on cliches or standby family narratives – will probably be most helpful to you and your audience. If you want anonymity, you can post under your first name or initials. 6. You don’t need to be an ‘authority’ on raising children or race, much less both, to post. In fact, our main premise is that very few of us can or would claim authority at that very challenging intersection. Engage anyway. Speak your mind, your experiences, insights, convictions, doubts, concerns… speak them anyway. 7. 300-1000 words sounds about right. We probably won’t be too strict about length; folks should take the space to say what they want to say. That said, we think people generally will prefer to read 800 words than 1600 words, so we would prefer the former as well. If interested, please contact me at agrantth@yahoo.com or Melissa at melissagiraud@gmail.com. And if you know folks you think would be interested, please share this note with them. Tastes of Summer Farm-To-Table Luncheon & Workshop with guest chef Didi Emmons and food writer Odessa Piper 12:30 to 3:30 on Saturday, August 1st rain date: August 2nd $55 for luncheon & workshop; $45 workshop; $15 luncheon Register online here or call the farm at 413-628-3980! A delicious luncheon meal inspired by local cultivated and wild foods from the region, followed bycooking demonstrations with culinary herb expert and author of Wild Flavors, Didi Emmons, and local foods pioneer and chef of the farm-to-table restaurant L’Etoile, Odessa Piper. The meal will feature Bug Hill’s fruits, as well as ingredients from local farms. Copies of Didi’s cookbook as well as Odessa’s booklet, “The Market Kitchen,” will be available for purchase. Stay after the workshop for pick-your-own berries, culinary herbs, and cutting flowers, plus a tour of the farm! Appetizer: farm-grown Za’atar and Hummus by farm intern Miriam Salad: Baby Arugula greens with purslane, currants, & anise hyssop flowers, dressed in spicy smoked lime dressing Soup: Ajo Blanco Gazpacho with rhubarb, raspberries, anise hyssop, & almonds Palette cleanser: Black Currant Sorbet made from Bug Hill berries and leaves by Fortini Gelato Entrée: Grilled Lavash Sandwiches with roasted squash, eggplant, and kale, gooseberries and currants, goat cheese, & thai basil pesto Dessert: Bumble berry tart with anise hyssop flower buds Drinks: Sparkling water flavored with Kiss of Cassis, Elderflower Power, & Black & Blue shrub Darcie Sosa Teen Outreach Nutrition Exercise (TONE) program aims to improve the health and well-being of teens ages 13 to 18. As teens progress through the program, they’ll earn free memberships and TONE gear along the way. Each teen must receive a quick physical assessment and fitness room orientation from one of our personal trainers prior to starting. Enrollment is free and on a rolling basis. Participation provides access to the Norris Aquatics Center, the Fitzpatrick Fitness Center, Beinecke Gymnasium and all of our free to member fitness and aquatics classes. TONE Perks: • FREE Trial Membership (to complete requirements; see below) • Personalized Wellness Plan • Exclusive TONE T-shirts for signing up • Earn Community Service Credits • Exclusive TONE Nutrition/Cooking Workshops • Earn a FREE Youth Membership (upon meeting requirements) Tone 1 Requirements: Receive a free 3 month trial membership while you complete the following: • 30 Workout Hours • 3 Hours Community Service (either at the Center or in the Community) • 1 Fitness Class (includes Aquatics Classes) Complete these requirements and earn a FREE 6 month membership, TONE water bottle, and access to TONE 2. • 4 Hours of Community Service (either at the Center or in the Community) • 2 Fitness Classes (includes Aquatics Classes) • Refer 1 friend to the program Complete these requirements and earn a FREE 6 month membership and TONE gym bag. TONE logoTo enroll, pick up a packet at the front desk or in the fitness office. For more information, please contact our Youth Intervention/Prevention Curriculum (YIPC) Coordinator at (413) 528-2810 ext. 30 or email YIPC@berkshiresouth.org. Amrita Ramanan Double Edge Theatre presents Once a Blue Moon (Cada Luna Azul) July 29 – August 23 on Wednesdays – Sundays at 8 p.m. 948 Conway Road in Ashfield Once a Blue Moon (Cada Luna Azul) is the first Latin American based spectacle in the company’s history, taking its story from the magic realism of Isabel Allende, Bioy Casares, and Jodorowski, as well as the popular theatre that Double Edge co-artistic director and actor Carlos Uriona created in his 20 years of work in his native Argentina. Joining us this Summer to compose the music will be Micaela Farias Gomez from Santadiabla and Manuel Uriona from Santadiabla and La Bersuit, visiting from Argentina; and Michal Kuriata from Poland who is creating the puppetry. the highly visual and imaginative performance will lead the audience alongside the hills, pastures, river, and gardens of Double Edge’s Farm, and will include sets created in collaboration with local and international visual artists and craftspeople, and the excitement of the Latin American carnival. Double Edge Theatre offers discounted ticket packages for families, as well as discounted tickets for groups of 8 or up. The Spectacle performances are family-friendly and we often have children from age 4 and up in attendance. For more information, visit http://www.doubleedgetheatre.org/blue-moon.html Hello! Cultural Care Au Pair is currently seeking a Local Childcare Consultant (LCC) for the Northampton area. You are an organizer, a mediator, a diplomat, a marketer and an advocate. You will find that working closely with host families and au pairs and marketing the Cultural Care Au Pair program are some of the most exciting and rewarding aspects of the local childcare coordinator role. Become a local childcare consultant (LCC) in your community! Cultural Care Au Pair provides flexible, affordable childcare for American families, and we rely on our local childcare consultants (LCCs) to provide on-the-ground support for host parents and au pairs during their year together. As an LCC, you are an independent contractor working out of your home office and have access to the main office as needed throughout the year. As an LCC, you’ll have the opportunity to: Provide local families with a much-needed customer service Develop friendships with au pairs from all over the world Become the local expert on au pair childcare in your community Earn commission and other incentives based on your success Qualify for domestic and international incentive trips Network and learn with like-minded colleagues at local and national meetings Interested? Learn more about the local childcare coordinator position or submit your qualifications today! http://consultant.culturalcare.com/local-childcare-consultant.html Free fun outdoor yoga in Southwick, Wednesday evenings in July. July 8, 15, 22 and 29, from 7:00 to 8:15. BYOM (Bring your own mat). Eve Rosenfeld I’m a research assistant at Harvard, working on a research study to understand typically developing children’s social and emotional development. We have a study for kids ages 8-13 and their parents, in order to better understand what factors lead to the development of social problems in kids. We’re recruiting families to participate this summer. We try to keep the study FUN for the kids (they receive prizes and gift cards) and parents are reimbursed as well for their time. It’s a great way to get involved and be a part of science! The study information is below, if you are interested! Thanks for your consideration! Please let me know if you have ANY questions! Healthy Kids Study: The Social Neuroscience and Psychopathology lab at Harvard University is enrolling children ages 8-13 in a study exploring how the brain processes social situations and how this relates to children’s experiences of the world around them and their social relationships. Your child may be eligible to participate if she or he: 1) Is between the ages of 8-13 2) Has no history of mental illness (e.g. anxiety, depression, psychosis) 3) Has no history of neurological problems The study involves 2 parts: 1) A 3-4 hour behavioral session that includes questionnaires and interviews with a researcher. ($10/hour for the family) 2) A one-hour long brain scan during which your child will be asked to do some simple tasks ($25/hour for the family) Additionally, your child will have a choice of receiving a gift card at the end of each part of the study. To learn more about participating please call Sarah Hope Lincoln at 559-904-4431 or email childsocialstudy@gmail.com COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCES FOR HILLTOWN TEENS AND FAMILIES: Compiled by the Southern Hilltowns Domestic Violence Task Force, this handy guide can help families living in the hilltowns find the services they need. Brianna Rettig MASS MoCA is looking to hire individuals to work part time in Kidspace. Two positions are open: Kidspace ArtBar Assistant (part time; weekend hours required) & Art Ninjas Camp Counselors (seasonal part-time). See http://www.massmoca.org/opportunities.php Camp Counselors work with the Camp Director to run the Art Ninjas Camp. Each camp day revolves around a weekly theme and daily mission, and will include art projects, outdoor play, yoga/meditation, exploration in the MASS MoCA galleries, and free time. Each week includes a day-long hike. Campers range from ages 5-12; there are 20 campers per camp session. You may read more about the specifics of each camp here [http://kidspace.massmoca.org/art-camps/].  Provide a safe and healthy environment for all campers  Assist with leading art projects  Effectively monitor campers’ behaviors  Set up and clean up art activities and maintain cleanliness of camp space  Serve as a positive role model for the campers  Problem-solve through situations and seek assistance when necessary  Maintain open communication with all camp staff  Guide campers in participating successfully in all camp activities  Participate in staff meetings (Monday and Friday afternoons)  18 years or older  Experience working with children  Ability to work and communicate with a variety of age and skill levels  Ability to think quickly and effectively on your feet  Energetic, responsible, dependable, and adaptable  Art-making experience  Camp counselor or art teaching experience  CPR/First Aid certified $10/hour. Hours are 8:15am-5pm, Monday-Fridays, from August 10-28. One training day is required on Wednesday, August 5, from 9am-5pm. If you are not already certified, there will be a mandatory CPR and First Aid training (date to be determined). We will be doing a CORI (background) check for all accepted applicants. Please email your resume and application (found at http://www.massmoca.org/opportunities.php) to Museum Educator and Camp Director Hilary Knecht at education@massmoca.org. ArtBar assistants oversee public hours in the Kidspace gallery, facilitating drop-in art-making experiences for families. The ArtBar offers dynamic art activities that are thematically connected to current MASS MoCA exhibitions, especially the Kidspace exhibition, Walk in My Shoes. Assistants would fill in part-time, as needed. Responsibilities include preparing and tidying the gallery, welcoming visitors and answering questions, and supporting art-making by explaining and distributing art projects and materials. Successful candidates should be friendly, outgoing, and interested in the arts, and have flexible schedules. $10/hour. Shifts are from 10am-7pm on Thursdays-Saturdays and 10am-6pm on Sundays-Wednesdays. Position would have occasional hours in July and move to 30+ hours per week from August 10 – September 7 (subject to availability). Preferably, the candidate would be available to stay on to work occasional weekend hours as-needed throughout the school year. Must be 18 years or older to apply. Please email your resume and cover letter to Museum Educator Hilary Knecht at education@massmoca.org. Timothy L. AMHERST COMMUNITY BAND CONCERTS IN SWEETSER PARK – 6/12, 7/17, 8/14 The Amherst Business improvement District in collaboration with Tim Anderson, director of the UMass Minuteman marching band, is thrilled to announce the launch of three Amherst Community Band Concerts this summer. The concerts are scheduled for June 12, July 17, and August 14 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm in Sweetser Park in downtown Amherst. The first Amherst Community band concert on June 12th kicks off the Amherst BID’s ‘Downtown Beats’, a series of musical events, aimed to bring more music and people into downtown Amherst during the summer. Another component of Downtown Beats is the Kendrick Park Summer Concert series, comprised of four concerts scheduled for July 16, 23, 30 and August 6 from 5:30-8:00pm. The Kendrick Park series will have musical acts from a variety of genres. All concerts during Amherst BID’s Downtown Beats are free and open to the public. Food will not be sold at the concerts. Attendees are encouraged to purchase food and drinks at the many delicious restaurants surrounding both concert venues. For more information about the Amherst BID and upcoming events, visit http://www.amherstdowntown.com SANTANDER AND NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION LAUNCH 2015 SANTANDER SOCCER SCHOLARS PROGRAM Parents Invited to Nominate Children; Sweepstakes Honors Star Students with Once-in-a-Lifetime In-Game Opportunities at Each Home Game throughout 2015 Season What: In celebration of its commitment to education and the successful start to the New England Revolution’s 2015 season, Santander Bank, N.A. has announced the launch of its second consecutive Santander Soccer Scholars program. The program gives New England youth the chance to win a unique VIP Match Day experience with the Revolution in recognition of their academic achievement. To participate in the Santander Soccer Scholars program, parents are invited to submit up to 100 words highlighting their child’s finest academic accomplishments from the 2014-2015 school year (www.revolutionsoccer.net/santander-soccer-scholars), between April 7 and October 1, 2015. Sweepstakes open only to individual legal residents of the six (6) New England states (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT) who have attained the age of majority in their state of residence as of the date of entry. Participants in the Revolution clinic must be between the ages of six and 17. This Sweepstakes begins at 9:00 a.m. (ET) on April 7, 2015 and ends at 5:00 p.m. (ET) on October 1, 2015 (the “Sweepstakes Period”). Who: New England parents and their children, ages six through 17 When: Scholars selected at random from entries on a rolling basis; one winner per each New England Revolution home game Now through October 1, 2015 Where: Matches held at: Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot Pl, Foxborough, MA 02035 Enter online: http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/santander-soccer-scholars Gator Grins returns to the Gateway Complex Huntington – Gator Grins—the school-based dental services program in the Gateway Regional School District—is returning from Chester Elementary school and will begin clinic hours on Tuesday, May 12 with students at Gateway complex and Littleville elementary. Once staff are back on the Gateway campus, the program will operate Tuesdays and Thursdays until the end of the school year and start up again in September. Gator Grins will be serving students attending Littleville Elementary School, Gateway Regional Middle School, and the Jr./Sr. High School. Both Gator Grins and the Gateway School-Based Health Center are operated by Hilltown Community Health Centers, Inc. Gator Grins provides comprehensive dental exams, x-rays, dental cleaning, fluoride varnishes, dental sealants, amalgam (silver-colored) and composite (white) fillings and emergency dental care. Students who need more extensive treatment are referred to Huntington or Worthington Health Center where they would be accompanied by their parents/caregivers. Services are funded through grants and insurance billing; no student is denied dental care because of an inability to pay. Under the direction of HCHC’s Dental Department Director, Dr. MaryLou Stuart, Gator Grins Director Dr. Emily Bowden, registered dental hygienists Liz Spooner and Lori Paquette, dental assistant Susan Hedges, coordinator Kristen Brakey and Program Manager Kiirsten Cooper. Over its first few years, the program has grown to serve over 400 Gateway students. In addition, as more students receive routine and preventative dental care on a regular basis, the resources required for restorative (fillings) work has decreased substantially. In addition to providing comprehensive dental care, staff from Gator Grins is also available to do classroom educational demonstrations if requested by teachers. Parents who wish to enroll their child(ren) into Gator Grins need to complete a permission form and medical history, which are available on the Gateway website (www.grsd.org), under the Parents & Students drop-down menu > forms) or the http://www.hchcweb.org website or by contacting the people listed below. If your child has an existing treatment plan that needs to be signed, please do so as soon as possible. Gator Grins cannot begin treatment on any student without permission. Please contact Kristen Brakey, Gator Grins program coordinator (413) 667-3009, ext. 239 or Kirsten Cooper at (413) 667-1042 ext. 103 if you have questions. Northampton Mayor’s Youth Commission Announces BenchWalk 2015 An event aimed at bringing art to the downtown area and celebrating Northampton Today, the Northampton Mayor’s Youth Commission announced BenchWalk 2015, The Summer Festival, a celebration of art and public space. BenchWalk is a public art project funded by local businesses, organizations, and residents. Artists and Northampton schools will be invited to create unique and imaginative paintings on the benches of downtown Northampton later this spring. Awards will be given to the artists for originality and creativity. The Youth Commission, through donations from local businesses, will be paying selected artists to paint the benches of downtown Northampton. Each artist will be paid a stipend of $200-$450. Artists will have a period to submit proposals before they are judged by a jury and narrowed down to the best designs. During May, there will be a time period for artists to paint the benches. BenchWalk was inspired by a similar project discussed in 2005 by the Youth Commission. Additionally, the recent challenges facing Northampton’s downtown area helped reignite the Youth Commission’s determination to create BenchWalk and celebrate public space. The Youth Commission has worked closely with the Northampton Arts Council, Department of Public Works, and Mayor’s Office in designing and launching BenchWalk. Additionally, the Youth Commission has worked with local artist David Teeple, who has played an important role as a mentor and an art expert. He has been an advisor for budgeting, choosing paint, and event logistics. Northampton City Council President and Youth Commission Liaison, William H. Dwight strongly endorsed the Youth Commission’s initiative. BenchWalk and the Youth Commission’s recent sponsorship and vote in support of the Northampton plastic bag ban join a growing list of initiatives the Youth Commission has worked on to improve their community. For artists interested in submitting a proposal and people interested in donating, please visit http://www.northamptonma.gov/benchwalk or email nohobenchwalk@gmail.com. ABOUT THE YOUTH COMMISSION The Northampton Youth Commission serves to create a means of communication between city leaders and young people in Northampton. The Northampton Youth Commission is a group of people between the ages of 13 – 18 who are interested in working to improve the lives of young people in the community by discussing issues of concern and working to provide solutions. We are always open to new ideas and suggestions to involve youth in the community. For more information contact: nohobenchwalk@gmail.com or hampmyc@gmail.com for the Youth Commission and others involved in BenchWalk: Jonathan Goldman- jgoldman@northampton-k12.us or 413-695-8773 Mariel Lutz- mlutz@northampton-k12.us Bill Dwight- bdwight@comcast.net or 413-262-6710 Robert Quinn-O'Connor The Franklin Regional Council of Governments’ (FRCOG) Citizen Corps Program will hold a training for medical and non-medical personnel who want to volunteer in times of disaster on Saturday, April 25th from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Hawlemont Regional School, 10 School Street, Charlemont, MA 01339. Medical Reserve Corps volunteers assist in medical emergencies such as disasters, catastrophic incidents, mass vaccinations and prophylaxis for potential epidemics. Roles are assigned depending on the volunteer’s license, qualifications and training. Medical personnel from all areas are needed but even those without licenses can help in numerous ways. There are a set of required classes and then an expectation that the volunteer will keep up with necessary trainings in the future. The MRC holds occasional drills, an annual meeting, and short monthly meetings. All volunteers must complete a CORI check, a Personal and Family Preparedness Plan, two Incident Command classes and CPR/First Aid certification (if not already certified) within one year of joining the MRC. Registration is required. Questions can be directed to the MRC Coordinator at 413-774-3167 X137 or emailed to citizencorps@frcog.org. The Myth of the Perfect Parent: How the Buddha’s Teachings on Perception Helps Us See Through This Myth Sunday, March 29, 2015, 6:00-7:30pm A meditation and discussion with Adi Bemak http://insightpv.org/calendar/ $5-10 optional donation for Insight PV; opportunity to donate to the teacher No pre-registration required. Drop-ins welcome. Adi Bemak will kick off a five-week series focused on the “Myth of the Perfect Parent”, hosted by the Insight PV parent meditation group. You are welcome to attend any and all weeks. The weeks in April will be facilitated by members of the Insight PV parent group, exploring such topics as: What does it mean to be a “good enough” parent? Reconciling work/life priorities as a parent What expectations do we have at different development stages? (pregnancy, birth, baby, pre-school, adolescent, adult) How to accept ourselves as we are, while at the same time being open to change? Monica Moran The pizza party fundraiser for Hilltown Safety at Home will be from 6-9pm at the VFW in Russell this Friday, March 6th. It is sponsored by Friends of Hilltown Safety at Home. For more information call Phil at 413-977-1234 or email southernhillsdvtaskforce@gmail.com. Come to a family friendly pizza party fundraiser this Friday at the VFW in Russell! There will be music and lots and lots of raffles. There will be pizza, veggies, salad, and desserts! Kids under 5 come for free. Others pay $10 per person or $25 for a family. All money raised will go to Hilltown Safety at Home, which funds a domestic violence advocate in the hilltowns. NORTHAMPTON KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 2015 DATES & TIMES Please come to one of the following registration sessions: Wednesday March 4 from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon Thursday March 5 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Saturday March 7 from 10 am – 12:00 noon All Sessions to be held at: JFK Middle School’s Community Room, 100 Bridge Road, Florence, MA. Family-friendly activities from 10:00 a.m. to noon March 7 to coincide with kindergarten registration. Activities include a local storyteller, story time, other fun activities, and a chance to practice getting on and off a school bus. Save Time: Download Registration Forms online: http://northampton- k12.us/kindergarten-registration Required Documents: child’s original birth certificate, proof of residency (1 of the following: utility bill, mortgage/tax payment, signed lease, bank/credit card statement, pay stub), child’s health record: BOTH immunizations and proof of a physical exam, parent’s photo id. General Questions? Ball Barbara Black, Early Childhood Coordinator at (413) 587-1471. Registration Questions? Call Jennifer Towler, Registrar at (413) 587-1328 writerjax The Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts Scholarship Committee announces scholarship applications are now available online at http://www.adclubwm.org. Applications will also be available through guidance departments at high schools in Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties, or by contacting the Ad Club at 413-736-2582. Western Massachusetts seniors who plan to attend an accredited college or technical school to study advertising, communications, marketing or graphics arts and will be attending in September 2015 are encouraged to apply. The scholarship must be applied against tuition and fees at the school. Candidates will be judged on academic performance, extracurricular activities, community service and/or work experience, a demonstrated interest in advertising, communications, marketing or graphic design, personal recommendations, and a letter of introduction outlining future plans. In 2015, one $1000 scholarship will be awarded. Completed scholarship applications and all support materials must be submitted to the Ad Club and postmarked by Friday, February 27, 2015. Scholarship decisions are made by the Scholarship Committee of Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts, and are considered final. The scholarship will be awarded at the Ad Club’s Creative Awards show in May. 30th Annual Maple Fest and Craft Fair Chester, Massachusetts, a small town in the foothills of the Berkshires, is celebrating the beginning of spring with a Festival. March is the month that heralds the start of the sugaring season, as days warm and lengthen, and the first signs of spring become visible .You are invited to visit Chester Center to experience old time sugaring first hand and relive simpler times. Come to the hills to cure your cabin fever and spend a day in the country, on Saturday, March 21, 2015, as the Chester Hill Association sponsors its 30th Annual Maple Fest, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., on the Skyline Trail in old Chester Center. Begin your day with a traditional Country Breakfast consisting of pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham, juice, coffee and featuring local maple syrup. Breakfast will be served continuously from 9:00 A.M. ‘til noon at the First Congregational Church. The cost for adults is $8.00 and $5.00 for children under 10. After breakfast, visit local artisans and craftspeople, at the old schoolhouse across the road. Begin the afternoon listening to the sound of the Pioneer Valley Fiddlers, scheduled to play at the church at noon. Enjoy farm animals, check out a working fire truck and marvel at furniture made from tree branches. All day long, wagons pulled by tractors will carry guests back and forth to High Meadows Sugar House to observe the production of maple syrup. This year we will again offer wagon rides powered by a team of draft horses. In addition, the children will be able to ride through the snowy fields on sleds pulled by snowmobiles. Latecomers to the Maple Fest may purchase coffee, soft drinks, hot dogs, hamburgers, fries and the famous Chester Chili from the food cart throughout the day. Also, be sure to purchase your raffle tickets- the prizes feature unique local products, gift certificates and a large basket of Chester Hill products. The Chester Hill Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history and traditions of the area, is the sponsor for this event. The Chester Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, partially funds the Maple Fest. Hilltown Community Development Corporation is now accepting applications for an affordable housing lottery. Apartments are located in Haydenville, Williamsburg, and Chesterfield, and include all newly renovated and affordable studio, 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom sized units. There are mobility and sensory adapted units available. Income restrictions apply; this is an equal housing opportunity. Units will become available between April 1, 2015-Feb. 2016. Applications can be mailed or emailed, or found at local town offices and libraries. Tenants will be chosen through a lottery in June 2015. The application deadline is Friday, May 8, 2015. Please contact Teri at 413-296-4536 x110 or TeriR@HilltownCDC.org for more information, or visit http://www.HilltownCDC.org for an application. The Gateway Regional Guidance Department invites area eighth grade students and their parents/guardians to an informative presentation on the transition from junior high school to Gateway Regional High School. This event will be held on Thursday, February 26 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Students, parents and guardians will meet the high school guidance counselors, learn about the course scheduling process and graduation requirements, and discover high school clubs and activities. Current high school students will also serve on a Question and Answer panel, and will answer student and parent questions about the high school experience. Guided tours of the building will take place at the end of the presentation. Students who are applying to area vocational schools are also encouraged to attend the information session, although students applying to a vocational school for the fall MUST have their application materials into the guidance office by March 2nd in order to be eligible.. If you are planning to attend, please RSVP for the February 26th event by calling the high school guidance office at (413) 685-1107 or emailing jiglesias@grsd.org. Deirdre Arthen 6th Grade Openings! The Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School, now located in Easthampton, is expanding its 6th grade class and has a number of openings in that grade this year in addition to the usual Kindergarten spaces. The lottery is February 5, so applications need to be turned in by Feb. 4. You can find them and more information about the school at: http://www.hilltowncharter.org . Jill Wheat Preschool/Toddler Music Group Update: This group has switched from Thursday to SUNDAY afternoons from 3:30PM-4:30PM with about 30-45min’s of lead music/movement activity & about 30-15min’s of free play. Starts 1/18 This is a parent/child group meaning that parents actively participate in singing/moving activities with the child they bring. Free play happens for a short time afterwards but not during the guided music time. It works best with children at least 2 years old up to 5 years but other ages are welcome with parent adaptations. 5 Sundays starting 1/18 at 215 Richview Ave, North Adams in the downstairs studio room. 3 children will make this happen. Please spread the word………Hope you can make it! Pre-Registration required please by 1/16 so that we know if the group will run & planning can happen. Email Jill to pre-register & for more info or go to the website link. Do you know where to get help if you or someone you know is being hurt by a partner? 74% of hilltowners do!! Help us raise that to 100%! Tell your friends and family members about these confidential resources in the hilltowns: Hilltown Safety at Home: cell 413-559-8039 or office 413-685-3911 (domestic violence advocate who can meet at a safe place in the hilltowns) Safe Passage: 888-345-5282 (24/7 hotline) and services in Northampton Center for Women and Comm: 888-337-0800 (24/7 hotline) and services in Amherst and Huntington GLBTQ Domestic Violence Project: 800-832-1901 Moving Forward (for offenders): 888-636-9050 Monica Moran for the Southern Hilltown Domestic Violence Task Force Visit us on Facebook at Southern Hilltown Domestic Violence Task Force or email us at southernhillsdvtaskforce@gmail.com Parents of students living in the Gateway Regional School District are advised that applications are now available for students interested in applying to Smith Vocational or Westfield Vocational High Schools for the 2015-16 school year. Applications are available in the Jr. High School Guidance Office for 8th student. Current high school students who wish to apply for a vocational school next year may contact the high school guidance office (413) 685-1107. PARENTS: Are you looking for something constructive for your kids to do? KIDS: Bored? Want someone to hang out with and have fun? The Youth Mentoring Program of CCB is looking to match school-age children with a mature, caring adult to spend time at a community organization once a week. For more information please contact Diane Morris at dmorris@ccberkshire.org or 413-663-6593 ext. 39. You can also download an application at http://www.ccberkshire.org. We hope to hear from you soon! Monday January 12, 2015, 6:00 pm For the planning of the FY15 CDBG grant. Participating communities: Chesterfield, Cummington, Goshen, Peru, Plainfield, Williamsburg and Worthington Where: Town of Chesterfield Selectboard Meeting Room Come share your input on proposed projects: – Housing Rehabilitation – Hilltown Elder Network – Health Outreach Program for Elders – Hilltown Food Pantry – Childcare Subsidy Program Your participation and input on these programs is greatly appreciated! If you cannot make the hearing, but would like to provide input, please contact Bea by Friday January 9th at 413-296-4536, ext. 115 or beavh@hilltowncdc.org The Gateway Family Center in Huntington, MA, receives many requests during the holidays for socks, sized from infant through adult. That’s why Meghan Crane and Grace LeBarron, 8th are heading up a sock drive for the Gateway Family Center. From now through January 12, new socks may be donated at collection boxes throughout the Gateway hilltowns. All donated socks will be distributed through the Gateway Family Center. Donations boxes are located at Gateway Regional High School, Littleville Elementary School, Chester Elementary School, and Porter Memorial Library in Blandford. If you have any questions, please email hilltownsockdrive@gmail.com. Sheri Levson AUDITIONS FOR FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Dec 7 at 3:30pm and Dec 10 at 7pm – Open auditions for anyone age 9 and older. Males, ages 14 – 35 who can learn to dance, are especially encouraged to audition! Please prepare a song that is NOT from Fiddler! An accompanist will be provided. Bring sheet music and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Auditions, rehearsals, and performances will be at Sinai Temple, 1100 Dickinson St., Springfield, MA Performance dates are March 26-29, 2015. For more information contact Sheri Levson 413-736-3619 or levsong@verizon.net Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Broadway premier! Jessica Sweeney The Northern Berkshire Neighbors program of the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is seeking community-minded individuals to take part in a free Community Outreach and Civic Engagement training program. Ideal participants must be committed to making positive change in the Northern Berkshires and learning how to assist residents in accessing available services. The training will take place over a 6-month period and meet every Thursday from 5:30pm to 8pm beginning February 19, 2015. As part of the training, participants will learn of the many health and human service providers and community organizations in the northern Berkshire region. In addition, participants will engage in workshops and training on topics such as different styles of leadership, accessing local government, public speaking, community organizing, conflict management, how to create a neighborhood association and other related topics. In addition to the training, participants will be broken into groups to complete a community project of their choosing, aimed at meeting and/or addressing a community need. A letter of interest is required to register for the training. Please send a letter of interest and your full contact information to 61 Main Street, Suite 218, North Adams, MA 01247 or email jsweeney@nbccoalition.org no later than January 20, 2015. For more information, call Jess or Annie at 413-663-7588. BARD COLLEGE AT SIMON’S ROCK TO OPEN TWO-YEAR COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL IN THE FALL OF 2015 GREAT BARRINGTON, MASS., November 3, 2014—Nearly fifty years after becoming America’s first early college, Bard College at Simon’s Rock will establish the nation’s first ninth and tenth grade program that enables both boarding and day students to receive their associate of arts degree in just four years. Bard Academy at Simon’s Rock, located in Great Barrington, Mass., will welcome its first ninth-grade class in the fall of 2015, according to Leon Botstein, president of Bard College. Upon completing the tenth grade, Academy students begin full-time college study at Bard College at Simon’s Rock, earning their AA after two years and, in the case of over half the college’s students, their bachelor of arts degree after two more. In 1979, Bard joined with Simon’s Rock Early College, founded in Great Barrington in 1966 by pioneering educator Elizabeth Blodgett Hall for students who wanted to start college in their junior year of high school. Today, Bard College at Simon’s Rock enrolls 350 students. Most Simon’s Rock graduates proceed to earn graduate degrees at highly selective universities. Alumni include seven Fulbright Fellows, one Rhodes Scholar, a MacArthur Fellow and six alumni on the Forbes 30 under 30. The Princeton Review recently rated Simon’s Rock higher than Harvard, Yale or Princeton for academics. Bard Academy at Simon’s Rock will be modeled in part after the Bard High School Early Colleges (BHSEC), alternative public schools in New York City, Newark, and Cleveland, where students complete both high school and the associate of arts degree in four years. In 2012-13, BHSEC Manhattan was ranked as one of highest performing public high schools in New York City, with an A grade, from the New York City Department of Education. “Bard Academy at Simon’s Rock is a reflection of the tremendous success experienced by the BHSECs, which, in turn, owe their existence to the achievements of Simon’s Rock,” said President Botstein, who is also a professor of arts and humanities at Bard and music director of the American Symphony Orchestra. “The addition of the ninth and tenth grades completes Simon’s Rock’s standing as the senior and flagship protagonist of the early college movement.” The dean of Bard Academy will be Ian Bickford, a Bard College at Simon’s Rock graduate who earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of California at Berkeley, a master’s degree at Stanford University, and his doctorate at the City University of New York. Dr. Bickford, a former professor of English at Bard College at Simon’s Rock and BSHEC Queens, points out that the Academy will better prepare students to enter and thrive in college after just two years of high school. The Academy program will capitalize on the intellectual strengths of the College: seminar-style classes that offer authentic exchange among students; a curriculum that embraces clear writing as both a means to and a reflection of clear thinking; a commitment to interdisciplinary inquiry; and opportunities for sustained, independent research by students. “The traditional high school structure can be drawn out and wasteful, with the last two years devoted to students preparing for standardized testing, filling out college applications, and taking courses merely to enhance their admission prospects,” he says. “We’re looking for students who want to take control of their education, who are intellectually ambitious and curious, who feel frustrated at being told to wait, students who would be better served interacting with teachers who are experts in their fields.” While the new academy will share the college’s philosophy, faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities on a bucolic 275-acre campus, its students will reside in a separate dormitory with a dedicated residential staff and study their own liberal arts and sciences curriculum. Academy students will be assigned a faculty advisor, while students in the College will serve as role models and mentors, providing academic tutoring and advice. Dr. Bickford notes that all members of the Academy and the College are taught by faculty who have earned the highest degrees in their fields. “Who better, after all, to help students prepare for college than their future college professors?” he notes. Peter Laipson, Provost of Bard College at Simon’s Rock said in summation, “The new entry point to Simon’s Rock offered by the Academy enriches our longstanding mission to provide students the opportunity to begin college at a younger age in the company of intellectual and social peers. Elizabeth Blodgett Hall founded Simon’s Rock because she believed that the educational path most students followed was a waste of their time and talents. She realized that they were eager to do much more sophisticated work than was asked or expected of them, especially in the last two years of high school. She was right, and both Simon’s Rock and the institutions it has inspired and helped lead – the BHSECs – demonstrate convincingly that we have a better model. We take younger students seriously as thinkers and provide them opportunities to engage with challenging ideas and questions. In turn, they demonstrate a truly remarkable capacity for deep, rigorous, and independent thought.” Prospective Academy students and parents are invited to visit the school’s Web page at simons-rock.edu/academy, call 1-800-235-7186 or email bardacademy@simons-rock.edu for more information or to schedule a visit. An information session and reception will be held at the campus on 84 Alford Road in Great Barrington, MA on November 10 from 4p.m.-6p.m. and is open to educators, community members and the general public. Attendees are asked to RSVP to bardacademy@simons-rock.edu. Kimberly Rock Bard College at Simon’s Rock krock@simons-rock.edu Meredyth Babcock Wild & Scenic VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Tidying the East Branch Trail Workday Join us Saturday October 11th 9am. – 1pm. Bring your gloves, shovels & sense of humor Meet at the TTOR Chesterfield Gorge parking area Sign up by calling 413 623-2070 My name is Rachel Jones and I am the Director of the Gateway to College Program at Springfield Technical Community College. This is a scholarship program for Springfield students, ages 16-20, who have dropped out of school or at-risk of not completing high school, but have a desire to get back on track and earn a diploma and go to college. What makes Gateway to College truly unique is that our students will not only have a chance to earn a high school diploma, but Gateway participants will also be earning college credits toward an associate’s degree or certificate here at STCC. Gateway to College at STCC is an educational alternative for young motivated people who may not have had success in other learning environments. Gateway to College students, can expect to be challenged, just as any high school or college student would be. Our philosophy as a program and as a staff is that all students have the ability to achieve academic success and deserve the highest quality of education. We just ask that students are willing to focus and work hard. Students selected to participate in the Gateway to College Scholarship program will have no out of pocket expenses for their tuition, fees, or books while participating in the program. In addition to academic and financial assistance, students will have an Academic Counselor dedicated to their success. The Academic Counselor guides students through the college experience as an advisor, instructor and a mentor. They will assist students with different facets of the college experience -everything from teaching students about careers and time management to providing referrals to community resources. We encourage you to pass along this information and the attached brochure to any young person who may be a good fit for this terrific opportunity and please feel free to contact us for more information at 413-755-4581, stop by our office on campus in building 16 (Garvey Hall) room 285 or http://www.stcc.edu/gatewaytocollege/ If you’d like for me to come to speak with potential students and/or your staff, please let me know. Also, we’d love if you were able to include our program information on your website as another resource for young people. Director, Gateway to College WILLIAMSBURG CULTURAL COUNCIL The Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community. SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS The Williamsburg CC has set an October 15 postmark deadline for organizations, schools and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. These grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Williamsburg. For specific guidelines and complete information on the Williamsburg Cultural Council, contact the Council at: BurgyCC@yahoo.com. Application forms and more information about the Local Cultural Council Program are available online at http://www.mass-culture.org/lcc_public.asp. Application forms are also available at Meekins Library and the Town Clerk’s office. Marin of Middlefield Great Job opportunity for sharing your enthusiasm for health and food. Flexibility on hours, days. Qualities sought: Cook/ teacher/ food coop organizer/ gardener/ health & nutrition coach. Mainly Cook, able to feed 30+ efficiently, familiar with commercial kitchen equipment, good at meats as well as vegetarian dishes. Passed CORI check & ServSafe. Good at independent initiative. Where: Middlefield Ma (Western Mass), beautiful country location with dining hall and community kitchen of a nonprofit members’ organization (Blossom Center), plus employee wellness program for 20-person businesses (AzureGreen.net & Abyss Distribution). See http://www.Ezmereld.org for place. Call Marin (Tamarin) at AzureGreen 413-623-2155 x111 for info or interview. The Garden: A Center for Grieving Children and Teens opens October 19, 2014 for new and returning bereaved families. All families with children ages 5-18 who have experienced the death of a close family member are invited to be a part of this support group free of charge. Children meet in small groups participating in projects; games and activities meant to facilitate their grieving process and led by trained and supervised adult volunteers. Adult family members meet separately with other caregivers to talk about how to support their children, who may or may not outwardly show their grief. The Garden will provide bereavement support at no cost to families with young children from throughout the Hampshire and Franklin counties All groups are held at the Hampshire Regional YMCA in Northampton on Sunday afternoons. Families are encouraged to call immediately to schedule an intake interview or obtain more information. Contact Shelly Bathe Lenn at 413 584 7086 or via email shelly.thegarden@gmail.com Lezlie Densmore Every year, volunteers from La Leche League organize a Nursing Mothers’ Booth at the Big E in West Springfield, MA.The fair runs from Sept 12 – 28 this year. Typically 1600 people will use this space over the 17 day fair. We also hand out breastfeeding information sheets and contact info for Leaders in MA, RI, CT, and VT. We need volunteers to help staff the booth. I’ve got some of the schedule filled in with last year’s volunteers, but we need more help. Please consider volunteering for a 4 hour shift. I have free tickets and parking passes for the volunteers and you’re welcome to explore the fair the rest of the day. If you have a small child and can only cover 2 hours, that’s fine as well. All that’s required is to greet mothers, hand out LLL information, keep an eye on the booth. We want mothers and their families to feel welcome. If you know someone that might be interested, please give them my email address. LLL Big E coordinator LezlieDen@gmail.com Parent-Child Home Program Free Books! Free Toys! Fun Activities! We can enhance the skills you already give your child. Help your child get ready for school by reading and playing with them! The Parent-Child Home Program can show you how, through half-hour home visits scheduled at your convenience. A trained home visitor can work with you and your child on skills to support their success in school. Best of all, you get to keep the high-quality books and toys they bring, completely free! Eligible children are between 16 and 36 months. Now enrolling for the new program year beginning in September!! Space is limited; call Chiara at 413-664-4821. jennifercimini1 Please help, Mrs. Cimini (me) get her classroom ready for school… Consider donating to We’ve Got the Right Stuff a DONORS CHOOSE Classroom Project! I am 4th grade teacher at Craneville Elementary School in the Central Berkshire Regional School District who needs your help! To learn more about the details of this project, please read below or follow the provided project link: http://bit.ly/TzxC8w (you can also copy and paste the link into your web browser)… Thank you! What is your fondest memory of school? My hopes and dreams are for ALL my students to remember wanting to come to school ready to learn each day, knowing that they were cared for, trusted, believed in, and greeted each day where they are socially, emotionally, academically, and physically. My students take on the roles of a Reading and Writing Workshop Model, Responsive Classroom. They are the creators, drivers, and believers behind how our classroom looks like, feels like, and sounds like throughout our day, every day! They are the facilitators in their learning and I am their guide in their success and growth. A Growth mindset! I not only challenge myself, but also my students to stop thinking about each school subject, content area as segregated learning, instead we will be challenged to see how each subject is relevant to one another and to the real world. Our reading block is not just reading the way we remember it, instead it is a cross curricular LITERACY block, learning across the genres, including Social Studies/History, Science/Engineering, Mathematics, and English Language Arts. We are a blended classroom – traditional, digital; built and based on rigorous content and application of knowledge through higher-order thinking skills! Imagine taking the ultimate United States of America field trip. In our classroom students will do just this. The following is a description of variety of materials I am requesting and how students will use them in the classroom. It begins with book boxes that will be able to hold 60 nonfiction textbooks, picture books, National Geographic books, DK Eyewitness books on US states, national parks, national landmarks, symbols, and our democracy. Students will explore North America with the requested atlases, puzzles, games, activities, flashcards, coloring books, and more. Now imagine science without any experiments. Not in this room! I’ve requested science station kits where students will become weather and climate experts, build weather stations, listen to and record live meteorologist broadcasts on iPads with the new earbuds/mics I have added to our cart; science kits so students can build and understand electrical and magnetic circuits and generate light, sound, and heat energy. In addition to content coverage, students will systematically acquire knowledge in literature and other disciplines through reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students will be college and career ready by focusing on complex texts outside of literature, this will also ensure students are being prepared to read, write, and research across the curriculum, including history and science. « hide My students need a digital and print library, and resources for an integrated, multi-sensory E.L.A., Math, Social Studies/History and Science/Engineering Curriculum! Project: Link: http://bit.ly/TzxC8w Sophia Awad Rice RIDE FOR AUTISM & FAMILY FUN DAY to raise funds & awareness for Autism in Western Massachusetts benefiting Community Resources for People with Autism Start location: East Longmeadow Senior Center End location: Millside Park, 2 Ferry Street, Easthampton (behind the American Legion) Registration Motorcycle Ride (East Longmeadow) 9:30am – 11:00am Motorcycle Ride (East Longmeadow to Easthampton) 11:30am – 1:00pm BBQ & Family Fun Day (Easthampton): 12 noon – 3pm Get your motors running! And raise funds and awareness for Autism in Western Mass! Community Resources for People with Autism is benefiting from the American Legion Riders’ Ride For Autism. The motorcycle ride starts with Registration, coffee and donuts at the East Longmeadow Senior Center. Kickstands go up at 11:30 a.m. and the whole thing ends in Easthampton in Millside Park. Millside Park is behind the American Legion Hall on Pleasant Street and snuggled between the Manhan Rail Bike Path and Easthampton’s Lower Mill Pond, making it easy for families to get to walking, biking, by car, or even canoe! Participating in the ride is $30 (including BBQ & Family Fun Day). Tickets are also available for the BBQ alone and are $15 for adults and $10 for kids (12 & under). The Family Fun Day with music, crafts, and bounce castle is free for everyone! The Ride for Autism’s Family Fun Day is a fun way to raise money and awareness for individuals with autism in western Mass Everyone is invited to join for music, barbeque, a bounce castle, raffle prizes from area businesses, and crafts! All proceeds will go to Community Resources for People with Autism programming. Community Resources for People with Autism provides support, practical help, information, and advocacy to over 1,600 families in all four counties of western Massachusetts. Register online today by visiting http://www.communityresourcesforautism.org farmerbsm Red Gate Farm is using Kickstarter to raise money for Buckland-Sheburne Elementary students to participate in a overnight school visit next spring. We are looking for pledges and help spreading the word! Check it out! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/redgatefarm/if-you-give-a-kid-a-farm Teen volunteer opportunities! Eastern States Exposition’s Storrowton Village Museum is extending an invitation to individuals ages 14 and up to volunteer as costumed guides in our classic 1800s village during The Big E. Volunteers are needed to act as hosts, conducting guided tours of the Village’s historic buildings and to work in the Village Gift Shop during this year’s Big E, Sept. 12 – 28, 2014. Training sessions for prospective volunteers begin Wednesday, August 20. To participate, volunteers must complete a Volunteer Interest Form and schedule an in-person interview with a Storrowton Village staff member. Selected volunteers must be available to attend all three training sessions which take place August 20, August 27, and September 3 at 1pm and 6pm. Village volunteers dress in Early American-inspired apparel to give fairgoers a glimpse of New England’s past. Interpreting the roles of 19th century New Englanders, volunteers will gain a wealth of knowledge about crafts, food and daily life of the era while participating in the excitement of The Big E. Costumes, parking and admission for volunteers on-duty will be provided by The Big E as well as a 25 percent discount on items purchased at the gift shops operated by Storrowton Village. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to attend the staff field trip, picnic and the annual Big E staff party. Volunteering at Storrowton Village is a rewarding experience. Past volunteers have said that the interaction with the public and other Village volunteers and the friendships they make is the most memorable part of their commitment to the Village. For more information or to schedule an interview, contact Storrowton Village Museum before August 15, 2014 at 413-205-5051, weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Lydia Vernon-Jones Become a Parent Aide! For over 31 years, the PAVE program has been providing home-based support to Hampshire Cty. parents who are stressed & often isolated from a supportive community. The program’s goal is to strengthen & empower parents by giving them new tools to help them in their parenting journey. Compassion, common sense & the ability to listen to a parent are required. Berkshire Children & Families will provide the training & supervision. Volunteer 3-5 hours per week. Sept. training now forming. No commitment required until after you have completed the training. For more information, call Lydia at Berkshire Children & Families 413-584-5690 Ext. 144 or email lvernon-jones@bcfcma.org. Senate Passes Bill to Assist Individuals with Autism The Massachusetts Senate on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, unanimously passed a bill to expand treatment and support for individuals with autism or a developmental disability across the Commonwealth, State Senator Benjamin B. Downing (D- Pittsfield) announced. The bill creates a 35-member commission on autism within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to make recommendations about how to improve the services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and to monitor the implementation of policies impacting individuals with autism spectrum disorders. It requires MassHealth to cover medically necessary treatments for individuals who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, including services for applied behavior analysis. The bill expands the types of services that are available through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to an individual with a developmental disability, as well as requires DDS and the Department of Mental Health to collaborate to ensure that the needs of individuals with both a developmental disability and a mental illness are met. Additionally, the bill requires programs that provide residential or day care services and treatment for persons with a developmental disability to obtain a license from DDS. It also requires DDS to provide transportation for education, day care or treatment as part of the department’s community developmental disability services. To help support a successful learning environment, the bill requires administrators and teachers to have training in strategies for effective inclusive schooling for children with autism. Additionally, the bill creates an endorsement in autism through the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education for licensed special education teachers who complete the necessary coursework and field experiences in order to address the specific educational needs of students with autism. It also authorizes the Board to issue an autism endorsement to current special education teachers who work with students with autism and effectively demonstrate the knowledge, skills and competencies to fulfill this authorization. The Senate and House of Representatives will now form a conference committee to produce a compromise bill for final passage and consideration of the Governor. WESTFIELD HISTORY Edwin Smith Historical Museum The Edwin Smith Historical Museum is a treasure trove of Westfield history dating back to Westfield ‘s colonial settlement in the 1600s. Opened in 1927 and named in honor of Edwin Smith, the co-founder of the H.B. Smith Company. Some of the Westfield History Museum treasures include: Original documents from General George Washington and John Hancock The 1634 Pulpit Bible used by Reverend Edward Taylor, First Pastor of the Church of Westfield Westfield maps Historical toys Buggy whips made in Westfield Hours: Wednesdays 4:00 pm-7:00 pm and Saturdays 12:00 pm-4:00 pm. or by appointment Visit Westfield History Digital Collection: http://edwin.westath.org/ Closed on all library holidays. To schedule a tour of the Historical Museum, please call Kate Deviny at 413-562-0716. (Source: http://westath.org/westfield-history/historical-museum) Jonathan Mirin Today is the last day to tell your State Senator not to take away local zoning boards’ ability to regulate antenna placement in our communities! The MA Senate is scheduled to vote on its Economic Bill Tuesday July 1. The MA House version passed already, with a pro-industry provision that strips communities of local zoning rights. The Senate has a stand-alone version S2183. Link to letter from Massachusetts Municipal Association to Senate: http://www.mma.org/advocacy-mainmenu-100/letters-to-state-leaders/13431-mma-letter-to-senate-asking-members-to-oppose-proposals-to-remove-local-authority-in-siting-of-wireless-facilities Please email MA Senators today and re-iterate the MMA recommendation: “Please oppose any attempt to pass S. 2183 or any amendment to the Senate’s economic development bill that would strip cities and towns of the ability to regulate wireless antennas. The Legislature should wait until the FCC makes its final ruling on national standards.” Jennifer.Flanagan@masenate.gov; Gale.Candaras@masenate.gov; Michael.Moore@masenate.gov; Richard.Ross@masenate.gov; Anthony.Petruccelli@masenate.gov; Benjamin.Downing@masenate.gov; Brian.Joyce@masenate.gov; Donald.Humason@masenate.gov; Eileen.Donoghue@masenate.gov; James.Timilty@masenate.gov; Marc.Pacheco@masenate.gov; Mike.Rush@masenate.gov; Mike.Barrett@masenate.gov; Michael.Rodrigues@masenate.gov; Patricia.Jehlen@masenate.gov; Sal.DiDomenico@masenate.gov; Stephen.Brewer@masenate.gov; Thomas.McGee@masenate.gov; Thomas.Kennedy@masenate.gov; Barry.Finegold@masenate.gov; Bruce.Tarr@masenate.gov; Cynthia.Creem@masenate.gov; Daniel.Wolf@masenate.gov; Harriette.Chandler@masenate.gov; James.Eldridge@masenate.gov; James.Welch@masenate.gov; Jason.Lewis@masenate.gov; Joan.Lovely@masenate.gov; John.Keenan@masenate.gov; Karen.Spilka@masenate.gov; Kathleen.OConnorIves@masenate.gov; Kenneth.Donnelly@masenate.gov; Linda.DorcenaForry@masenate.gov; Mark.Montigny@masenate.gov; Richard.Moore@masenate.gov; Robert.Hedlund@masenate.gov; Sonia.Chang-Diaz@masenate.gov; Stan.Rosenberg@masenate.gov; Therese.Murray@masenate.gov; William.Brownsberger@masenate.gov; Jonathan Mirin and Godeliève Richard Directors, Piti Théâtre Company EMF Resources: http://www.ptco.org/emf Bee Week: Springfield, July 7 – 12 – http://www.beeweek.org The Hilltown Community Health Centers’ Family Support program and the Prison Birth Project (Amherst, MA) were the recipients of a generous gift from Network Health of sixty breastpumps. Magaly Colon, Senior Community Relations Representative for Network Health, personally delivered the breastpumps to the Gateway Family Center on Tuesday, June 24th. Hilltown Community Health Centers’ Family Support Director Kim Savery and Prison Birth Project Leadership Circle member Eli Stark (also of the Hilltown Community Health Centers Chesterfield office) gratefully received them. These breastpumps are for families in the hilltowns as well as incarcerated and formerly incarcerated mothers. Hilltown Community Health Centers’ Family Support Program offers free services to new and expectant mothers, including Childbirth Education, The Happiest Baby on the Block classes, Brazleton Newborn Behavioral Observations, Home Visiting and Support, Ages and Stages Developmental Questionnaires, Parent and Family Education and support groups. In addition, the Gateway Family Center offers Parent Child Playgroups, School Readiness, Family and Community Education and social supports. For more information, please contact Kim Savery at 667-2203 or ksavery@hchcweb.org. The Prison Birth Project (PBP) is an organization that works within a reproductive justice framework to provide support, education, advocacy, and leadership training with people at the intersection of the criminal justice system and motherhood. PBP’s programs include The Doula Project, which provides Doula care to women who are incarcerated at Western Mass Regional Women’s Correctional Center, and Mothers Among Us, a support group that explores the effects of oppression in women’s lives and more. PBP is grateful for the breastpumps which will be given to breastfeeding moms on the inside as well as our members who have come home. For more information visit theprisonbirthproject.org. Rachel Silverman, Director This is a friendly reminder that free registration for the 2014 season of ACTh Summer Arts program ends on May 30th. There are still a few spaces available in each session and scholarship money is available for families in need of assistance. Avoid $10 registration fee and sign up your young artist now! Find out our complete program details and register online at: http://www.acth.org/program-overview/ Thank you and I hope all are well, Rachel Silverman, Admin Director Ashfield Community Theater Summer Arts Program A Full Day Visual & Performing Arts Education – Our core mission is to guide creative exploration and growth in a safe and fun environment, enriching the lives of children in the Hilltowns and beyond. email: summer@acth.org http://www.ACTH.org Communities That Care Coalition to Present at White House The Communities That Care Coalition (CTC) will present at the White House next week at a one-day summit on prevention in education. The summit, on Tuesday June 10th, is being co-hosted by the Federal Department of Education and the Office of National Drug Control Policy, and brings together approximately 30 of the top policy-makers in education and in youth substance abuse prevention. The day’s agenda begins with several top policy-makers providing opening remarks, then several prominent researchers will make the case for the importance of prioritizing prevention in education. Next, Kat Allen (FRCOG Partnership for Youth Co-Coordinator and Co-Chair of the Coalition since 2004) will represent the Coalition in a panel of four “successful programs”. The other successful programs are a recovery high school, a school-linked juvenile justice reform program, and a school implementing Brief Screening and Intervention (SBIRT). The rest of the day is dedicated to question and answer with the panelists and open discussion among the group as to how to best integrate prevention into education. The summit organizers have said that they expect this summit will catalyze the prevention platform for the country for the coming years. The Communities That Care Coalition is a collaborative of dozens of Franklin County and North Quabbin agencies (including schools, human-service agencies, law enforcement, town government, businesses, faith-based-organizations, the hospital, and more) that works to reduce youth substance use and promote positive youth development. In 2003 the Coalition set out to decrease the following four measures by 10% by 2009: (1) alcohol use in the past 30 days among 8th graders, (2) marijuana use in the past 30 days among 8th graders, (3) tobacco use in the past 30 days among 8th graders, and (4) binge drinking in the past 2 weeks among 12th graders. These goals were surpassed within the first 3 years of work – largely due to the integration of evidence-based prevention education into schools – and 2013 teen health survey data show that over the course of the decade of the coalition’s work these measures decreased 47%, 48%, 43%, and 46% respectively. These outcomes have caught the attention of the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, the Stanford Social Innovation Review, and most recently the Office of National Drug Control Policy, which led to the White House invitation. According to Allen, despite these successes, the coalition recognizes that there is still much work to be done in youth substance abuse prevention in the area, as the current opioid crisis demonstrates: “I am hopeful that next week’s presentation will not only provide the opportunity to give input on national policy, but will also help bring attention and resources to all of the important and effective substance abuse prevention work that is being done in our region and beyond”. Chris LaBombard SEEKING apartment in the $700 range that allows 1 dog (boxer mix) and 2 cats. Single 26 year old male with great rental history. Can be reached by email chrislabombard@gmail.com Today, State Senator Benjamin B. Downing (D- Pittsfield) and State Representative Stephen Kulik (D- Worthington) presented the new, official Plainfield town flag to the Superintendent of the Bureau of the State House, Tammy Kraus at a ceremony in the Great Hall of Flags in the Massachusetts State House. Once properly cataloged by the Bureau, Plainfield’s flag will be added to the impressive array of municipal flags in the Great Hall of Flags to be admired by all State House visitors. The Great Hall of Flags serves as the largest function room in the Massachusetts State House. Two decades ago the Bureau began collecting flags from the 351 Commonwealth communities to display them throughout the Great Hall, thereby improving the acoustics of the room. Officials are seeking to complete the collection this year, in time for the 20th anniversary of the program. Since 2009 Downing and Kulik have periodically written to Boards of Selectmen in the communities not currently represented in the Great Hall, inviting them to submit a flag. Prior to today Downing has proudly sponsored flag presentation ceremonies for Egremont, Monterey, Mount Washington, New Marlborough, Otis, Pittsfield, Stockbridge, Tyringham and Worthington. The adoption of Plainfield’s new flag was driven by the late Jim Pilgrim. In February 2011 he learned Downing was sponsoring a flag design contest with the City of Pittsfield and contacted the Senator to inquire whether Plainfield had a flag. Upon learning his community was not represented in the Great Hall Mr. Pilgrim requested that the Select Board hold a contest to design a town flag. Following his request, the Select Board announced a flag design contest, during which several designs were submitted by Plainfield residents. After much deliberation a winning design submitted by Alfred (Jim) Feeley was chosen by the Select Board. The colors and patterns used by Mr. Feeley in his flag design represent Plainfield’s beautiful landscape and history in agriculture: Background of green hills: symbolize that Plainfield is one of the “hilltowns” of western Massachusetts; Blue wavy lines: symbolic of Plainfield’s many rivers and streams; Blue sky with wavy white lines: symbolic of Plainfield’s open rural skies; Ring of grain: symbolize Plainfield’s agricultural zoning and open fields for produce; and Rooster: An exact copy of the original weathervane on top of the original town hall, also symbolic of the “Right to Farm”. Paula King, Plainfield’s Administrative Secretary notes that a wooden cut-out of this rooster is currently on display by the Plainfield Historical Society at the Shaw-Hudson House. There are ten remaining towns in Downing’s Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden district without a flag in the Great Hall: Alford, Hawley, Middlefield, New Ashford, Savoy, Westhampton, West Stockbridge, Williamsburg, Williamstown and Windsor. Additionally, Kulik’s 1st Franklin district is missing flags from Montague and Whately. In total, there are 25 missing town flags from communities statewide that if presented, would complete the Great Hall’s collection. Downing and Kulik are together renewing their call to these twelve communities to submit a flag to State House officials. Susan Greendyke Lachevre, Art Collections Manager for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Art Commission advises that flags prepared for display in the Great Hall should meet the following specifications: Flags should measure 4 x 6’ and have a 3” pole sleeve (not grommets) at the hoist end of the flag for threading onto a 1” diameter pole; Nylon or cotton muslin flags are preferred, although flags may be constructed of any strong material, either single or double faced; Flags may be handmade or commercially produced, and printed or decorated in any stable, permanent fashion; Images may be one-sided, but two-sided decoration is encouraged; and Fringe is optional. Residents or officials seeking information on creating a flag are encouraged to contact Downing’s or Kulik’s State House office. CALL FOR SINGERS: Anyone want to do a little singing in the northern Berkshires? Adults of all ages & kids grade 4 or over who will concentrate on learning music are welcome. All voice parts needed! Charles Marshall of All Saint’s Church is accompanying with Jill Wheat directing/singing. Dates: 6/22, 6/29 & 7/6 from 2-4, dress rehearsal Wed 7/9 at 7PM & performance Friday 7/11 at 7:30PM. Rehearsals at 215 Richview Ave., North Adams. Singers contribute $15 to help pay for sheet music. Potential music includes: For the Beauty of the Earth, Draw the Circle Wide, Blue Waters of the North, Out on the Mira, The Ash Grove, Ride the Chariot & 2 more TBA. The concert will be free. Donations will be collected toward production costs & to be donated to local charities. Email Jill Wheat to join in the music making at songsailormusic@yahoo.com CLAD Lab at Amherst College The Child Learning and Development (CLAD) Lab at Amherst College seeks volunteers to participate in a study about how children learn from others. We are looking for children ages 0-7. Parental consent will be obtained, and the one-time visit will take no more than 30 minutes. Our lab is open Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm, but we can also try to accommodate weekend or evening times. If you are interested or would like more information, please call our lab at (413) 542-5670 or email us at cladlab@amherst.edu. You can also find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/cladlab! We look forward to hearing from you! bobbijogirroir Holyoke Credit Union is Offering a FREE to the Public Home Buyer Information Session WHEN: Thursday, 5/22/14 at 6:00 WHERE: Holyoke Credit Union, 490 Westfield St, Holyoke, MA RSVP to Hold your Spot(s) @ 413-519-5636 The seminar is open to anyone wanting to learn more about the home buying process to avoid pitfalls, save time and money. The presenters will include Loan Specialists from Holyoke Credit Union, Attorney Sam Bilotti of Murphy McCoubrey of Chicopee and Realtors from First Choice Real Estate. The seminar is intended to help inform and educate new homebuyers (or homeowners who are looking to sell and buy who want to know of lending guideline changes). Topics will include advice on buying a home, how to pre-qualify and the various steps through the mortgage application process, equity of home ownership and the benefits of owning vs. renting. All sponsors are offering special incentives to seminar participants attending if purchasing in 2014. Door prize, give-aways and light refreshments will be available. For more information about the seminar or to register contact Bobbi-Jo Girroir, Realtor at 413-519-5636 or Christine Chouinard, Realtor at 413-363-8333. Barbara Goodchild Shelburne Falls Farmers Market will be starting May 23rd and continuing on each Friday until October 24th on Friday afternoons, from 2 – 6:30pm, at the Baptist Corner Lot, at the corner of Main and Water Streets in Shelburne Falls. The Shelburne Falls Farmers Market features fresh produce, local meat, maple syrup, pickles, jams, jellies, marmalades, jewelry, wood crafts, seated body work, herbal products, mushrooms, fresh baked goods, wool, wool products, hand woven items, strawberries, fresh eggs, plant starts, flowers, soap, silk screened clothing, children’s activities, and more. It is a beautiful place to get your local products, visit with neighbors, let the kids play, relax on the green, and meet new friends. New this year, the market is hosting “3rd Friday Picnics” during market hours. People are asked to bring a picnic dish to share & a chair. Vendors will have fresh salad fixings for sale with free salad dressings offered by the market. The Market is looking for a new market manager, musicians to play, and vendors selling cheese, ready-to-eat foods or drinks, and honey. If you can offer any of these please contact Chris Dwight, Shelburne Falls Market Manager 413-773-5666. Great Barrington Waldorf High School: Trip to Cuba A group of students and faculty from a small Berkshire high school recently returned from a place not too far away, but largely unknown to a majority of Americans. Sonia Cintrón was among a group of five students and three teachers from the Great Barrington Waldorf High School in Stockbridge who spent 15 days in Cuba. “She asked me last summer, ‘How would you like to go to Cuba?” Cintrón recalled. “My reply was when do I go?” Cintrón, a Spanish teacher and native of Puerto Rico, was approached by Andrea Panaritis about a potential trip to the island nation. Panaritis is the executive director of the Christopher Reynolds Foundation, an agency aimed at strengthening U.S.-Cuba relations. “I think that what the average American thinks about Cuba is probably still related frankly to the Cuban Revolution, maybe Fidel [Castro], cigars, and some bygone era of casinos and bars,” said Panaritis. Panaritis says the U.S. trade and visiting embargo on its neighbor 90 miles to the south restricts American access to things like vaccines created in Cuba used around the globe, not to mention the cultural and economic opportunities developing there after decades of communism. “Some folks say that the embargo on Cuba is bad for Cubans, it’s also on some levels bad for us,” said Panaritis. Panaritis’ son Kosta Koufis was one of the students on the trip. The junior says he wanted to learn more about Cuba’s changing political scene. “It’s a country in a changing state,” Koufis said. “I wanted to go because I thought it would be interesting to see how the people are reacting and using socialism and capitalism to live their lives.” Traveling across the island’s northwestern and southwestern provinces, the group visited historical places like the site of the infamous U.S.-led Bay of Pigs Invasion in 1961. Koufis says what he learned is quite different than what he’s read in U.S. history books. “They have a lot of anti-American propaganda at the Bay of Pigs so it’s definitely a drastic change from what is taught here,” said Koufis. Cintrón says it was important for her students to learn both sides of the story. “I wanted my students to hear that side of the encounter of the Bay of Pigs,” Cintrón said. “I happened to be alive when it happened and I remember that very well. So for me personally it was a great experience to see their side of the story.” The trip was allowed as part of a person-to-person educational exchange. The group stayed with Cuban families while visiting an orphanage, creating art with people with Down’s syndrome and working with peers on community projects. Sophomore Annabelle O’Neill says she wanted a chance to do what most in the U.S. can’t. “They are just like us,” O’Neill said. “They are just trying to find where they want to go in life.” Koufis says interacting with people his age made the trip that much more enjoyable, especially over a game of baseball. “I don’t know, I felt like I kept up with them, but on a whole they definitely kicked our butts,” said Koufis. Faculty chair Stephen Sagarin says the Cuban journey and additional trips to Peru, Columbia and Germany support the school’s slogan: “Small School, Big World.” “If we want to make the world more peaceful and just, one of the ways we can do that is through cultural exchange and getting to know people in different parts of the world separate from political and economic differences,” said Sagarin. As for picking up any slang Spanish words or strengthening their skills with the foreign language…O’Neill explains. “I think I am understanding Spanish a lot better,” O’Neill said. “I don’t know how much better I’m getting at speaking it.” The community is welcome to join to the group May 9th at Waldorf High School at 7 p.m. to view pictures and discuss the trip. The Chesterfield Selectboard will hold a public hearing regarding the implementation of the CDBG FY13 Program administered by the Hilltown CDC. The hearing will take place Tuesday May 20, at 5:00 in the Select Board room in the Town Office Building, 422 Main Rd, Chesterfield. Building is accessible to persons with disabilities. A review of the following programs will be conducted: Housing Rehabilitation, Hilltown Elder Network, Health Outreach Program for Elders, Families Together, Childcare Subsidy and Hilltown Food Pantry. Anyone interested in sharing ideas or comments regarding these programs is welcome and encouraged to attend. If you are unable to attend but would still like to provide feedback, please send an email to beavh@hilltowncdc.org or mail your comments to Hilltown CDC, PO Box 17, Chesterfield, MA 01012 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES AVAILABLE IN THE HILLTOWNS: Hilltown Safety at Home (HS@H) provides a part-time domestic violence Advocate to hilltown residents who call 413-559-8039. The Advocate can help with safety planning, with understanding people who abuse, with understanding the court system, with transportation to court if needed, and with accessing critical support services. The Advocate can work with people on the phone or in person, and can also help friends and family members who are trying to support a loved one who is being abused. If you need help in an emergency, call 911 or the Safe Passage hotline at 1-888-345-5282. La Noche de San Juan Lantern Parade The Holyoke Winter Carnival is seeking individual artists and art-related organizations from across the Pioneer Valley and Western Mass. interested in creating hand-made illuminated lanterns to show in its first La Noche de San Juan Lantern Parade on Saturday June 21, 2014. The summer solstice celebration will take place at Holyoke Heritage State Park beginning at dusk. The procession will begin at the Merry-Go-Round and follow paths around the Canal and into the Park. All are invited to be a part of this collaborative community project, whether you are an experienced artisan or just someone who would like to learn how to make lanterns and is willing to devote Community groups and families will be encouraged to make lanterns at home and bring them to the parade or they can attend planned lantern making workshops leading up to the event. Artists interested in making more elaborate 3-D lanterns or other sculptural figures are encouraged to participate. This is a first time event for Holyoke and we want it to be silly, festive, whimsical, and delightful for all. The La Noche de San Juan Lantern Parade is free and open to residents of all communities. Artists deadline for expressing interest in participating is Saturday. For more information, contact Ken Johnston, Holyoke Winter Carnival, at holyokewintercarnival@yahoo.com, or phone (413) 244-6766. From Anny Jean-Jacques Domercant, Director Governor’s Office of Community Affairs: Governor Deval Patrick has prioritized ending youth violence in our communities, and as part of a multi-facet strategy created the Governor’s Statewide Youth Council to incorporate youth voices into the policy-making process. The Youth Council serves as a critical resource in advising the Governor in making decisions and setting policy to improve the lives of young people throughout the Commonwealth. The Governor’s Office will be selecting 28 new Youth Council members to represent Massachusetts’ 14 counties, two Council members per county. Members serve for 2 years. We are now aggressively seeking to contact and recruit potential candidates throughout the state to apply for membership in the Youth Council. Youth Council applicants should be passionate, motivated and emerging leaders between the ages of 14 and 20. Their responsibilities will include: attending bimonthly meetings and conference calls, advocating for youth issues and incorporating the ideas of other youth and young adults into the creation of effective policy. The Youth Council has advocated on various issues in the Patrick Administration; including the historic anti-bullying legislation that Governor Patrick signed in May 2010. To learn more about activities, initiatives and trainings that the Youth Council has participated in please visit http://www.mass.gov/governor/youthcouncil or contact Anny Jean-Jacques Domercant at the Governor’s Office of Community Affairs (617-725-4020). Please forward this along with the attached application and flyer, to your network including any interested youth. Please note that the application deadline is May 29, 2014. Thank you for your support and attention to this matter! Anny Jean-Jacques Domercant Governor’s Office of Community Affairs State House, Room 271-M TICK TESTING State grant allows University of Massachusetts researchers to offer free tick testing in 32 communities, including 10 in Franklin County: http://www.gazettenet.com/news/townbytown/deerfield/11589395-95/state-grant-allows-university-of-massachusetts-researchers-to-offer-free-tick-testing-in-32 Andrea Tangredi I am sixty-three year old female and in all those years I’ve only had two absolutely honest mechanics I trusted completely, that is, until I was given an estimate of $1,200 by a dealership to fix my car. I was told that the repairs were so serious they needed to be done immediately. I took my car to the Worthington Garage, Tim, Owner, 58 Huntington Rd., Worthington, MA (413) 238-5967. He put my car on the lift and explained in detail each of the “needed” repairs and assured me there were some problems that would be needing fixing in the future but even then, certain parts did not need to be completely replaced and could be fixed for much less money. He refused to take anything for his inspection. I want to publicly commend Tim for his honesty and integrity, which is in such scarcity today. He could have agreed with what the dealer told me but instead, chose to be upfront about what was truly warranted. After meeting Tim, the third most absolutely honest mechanic ever in my life, I’m going to make sure to keep up my AAA Plus membership as, if my car needs repairs it will be towed from Easthampton (where I live) to Tim’s Worthington Garage. I also plan to tell everyone I know about him. Andrea Tangredi, Easthampton, MA Hilltown Families is hiring an Online Content Assistant (part-time). Job description posted on Idealist: http://www.idealist.org/step/discover/share/jr/view/job/pJc9MDmSc8Np/ vanessa Lewis RH Conwell Community Education Center Launches Campaign to Keep Community School Open for 2014-2015 School Year Worthington, MA, March 26, 2014: The R.H. Conwell Community Education Center (RHCCEC), a private school that serves the families of the Hilltowns, has launched a fundraising campaign to raise $300,000 so that it can remain open for another year. The school, which was opened in 2010 in response to the closing the town’s public school and which accepts all children regardless of ability to pay, has been supported by private donations for the last four school years. Since there is pending legislation that will, if passed by the Massachusetts Senate, enable the town to reopen a public school in 2015, RHCCEC only needs to operate for one more year. The community is being asked to support the school to ensure that its children will not be displaced for the coming school year, and can seamlessly transition from the private school to the public one. The R.H. Conwell public school was a public school until 2010, when it was closed by the Gateway Regional School District. Parents, friends and community members came together who had organized before the closing to find an alternative to closure (including fundraising and a charter school application), banded together to re-open Conwell as a private school, funded almost exclusively by donations. It has received no federal, state, or town funding and charges a very minimal tuition. No child is ever turned away because of an inability to pay. Unfortunately, its largest benefactors find themselves unable to sustain the level of commitment, and the school must turn to the larger community for support. In addition to opening a private school, Worthington’s community has, against all odds and with exceptionally broad support among residents, pursued withdrawal from Gateway Regional School District. The decision to close the elementary school was against all the community’s input and support. In order to withdraw, a home rule petition was filed by town legislators as a result of an overwhelmingly supportive vote at the Annual Town Meeting. The bill, H3574, has passed the House of Representatives, and the town is now waiting for the Senate to pass the bill. Once the bill passes, Worthington can withdraw from Gateway, and open RH Conwell as a public school again in September 2015, this time under town control. Worthington will then enter into a contract with Hampshire Regional School District to ensure the education of students grades 7-12, and for superintendency and other administrative services. In order to provide an education in the community in the interim, RHCCEC must raise enough money to be able to open its doors again this fall. Parents, teachers, and community members are working together to raise money, and are taking donations of all sizes. Donations can be sent directly to the school, made through the schools website at http://www.rhccec.org, or donors can visit the campaign’s website at http://igg.me/at/RHConwell/x/6488179. RHCCEC’s goal is to secure the majority of the funds before the end of May, so that it can assure school staff and parents that the school will remain open for its final year. MotherWoman writes: Calling all moms and dads! Do you have a story to tell about how the lack of supportive family policies (such as maternity/paternity leave (paid or unpaid), lack of paid sick time, etc… has affected your experience of motherhood/parenthood? MotherWoman would love to interview you for an upcoming video. We are looking for 5-8 stories from families from diverse backgrounds. At the video shoot, the amazing and well sought after family photographer (Sarah Prall Photography) will take a beautiful portrait of you with your child for our video, and you will receive this portrait as an invaluable gift and a ‘thank you’ from us! The video/photo shoot is scheduled for March 29/30 in Belchertown, MA (you must be able to travel to location). To express your interest about this opportunity, email nadya@motherwoman.org. Easthampton Prevention Coalition The newly revitalized Easthampton Prevention Coalition (name to change too) is meeting on the fourth Thurs. of the month. Come March 27 from 4-5:30 pm at 50 Payson Ave, 2nd Floor. Anyone interested in promoting healthy behaviors among Easthampton youth and preventing underage drinking and drug use is welcome to attend! We focus on community level change and have representation from all sectors of Easthampton. Any questions or to find out more, contact Coalition Coordinator Ruth Ever at (413) 207-5725 or email at rever@epsd.us or check our website: http://www.epsd.us/epc/epc.html The 3rd “Music Fills the Pantry Variety Show”, featuring local talent will be held Sat. Apr. 5, 2014 (snow date Sun. Apr. 6), from 5 to 8 pm at Fellowship Hall, Little Mohawk Rd, Shelburne, MA. If you or your child would like to perform, we are looking for more, 1 – 10 minute acts. Sing, dance, stories, jokes, skits, etc are all welcome for this family friendly event. Performers choose the hour they would like to perform in (so you don’t have to stay the whole time). The Variety Show benefits the Hilltown Churches Food Pantry in Ashfield and the Good Neighbors Food Pantry in Charlemont. For more info. or to request a signup form, please contact: Barbara Goodchild – ebgoodchild@hughes.net Did you know that financial fraud is the fastest growing form of elder abuse? One in every five Americans age 65 or older has been abused financially. To learn more, please make plans to join JFS Elder Care Program at a workshop about Preventing Financial Fraud on Tuesday, March 18, 10-11:30am in Jewish Family Service’s Community Room, 1160 Dickinson Street, Springfield, MA. Tim Roberts, Assistant Vice President for Financial Crimes and Fraud Management at TD Bank will cover key topics that include: what is elder fraud; common types of scams; identity theft; ways to protect yourself. This program is free and open to the public. It is specifically designed to help older adults, their families and/or caregivers learn about financial exploitation and how to better protect themselves and their loved one from being victims of fraud. After this workshop, you will be better informed able to recognize and avoid a scam. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged as space is limited: 413-737-2601; info@jfswm.org. cotswold293 SHARE YOUR HEART AND HOME! HOST FAMILIES are needed for international exchange students for the 2014/2015 academic year. The students will arrive in early August and will stay with the host family until the end of the high school year. They are in need of caring families (with or without children) to provide a home and share with them this unique experience. The host family will provide a bed, meals, as well as friendship, understanding, and a genuine desire to share the American way of life with a youngster from overseas. The students speak English, are covered by medical insurance and have spending money for their personal expenses. The SHARE! High School Exchange Program is sponsored by Educational Resource Development Trust, a global educational non-profit foundation. For more information, please contact Heather Baylis at baylisfarm@gmail.com or 413 623 0136. http://www.erdtshare.org/ Free Film Series: “Are Your Kids Sext Up?” Zonta Club of Northampton Area has put together a free film series, “Are Your Kids Sext Up?” This series will build awareness and open up community discussions about the very real challenges girls and young women face locally. Included topics will be teen dating violence; rape culture on college campuses; the commonplace teen culture of taking naked photos and sending them out into the world via text, Facebook, SnapChat, or email; and the sexualization and marginalization of young girls and women in video games, music videos, movies, and other media. Parents and educators will walk away with a better understanding of the daily struggles kids face and empowered with ideas for discussing and tackling these important issues. Screenings take place Feb 26, Mar 26 & Apr 30 at the Unitarian Society Social Room (220 Main St., Northampton) from 6-7:30pm. If you’d like for me to come to speak with potential students, please let me know. Also, we’d love if you were able to include our program information on your website as another resource for young people. From Northern Berkshire Community Coalition: Youth-Led Conference Empowers Youth to Take Initiative in Their Lives The eighth annual 411 in the 413, the only youth-led conference in the county, will take place on Wednesday April 16th, 2014. The mission of the “411 in the 413” Conference is to empower youth to take initiative in their lives and in the future. The event has been coordinated by a group of youth and their supervisors from the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition, Railroad Street Youth Project of Great Barrington, and Pittsfield Prevention Partnership. This year’s theme is #GetConnected. The day will provide participants an opportunity to discover new things about themselves, others, new activities, and the outdoors. The conference takes place at the Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA in Becket, MA and offers youth a chance to share their ideas and make their voices heard! In preparation for the event, we are seeking creative, dynamic speakers and interactive workshop facilitators. The focus of this year’s conference is to make connections with other teens, with new interests, and with nature. For more info, contact Stephanie Bosley at (413) 663-7588 or sbosley@nbccoaliton.org. To submit a proposal online, visit http://bit.ly/411inthe413 or http://nbccoalition.org/forms for hard copy. Kurt Heidinger Biocitizen Our Place Summercamp Scholarship Program 2014 Thanks to the generosity of the Hilltown 6 potters, and of the camper parents and supporters who attended our Flavors of Nonotuck fundraiser last July at the Lone Wolf Cafe in Amherst, we are able this year to offer 10 scholarships, which fully cover the $300.00 camp tuition. To learn about Our Place, please explore this description: http://biocitizen.org/our-place-summercamp-2014 If you would like to apply for the Our Place Scholarship, we ask you to send us (via emailed Word document to info@biocitizen.org): —Your child’s name, age and school —A statement of interest and of need: that places your request for assistance in the context of these Hampshire County Census figures: Median Income for 2010: family of 2 67K family of 4 102K Applications must be received by Saturday, February 22, 2014. Decisions will be announced one week later, on March 1, 2014. Gina Beavers Community Music School of Springfield is excited to launch our “Sonido Musica” program. This is a new Latin instrumental outreach program made possible by a generous grant from MassMutual. But we need your help, too! We’re looking for violins, violas and cellos in good condition for our middle school participants. CMSS is a 501(C)3 and all donations are tax deductible and greatly appreciated! Visit us at http://www.CommunityMusicSchool.com or on Facebook. Thank you! I am honored and thrilled to offer a local woman a full day of pampering through my business Style by Zoey in collaboration with Ode boutique of Northampton, Changes hair salon and Dani fine photography. Hurry and nominate yourself or a friend. Two weeks left to snag these amazing prices. Follow the link to apply: https://www.facebook.com/stylebyzoey/posts/377054235765043:0 Katy Eiseman Please sign this petition to support Berkshire Trail Elementary School, which serves Cummington and Windsor. Some of you may have heard about the ongoing tension between Berkshire Trail and certain members of the regional school committee, who are seeking further cuts to the school. The sixth grade has already been cut, and several administrative and teaching positions have been reduced. Meanwhile, last school year, the school partnered with Expeditionary Learning Schools and began an innovative, comprehensive program that I believe is taking the school in the right direction. Here’s the link to the petition: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/782/225/426/keep-berkshire-trail-elementray-schools-integrity/#sign For anyone interested in helping support the school in other ways, letters to the School Committee are helpful, and here is schedule of upcoming meetings (parental/community support at these meetings is important): Finance Subcommittee Meetings. Monday, Feb 3 at Nessacus Middle School (Dalton) Thursday, Feb 6 at Nessacus Middle School (Dalton) Voting on the budget takes place at the School Committee Meetings. They are scheduled for: Thursday, Feb 13 at 7:00 at Berkshire Trail (tentative budget adoption) Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7:00 at Nessacus (public hearing on budget) Thursday, March 13 at 7:00 at Nessacus (budget adoption) The Hilltown Village is actively seeking families to serve. They have several volunteers waiting to be matched with families with newborns. Let your friends and neighbors living in the Western halves of Franklin and Hampshire county know about this grassroots, FREE postpartum support program: they provide: Home Visits; Resource Kits; Food calendars; Mothers’ groups; access to the Village Closet (free hand-me-down maternity, baby and little kid clothes and gear). Learn more at http://www.hilltownvillage.wordpress.com The Academy at Charlemont The Academy at Charlemont’s board of trustees has announced that Dr. Brian Bloomfield will serve as Head of School, beginning July 1, 2014. Visit http://www.charlemont.org for the full text of this announcement. Southern Hilltown Domestic Violence Task Force We want to thank the 326 hilltown residents who took our survey and we want to share this press release below with information from survey results. For the full report you can visit us on Facebook at Southern Hilltown Domestic Violence Task Force or email us at southernhillsdvtaskforce@gmail.com TASK FORCE RELEASES RESULTS OF HILLTOWN DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVEY RESULTS SHOW BROAD AGREEMENT ABOUT WHAT ABUSE IS AND WHO IS RESPONSIBLE, BUT REVEAL MISPERCEPTIONS ABOUT WHAT OTHERS BELIEVE In a survey taken by 326 hilltown residents, 96% of respondents agreed “It is possible to abuse someone without using physical violence.” However, only 66% of those surveyed believe other hilltown residents would agree with this statement. Eighty-five percent of hilltown residents agreed that “Abuse is never the fault of the person being abused,’ but only 54% thought others in the community would agree with this statement. The Task Force believes it is critical to correct theses misperceptions. Research shows that perception gaps like these are common, and affect what people think and how they act. When misperceptions are corrected, attitudes and behaviors often shift. The Task Force wants to make sure that people who are abusive know the community does not support or accept their behavior – even if their abuse is not physical. Studies show that perpetrators of abuse both over-estimate the percent of people who share their attitudes, and rely on their false beliefs to justify their behavior. The Task Force also hopes that when people who are abused realize few people blame them, they will feel more comfortable asking for help, and will be less likely to remain silent for fear of being blamed. Among the non-physical behaviors identified as abusive by at least 90% of survey respondents were ‘controlling where you go and what you do’, ‘a pattern of name calling and put downs’, ‘extreme jealousy or possessiveness’, ‘isolating you from family or friends’, ‘threatening you, your loved ones, or your pets’, ‘threatening to take the children away’, ‘threatening you by referring to weapons in the home’, ‘making jobs impossible to keep’, and ‘controlling all the money’. These behaviors are often used together over time to exert power and control over a partner. The survey also asked about the behavior of those who see abuse or ‘bystanders’. Most respondents reported that they did or said something if someone they know was abused (69%) or someone they know was abusive (51%). To help those who are abused, the Task Force recommends listening without judging, reminding people that the abuse is not their fault, and referring people to local resources. If someone is abusive, the Task Force recommends making sure you are safe before doing anything. Then, interventions can include pointing out specific behaviors that are abusive, referring people to batterer intervention groups, or calling the police. Most also believe the police would be helpful if they called because of abuse, and 67% said they would call the police if they or someone they cared about was being abused. The Task Force is encouraged that 74% of hilltown residents surveyed know of at least one agency they can go to for help if they are someone they know is abused. These agencies include Safe Passage (413-586-5066), Hilltown Safety at Home (413-559-8039), Center for Women and Community (413-658-4756) , YWCA New Beginnings (413-667-8784), the GLBTQ DV Project (800-832-1901) and for people who are abusive, Moving Forward (888-636-9050). The survey was distributed throughout the community from April through August 2013. Surveys were distributed at libraries, town halls, community agencies, community fairs and picnics, and through mailings, various websites, Facebook and senior citizen groups. A $200 raffle prize was used to encourage residents to take the survey. The Task Force plans to use survey findings to conduct an outreach and education campaign beginning next month. Part IV – Items of General Interest Lactation Expenses as Medical Expenses Announcement 2011-14 The Internal Revenue Service has concluded that breast pumps and supplies that assist lactation are medical care under § 213(d) of the Internal Revenue Code because, like obstetric care, they are for the purpose of affecting a structure or function of the body of the lactating woman. Therefore, if the remaining requirements of § 213(a) are met (for example, the taxpayer’s total medical expenses exceed 7.5 percent of adjusted gross income), expenses paid for breast pumps and supplies that assist lactation are deductible medical expenses. Amounts reimbursed for these expenses under flexible spending arrangements, Archer medical savings accounts, health reimbursement arrangements, or health savings accounts are not income to the taxpayer. The Service will revise Publication 502, Medical and Dental Expenses, to include this information. For additional information concerning this announcement, contact Amy S. Wei of the Office of Associate Chief Counsel (Income Tax and Accounting) at (202) 622-7900 (not a toll-free call). [Source: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/a-11-14.pdf%5D Anne Schlereth Volunteers in Northampton Schools (VINS): Are you interested in being a community volunteer? Do you have just 1-2 hours a week of time to give local schools? VINS is recruiting volunteers for library assistance, individual and small group tutoring, Math Club activity guides, and classroom/resource assistance. If you are available to volunteer please contact VINS. 413.587.1332 Hilltown residents will be reviewing their town’s “to-do” lists at their upcoming Community Development Strategy meetings, to be held in each respective town during the months of November and December. Residents are invited to participate in this process to review last year’s goals and recommend new community improvement projects for the coming year. These important planning sessions are facilitated by the Hilltown Community Development Corporation. The strategy sessions will be held in the Selectboard meeting rooms in each town at the following times: — Worthington Town Offices, Tuesday, November 26, at 7:30pm, — Peru Town Offices, Monday November 25, at 7:00pm, — Goshen Town Hall, Tuesday, December 9, at 7:00pm, If your family lives in any of the aforementioned towns, please consider attending the meeting in your town to provide input. To participate in the Community Development Block Grant Program, each town must complete an annual Community Development Strategy document, which includes an outline of the town’s goals and a priority list of community projects. After each public meeting, selectmen in the towns will review public input and edit the Community Development Strategies to reflect the Town’s goals and projects that may be eligible for federal block grant funding. For information about the review process or to request a copy of your town’s CDS document, contact Christopolis at the Hilltown CDC at davec@hilltowncdc.org or 413-296-4536. Gateway High School’s Student Council is collecting non-perishable food items from November 13 through November 22, 2013, to help area families have a better Thanksgiving. Students will receive a spirit point for each item they bring in, with double points awarded on November 20. Items may be brought to Ms. Lavigueur in room 154 or to The Swamp after school. Donations will be given to the Huntington Food Pantry.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line884
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__label__cc	0.652642	0.347358	5 reasons why creators reach for LaCie Rugged SSDs to handle their storage needs They say that any business today is a digital business. The same can be said for content creators. It’s not simply that they create content for digital medium and platforms, but they also create data – whether that be videos, photos, scripts, websites or anything else that leverages technology. That data needs to be stored somewhere safe and easily accessible, which is why any content creator is in need of a good storage device. For content creators working outdoors and making media where action sports are involved, a rugged form of storage is equally important. In fact, ruggedised storage solutions stand to benefit all forms of content creator, not just the ones on the go, which is why LaCie’s line of Rugged SSDs have become the go-to offering for many. Here’s five reasons why content creators reach for a LaCie Rugged SSD when they are reaching for a storage device. 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__label__wiki	0.560087	0.560087	Office of Inspector General, Department of Housing and Urban Development Audits & Evaluations Alerts, Briefs, & Other Investigation & Inquiry Reports Hearings & Correspondence Top Management Challenges Single Audit Guidance Work Start Notifications Combating Fraud Whistleblower Rights News & Congressional Media Material About HUD OIG Organization & Staff Due to the evolving situation concerning the coronavirus (COVID-19), the HUD OIG mail operations are suspended and we strongly encourage that you file all inquiries and/or complaints electronically to Whistleblower Report Form, Hotline Complaint Form or FOIA Requests. Issued Between The Housing Authority of the City of Springfield, MA, Did Not Always Comply With Procurement and Contract Administration Requirements We audited the Springfield Housing Authority’s Public Housing Operating Fund and Capital Fund programs because the Authority ranked fifth highest on our risk assessment of Massachusetts public housing agencies and is the third largest in the State. In addition, we had not audited the Authority in more than 10 years. The objective of the audit was to determine whether the Authority complied with procurement and contract administration… #2020-BO-1002 The Huntsville Housing Authority Administered Its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program in Accordance With HUD’s and Its Own Requirements We audited the Huntsville Housing Authority’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. We initiated the audit under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) annual audit plan. We selected the Authority as part of a strategic plan with the Assistant United States Attorney in Northern Alabama to evaluate housing authorities in her jurisdiction. Our audit objective was to… #2016-AT-1003 The Boston Office of Public Housing Did Not Provide Adequate Oversight of Environmental Reviews of Three Housing Agencies, Including Reviews Involving Recovery Act Funds We audited the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Boston Office of Public Housing as part of a nationwide audit of HUD’s oversight of environmental reviews. We selected the Boston Office based on our risk assessment. Our audit objectives were to determine whether the Boston Office’s oversight of public housing environmental reviews within its jurisdiction ensured that (1) the responsible entities performed the… #2014-FW-0001 Weymouth Housing Authority, Weymouth, MA, Did Not Always Administer Its Housing Choice Voucher Program and Public Housing Program in Accordance With HUD Regulations and Its Annual Contributions Contracts We audited the Housing Choice Voucher program and Federal public housing programs at the Weymouth Housing Authority as part of our annual audit plan. The overall objective of the audit was to determine whether the Authority had acceptable management practices to efficiently and effectively administer its Housing Choice Voucher program while providing decent, safe, and sanitary housing in compliance with U.S. Department of Housing and… PIH's Monitoring of Recovery Act Capital Fund Grantees in Region 1 We audited the monitoring conducted by the Office of Public Housing (PIH), in Region 1 of their Recovery Act Capital Fund Grantees, for compliance with the Recovery Act and applicable U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, policies and procedures. Our objective was to determine whether PIH in Region 1 (1) monitored Recovery Act grantees identified by the risk assessment process HUD established and… The New Bedford Housing Authority, New Bedford, MA, Generally Administered Its Public Housing Capital Fund Stimulus Formula and Competitive Grants (Recovery Act Funded) in Accordance With Applicable Requirements We audited the New Bedford Housing Authority’s (Authority) $9.9 million of the Public Housing Capital Fund Stimulus Formula and Competitive Grants (Recovery Act Funded). Our objective was to determine whether the Authority obligated and disbursed capital funds received under the Recovery Act according to the requirements of the act and applicable U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rules and regulations. The… The Boston, MA, Housing Authority Generally Administered Its Capital Fund Recovery Grant as Required We audited the Boston, MA, Housing Authority (Authority) because it was awarded more than $33 million in Capital Fund Recovery Grant funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) and obligated the majority of the grant shortly before the required obligation deadline. Our objectives were to determine whether the Authority (1) obligated the capital fund grant funds it received under the Recovery Act for… The State of Massachusetts, Department of Housing and Community Development, Boston, MA Properly Administered Its Section 8 Project Based Voucher Program We audited the Section 8 Project-Based Voucher program operated by the State of Massachusetts, Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), as part of our annual audit plan. 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__label__cc	0.729632	0.270368	By Dora \| December 3, 2010 Categories: blog, browser, linkdump What's this? What's this? Games are everywhere! What's this? The weekend's nearly there! What's this? I can't believe my eyes, I must be dreaming, wake up JiG this isn't fair!... what's this?! ... well, the answer is clearly Link Dump Friday, of course! The first Link Dump Friday of December, also known as "there is no other music but raucous seasonal tunes" month. No matter what holiday you're gearing up to celebrate, or even if you aren't celebrating at all, let's kick this month off right with a new batch of games for my most beloved readers. (Hey, that's you dudes!) Love - Love makes the world go 'round, and apparently it's the inspiration for this slightly arty little arcade game. The object is to increase your score by staying close to as many people at once, which makes you happy, but if you get too close to any one of them, you get hurt. Whether you agree with the oddly cynical sentiment behind it aside, there's still something soothing and hypnotic about the hushed chorus that grows louder the more people you have around you, combined with the flush of colour, versus the stark silence when you're alone. I can guarantee you I'd get hurt if I got close like that to my husband, but only because he probably couldn't tolerate more than fifteen seconds of me going "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa" softly in his ear from an inch away while he was trying to work. Flaming Zombooka 2 - I've said it before and I'll say it again; bazookas make everything better. This physics puzzle game continues in the footsteps of titles like Fragger, but has you taking aim at the undead instead. Try to blow up all the zombies onscreen while at the same time try not to blow up any not dead bystanders. I question the legitimacy of the claim that these people are indeed human since I'm reasonably certain most of us couldn't survive even a single bazooka shot to the gut. I mean... at least, I don't think so. Hey, anyone wanna help me test a theory? It'll be like Mythbusters! Momiga - Aside from being my new victory cry ("MMMMOOOMIGAAA!"), Momiga is also the title of this super minimalist little puzzle game where the object is to get the little white dot (pictured thusly) from the left to the right side of the screen. Sound simple? Well, you don't get any instruction as to how to do that, and the method changes each time you successfully cross over. Short, tricky, and a little frustrating, Momiga is still a fun little diversion for those of you who haven't yet earned your "moving a thing to the other side of another thing" merit badges. Morphing - In this weird little physics puzzle game, you play some magic floating eyeballs with the ability to instantly morph into any object you're able to click on. ... Jay, are you sure this isn't something I came up with during last night's office party? I don't remember much, but this is kind of... no? Okay. Anyway, the goal is to get yon ocular orbs to the big target at the end of each level by figuring out which objects you need to click on in what order. The morphing concept is a clever one, but it's not implemented nearly as well as it could be to make the game really interesting beyond "click here, then click here faster". Training Set - This vaguely unsettling little... uh... puzzle-ish interactive art-ish game, for lack of a better classification, is definitely strange. You play an oddly proportioned humanoid in a black and white land who must rely on your silent observers for direction; each of them will push a button, which will unlock a new ability for you to use that corresponds to a number key. You know, abilities like walking. It's a shame the ending is so abrupt and unsatisfying, because, frustrations with the controls aside, it's strangely compelling. Anonymous • December 3, 2010 12:54 AM wh- What's the ending of Training Set? rc • December 3, 2010 1:03 AM Quite liked Training Set, it took a moment after the 5th observer to work out out how the skills had changed. wildflower12 • December 3, 2010 2:48 AM Is that really the way Training Set is supposed to end? I feel totally short changed. Shadowed Light • December 3, 2010 2:52 AM Love was fun, but I took it to mean more that if one gets too close, one gets too dependent, and that can lead to a bad experience for both parties (which is true.) I mean, would YOU want someone who constantly clung to you to? Momiga - fun little two minute diversion. Training set - Perhaps you're a robot or a golem, brought to life and taught/coded to do things, for scientific/magical purposes! Once they're done, they put you to death. You have proved their hypothesis. Really, those remote controls and glasses look awfully suspicious. Dandy • December 3, 2010 2:59 AM Squee! Thank you Dora. The Nightmare Before Christmas reference made my holiday season! Kana • December 3, 2010 5:39 AM Well, Training Set was kinda weird. I would have preferred to just hold down the numbers instead of mashing them, but it was still fun. Lovin the TNBC ref too. :D bioLarzen • December 3, 2010 5:46 AM Hmmm... Seem to be stuck in Training set (is that even supposed to be possible in this game?) Went the whole length of the "starting" floor back and forth, got one level lower, went all the way to the left until the guy left of the ladder-like thing - and now all I seem to be able to do is walk there back and forth - and play dead if i want - which i don't :) Power of posting must help me though. And of course it did :D didn't realize i can use 1 to "swim" when lying on the ground Well, Training set was a bit on the short and easy side and it indeed ended abruptly, but I still liked it thoroughly. What I loved the most about it was the level design. So evidently well-thought-out. I like the idea of morphing, but the execution is, IMHO, terrible. "Temporal pixel-hunting" of the worst kind. Level 4 did me in - I guess you have to find the exact nanosecond to click or the guy won't stay on the goal platform but bounce off because of its momentum and inertia. I dunno, maybe all the levels after #4 are great and offer casual fun, but that level is insane IMHO. But, as I said, the idea is clever. Billy Nitro • December 3, 2010 8:01 AM Flaming Zombooka, Momiga, and Morphing didn't work for me. They loaded and there was a blank screen, but with the custom cursor respective to the games that had them. Is something wrong with my flash player? I'm using Windows 7 and the latest versions of Chrome and Firefox did not work. matt w • December 3, 2010 8:39 AM Training Set apparently was done in a weekend for an IndieGame Jam event, which is why the ending is so abrupt. Hope the designer does more with it! He said the stark black-and-white look is because he didn't have time to add more detail, but I think it makes the game. I like Morphing up to a point -- the idea is good, and on most levels the "you must click in this place at this nanosecond" feeling isn't as bad with most physics puzzlers. (That genre really bugs me sometimes.) On a lot of the levels, when you have to click somewhere at a specific time, it develops slowly enough that you can get your mouse on the right object in time to click it. Level 4 is actually like that -- you click on the ball first, and when it's falling over the target area click on the box. Time this so the box falls onto the platform and it won't roll off. There's a reasonable amount of margin for error here. Some of the levels with bombs do seem like they fall into this trap though, and I'm completely stuck on level 25. It'd help me a lot if there were some way of locking on to an object so that you could switch to it when you wanted without having to click in its area. On this level -- I may have got the number wrong, it has two bombs and two beach balls, and your initial location is in empty space at the bottom of the screen -- I'm pretty sure you have to click on the lower beachball the instant after the bomb under it goes off, so it winds up flying up from the bottom of the screen, and click on the other ball while it's moving to get it over to the target. But I've only once succeeded in even getting the timing right with the first ball. It's moving extremely fast then, so it's hard to get the click right. kingjulien86 • December 3, 2010 9:53 AM Wait what? In Training Set I fall and that's it? Or did I do something wrong bioLarzen • December 3, 2010 10:46 AM you're surley right with Morphing's level #4, all i know is that I was trying for that level alone for about 10 minutes, at least 30 times and couldn't find "that nanosecond". Must be me. I think art games are nice with the metaphors and feelings, but if there are people having problems or hating then they should see a doctor. crabbadon • December 3, 2010 10:58 AM Training set is crashtastic on linux at least :/ cheftom • December 3, 2010 11:01 AM I don't know why, but in Training Set I can't go down the damn ladder. I've tried falling closer to it but I keep just going back and forth. What the hell am I doing wrong?? Ok I figured it out, I didn't try walking back the other direction. matt w • December 3, 2010 11:25 AM bio -- OK, just wanted to make sure you weren't trying to do something really impossible, like trying to get the ball to stop in the target. Physics puzzlers are pretty variable, I guess; with a lot of them I find that there's a fair amount of "click just right at this second or in this place," and at the beginning of this one I found it developed slowly enough to let me do this more than some other ones I tried. Got impossible at level 31, though, when -- well, I won't get into two much detail, but At the end of the level you have to click on two things very quickly, and the second one is very narrow and swaying. I guess the reflex challenges might be considered part of the genre, but I would like to see more physics puzzlers where you could focus on the physics. At least this one kept it under control for a lot of the levels, at least to my ability. Also, googly eyes. Coldfrog • December 3, 2010 12:10 PM Wow... Love is just so entrancing... I can't get enough of it! Oh, I like the game too! Har har. Really though, it's well made, and it's very hard to not think in slightly pragmatic terms about the subject when you play the game for a bit. The chords are the real topper to me: the way they're constantly swirling around in a musical din has a crazy effect on the brain that just makes you feel relaxed and tense at the same time. This is actually probably my favorite avoidance-type game in a long time. Juliet • December 3, 2010 3:53 PM Wow, just when I've seen that movie yesterday -Nightmare before Christmas-You start with that song, must be my lucky day! chipmunk • December 3, 2010 3:58 PM Morphing Tip: If you click and hold the mouse button, you will morph into anything you pass the cursor over, or anything that passes under the cursor. Try positioning the cursor where you know an object is going to be... Buttons • December 3, 2010 5:20 PM matt w, for level 25 (which I guess you've solved now), I got it in one click by morphing into the lower while it's bouncing up the second time. If you click on it about 3/4 of the way to the top, the timing should be just right that the other ball just knocks yours into the goal. Took a few tries though. Totally stuck on level 30, though. And apparently there are more levels after that? SkylerF • December 3, 2010 10:27 PM Training Set has two observers that never do anything in the upper right. Buttons -- I think I did it in two clicks, but I'm not sure the second click did anything -- By the time I clicked on the second ball, the first ball was already pretty much in the chute. I just got it your way on the third or fourth try; very nice. Level 28 is the one I'm stuck on now, but maybe I'll try it with chipmunk's tip, which looks like it might be helpful for this (and which seems like the sort of thing you might put in the instructions). The "more levels" after level 30 are user-created levels, which are pretty uneven. matt w • December 4, 2010 12:10 PM Got level 28 of Morphing -- thanks for the tip Chipmunk! Buttons, I looked at the video walkthrough for level 30 and It didn't really make any sense to me. Apparently if you let the green ball fall onto the board from a certain height it'll keep bouncing higher and higher until it reaches the target? I guess the green balls we've seen have been very bouncy but I'm not sure why this one behaves as it does. Anyway, if you finish it you don't get a "you win" screen; it just gives you the option of "level select" and "more games." A little disappointing but since I cheated to finish I can't really complain. Cyberjar88 • December 4, 2010 2:29 PM @Dora: Thanks for getting this song stuck in my head: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B09n4ZrSE6Y Anonymous • December 4, 2010 5:07 PM I try to load the Training Set game, but all I get is a screen that says "CLICK", and no matter where I click, nothing happens. Arkher • December 4, 2010 7:08 PM Hope there will be a sequel to training set. C.Olimar788 • December 5, 2010 12:30 AM Love was really interesting. Really makes you think. Momiga was pretty fun, but short and simple. Training Set kind of freaked me out. o_o Feels like some kind of mini-game leading up to an actual game... Anonymous • December 7, 2010 1:37 AM I thought the ending in Training Set was very good you learn all these skills at great effort and then, desperate to receive those last lessons/abilities, you...die. That is the last lesson. Just like life.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line895
__label__wiki	0.565506	0.565506	An In vitro study of guidewire-related color doppler twinkling artifacts in echocardiography Shu-Ping Wu1, Yi-Jui Huang1, Teng-Fu Tsao1, Yeu-Sheng Tyan1, Chun-Hung Su2 1 Department of Medical Imaging; Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung City, Taiwan 2 Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chung Shan Medical, University Hospital, Taichung City, Taiwan Date of Submission 11-Sep-2017 Date of Acceptance 29-Jan-2018 Dr. Chun-Hung Su Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Chung Shan Medical, University Hospital, No. 110, Sec. 1, Chien-Kuo N. Road, Taichung City 402 Purpose: This study sought to determine the association between twinkling artifacts on color Doppler ultrasound and different types of guidewires. Materials and Methods: Twenty-two commonly used guidewires were classified into three groups according to decreasing diameter (Group 1, 0.035”; Group 2, 0.018”; and Group 3, 0.014”) and tested in vitro. Severity of twinkling was visually graded into four categories (0–3, from weak to strong). Results: The percentages (tips/shafts) of twinkling artifacts were 100%/100% for Group 1; 0%/33.3% for Group 2; and 18.8%/31% for Group 3. The mean scores (tips/shafts) were 2.3/2.7 for Group 1; 0/0.3 for Group 2; and 0.3/0.4 for Group 3. Among them, both two guidewires with strong twinkling artifacts (score = 3) exhibited extensive rough surfaces on microscopic pictures. Conclusion: The twinkling artifacts were more likely to present in guidewires with larger diameters (from 0.014” to 0.035”) in our study settings. The surface roughness may be the contribution to the twinkling artifact. Internal heterogeneities, such as types of material, types of coating, tip loading, and spring coil length, do not show influence on the twinkling artifact. Keywords: Doppler, guidewire, intervention, twinkling artifact Wu SP, Huang YJ, Tsao TF, Tyan YS, Su CH. An In vitro study of guidewire-related color doppler twinkling artifacts in echocardiography. J Med Ultrasound 2018;26:200-4 Wu SP, Huang YJ, Tsao TF, Tyan YS, Su CH. An In vitro study of guidewire-related color doppler twinkling artifacts in echocardiography. J Med Ultrasound [serial online] 2018 [cited 2021 Jan 15];26:200-4. Available from: http://www.jmuonline.org/text.asp?2018/26/4/200/247283 First mentioned by Rahmouni et al., the twinkling artifact is a color Doppler phenomenon which appears as a rapid alternating mixture of red-and-blue color Doppler signals behind highly reflective objects. Although the underlying mechanism is not fully understood, previous studies have reported that twinkling artifacts are related to rough surfaces with multiple reflectors.[1] Others have suggested that twinkling artifacts could be caused by internal machine noise[2] or are associated with machine settings.[2],[3],[4] This artifact has also been described behind calcifications in various extracardiac tissues including prostate, testis, kidney, bladder, liver, gallbladder, breast,[1] ureter,[5] orbit,[6] and pancreas,[7] as well as calcified cardiac valves during echocardiography.[8] Ultrasound-guided procedures are widely used currently in cardiac interventions and they can be applied via transthoracic or transesophageal echocardiography or intravascular ultrasound.[9] In a recent study, Bennett et al. reported intracardiac device-related twinkling artifacts when a patient received interatrial septal puncture for placement of a left atrial ablation catheter in transesophageal echocardiography. Twinkling artifacts were intermittently identified behind a superstiff 0.032” guidewire close to the interatrial septum and might be misinterpreted as a patent foramen ovale with a high-velocity, left-to-right shunt flow in transesophageal echocardiography.[10] The authors indicated that twinkling artifacts occurred in situations with well-demonstrated color figures; however, the association between the twinkling artifacts and the type of guidewire was not completely evaluated.[10] The hypothesis underlying this study was that the various diameters and/or bondable coatings that make up the different types of guidewires might influence the presence or strength of the twinkling artifact. An in vitro study was conducted to systemically evaluate device-related twinkling artifacts using the various types of guidewires commonly used in cardiac intervention. Guidewires Twenty-two different types of guidewires, commonly used in cardiac intervention at our institution, were evaluated. Guidewire diameters included 0.035” (Group 1, n = 3), 0.018” (Group 2, n = 3), and 0.014” (Group 3, n = 16). In cardiac intervention, 0.035” guidewires are used for peripheral arteries, while both 0.014” and 0.018” guidewires are used for coronary arteries. Among them, 13 of 22 (59%) guidewires used platinum and stainless coil as material, 2 (9%) used superelastic nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) coil, 2 (9%) used Scitanum™ stainless coil, 2 (9%) used platinum coil tip and Ni-Ti shaft, and the other 3 (14%) were of unknown material. Regarding the coating, 9 (41%) of the guidewires had hydrophilic (HY) coating; another 6 (27%) were of polymer sleeve and HY coating and 4 (18%) had silicon coating. There were two guidewires (9%) with different coatings on the tip versus the shaft: one had HY coating on the tip and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) on the shaft; another had silicon coating on the tip and PTFE on the shaft. The other guidewire (5%) had an unknown coating. [Table 1] summarizes the characteristics of the guidewires including their diameters, materials, coatings, tip loadings, and spring coil lengths. Table 1: Guidewire characteristics Color Doppler ultrasound The color Doppler images of the twinkling artifacts produced by guidewires were acquired using an Acuson Sequoia 512 sonography machine (Siemens Medical Solutions, Mountain View, CA, USA) using an adult cardiac curved transducer (4V1c, 2–4 MHz; Siemens Medical Solutions). With a fixed probe in a water bath [Figure 1], all the images were obtained by a cardiologist (J. H. S) and a radiologist (T. F. T) with 14 and 12 years of experience, respectively, in ultrasonography. For prevention of air bubble contamination,[11],[12] all guidewires were shaken manually in another water bath to release surface-trapped microbubbles. Images were separately focused on the shafts and tips of each guidewire. The frequency and dynamic range of gray-scale images were 4.0 MHz and 72 dB, respectively. Native tissue equalization technology was used to automatically optimize gray-scale gain and depth gain compensation across the two-dimensional images. The distances between the probe and the guidewires were also fixed. Figure 1: Photograph of the water bath used in our study. A 4V1c adult cardiac curved transducer (white arrow) is packaged by a latex examination glove and held by a clamp (black arrow). A blue 0.035” guidewire (arrowheads) under the water is visible For color Doppler images, a red-and-blue color map was used. The color window size was set in a constant area which entirely covered the guidewires, as well as the twinkling artifacts behind the guidewires. The Doppler frequency and velocity were set at 4.0 MHz and 32 cm/s, respectively. The color gain was set at 11 to maximally enhance twinkling artifacts and eliminate background noise in the in vitro system. Other parameters for the images included depth of the field of view (image depth), 60 mm; number of transmit zones (number of focus points), 2; focal distance (length), 3.0 and 6.0 cm; distance between the transducer and the guidewire, 3.0 ± 1.0 cm; frame rate, 16 Hz; persistence number, 0; edge factor (sharper/smoother color distinction), –2; postprocessing map, 4; size factor of color gate, 1; and filter setting, 2. Analysis of twinkling artifacts To assess the strength of the twinkling artifacts, color Doppler images were organized in a randomized fashion and reviewed in consensus by two observers (Y. J. H and S. P. W) with experience in assessing the artifacts. Observers were aware that artifacts were associated with guidewires but unaware of the types of guidewires used in each study. For scaling twinkling artifact within the color window, images were assigned the following scores: 0, if there was no artifact; 1, if artifacts were present weakly behind or superimposed on only a small part of the guidewire; 2, if they were present intermediately behind or superimposed on some part of the guidewire; and 3, if they were present strongly behind or superimposed on the entire guidewire. The score of the color Doppler twinkling artifact from each guidewire was recorded. The results are summarized in [Table 2] and [Figure 1]. The percentages of tips/shafts with twinkling artifacts showed large variations between groups. In Group 1 (0.035”), all the 3 (100%) guidewires had twinkling artifacts at both tips and shafts. In Group 2 (0.018”), none of the 3 (0%) guidewires had the twinkling artifacts at its tip; one of the 3 (33.3%) guidewires had the twinkling at its shaft. In Group 3 (0.014”), three of the 16 (18.8%) guidewires had twinkling artifacts at their tips; five of the 16 (31.3%) guidewires had twinkling artifacts at their shafts. Table 2: Color Doppler twinkling artifact scores with respect to tips versus shafts of guidewires Guidewires with larger diameters exhibited stronger twinkling artifacts than those with smaller diameters. Strong twinkling artifacts (score = 3) from two guidewires were exhibited by Group 1 only and both the two guidewires showed extensive rough surfaces on microscopic pictures. The average scores (tips/shafts) were 2.3/2.7 for Group 1; 0/0.3 for Group 2; and 0.3/0.4 for Group 3. Other parameters, such as type of material, type of coating, tip loading, and spring coil length, did not show any influence on the artifact. The twinkling artifact presents as a dynamic color mosaic on the surface of hard objects on a color Doppler ultrasound display. In addition to machine settings,[2],[3],[4] previous studies have reported that twinkling artifacts are related to rough surfaces with multiple reflectors that are usually associated with calcifications.[1] Device-related twinkling artifacts have also been previously reported. Examples have included biopsy needle and drainage tips,[13],[14] encrusted indwelling ureteral stents,[15] nephrostomy catheters,[16] and intracerebral coils,[17] as well as the guidewire-related twinkling artifacts seen during interatrial septal puncture in a recent case-limited report by Bennett et al. In cardiology, echocardiography-assisted guidance during cardiac intervention has been used widely, such as in atrial septostomy, blade atrial septectomy, balloon dilation, atrial septal defect closure, ventricular septal defect closure, patent ductus arteriosus closure, and pericardiocentesis.[18] Using the Doppler technique, echocardiography can provide flow information in real time during the above-mentioned procedures in spite of the potential impact of the twinkling artifacts. In the present study, we proposed that twinkling artifact should not be mistaken for intracardiac flow but rather indicates the guidewire's position. According to the design of the manufacturer, the distal part of the guidewire is usually composed of spring coils on its surface for maintaining torqueability. We suppose that this spring coil, regardless of material (superelastic Ni-Ti, platinum and stainless coil, Scitanum™, and stainless coil), may offer some degree of surface roughness and induce the twinkling artifact. This hypothesis is thought to be supported with microscopic pictures. Guidewires with strong twinkling artifacts (score = 3) exhibit rough surfaces with scalloped contours whereas those with no or weak twinkling artifacts (score = 0 or 1) present smooth surfaces [Figure 2]. However, we do not quantitate the surface roughness based on microscopic pictures and this limit any more advanced explanation. Figure 2: Examples of the system used for scoring color Doppler twinkling artifacts with respect to the tips and shafts of the guidewires. On color Doppler images and corresponding microscopic pictures, the twinkling artifacts are visually scaled from 0 to 3 (from weak to strong). Numbers indicate diameters (in inch) of the guidewires. Guidewires with strong twinkling artifacts (score = 3) exhibit rough surfaces with scalloped contours whereas those with no or weak twinkling artifacts (score = 0 or 1) present smooth surfaces Based on our study, the diameter from 0.014” to 0.035” of a guidewire was also an important factor in generating twinkling artifacts, and we found that the larger the diameter, the stronger the twinkling artifact. On the other hand, other parameters, such as material, coating, tip loading, or spring coil length, did not show any association with the twinkling artifact. We believe that these internal heterogeneities do not affect the surface roughness and therefore, did not influence the twinkling artifact. There were small differences between the twinkling artifacts observed at the tip versus those at the shaft of the guidewire in our study. The twinkling artifacts at the shafts were usually equal (and occasionally slightly stronger) than those at the tips. Since the tip of the guidewire was shaped in a curve, there was a larger angle deviation between the Doppler beam and the guidewire (the Doppler beam was not perpendicular to the object) in scans of the tip versus scans of the shaft. When the steeper angle occurred, the strength of the twinkling artifact behind the tip decreased.[19] This phenomenon may explain the different results obtained between the tips and shafts in our study. Our study had several limitations. Although we tested the most commonly used guidewires available at our institution, the sample size of the study was still small. In addition, different parameter settings were not tested in our study. This may have led to an underestimation (or overestimation) of the impact of the twinkling artifact on echocardiography. Finally, because our in vitro study was in a static environment, results may not be directly applicable to the clinical setting which involves cardiac motion during the scan. 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__label__wiki	0.562137	0.562137	Kuzey Kafkasya Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Hükumeti ve Türk Basınına duyuru… Bab-el mendeb, باب المندب ya da gözyaşı kapısı Neoislamcılar duymasın ama Üsküp’te dört Türk Rus uzman: Karlov’a saldırı sadece Rusya’ya değil, Türkiye’ye de karşı The Future of the Labor Market in Russia Rusya 20 Şubat 2017 PAYLAŞ TWEET GOOGLE+ LINKEDIN PINTEREST EMAIL PAYLAŞ TWEET GOOGLE+ LINKEDIN PINTEREST Depopulation, aging and shrinking number of the working-age population are some of the biggest challenges which Russian labor market face today. The year 1995 is an important year for demographic dynamics in Russia because after that year number of population continuously decreased and according to forecasts it will fall even further in the near future. The current problems could be solved by either natural or migration-based option. First, option refers to solve the issues of the labor market with increasing the natural growth of the population while the second solution advocates attracting a large number of migrants to Russia (Rosstat, 2016). However, total fertility rate of Russia is below sustainable growth rate indicating that Russian population will decline and consequently the number of working-age population will decrease Moreover, the current level of the migration flow is not large enough to compensate the losses in the number of population and working-age population (World Bank, 2016). Graph 1. Number of Population of Russia 2015-2030 Source: UN Population Division, 2016. A historical review of population growth indicates that between 1965-1995 years the number of the population has continuously increased reaching its peak with 148.2 million in 1995. Starting from 1995 the situation has changed where a number of the population started to fall and never reached the 1995 level again. Therefore, 1995 represents a breakeven point for Russian demographic situation and a starting point of the depopulation problem. The last two decades falling trend escalated and Russian population has decreased 4.8 million people falling to 143.4 million in 2015 (UN, 2016). Although there is a slight improvement in the number of population in recent few years, the future of Russian demographic situation does not look very bright. United Nations Population Division in their data has analyzed the future of the Russia’s population under three different scenario (low, medium and high). The low variant forecast indicates that Russian population will decrease almost 10 million by 2030 whereas this figure is for medium scenario 4.85 million and as for the most optimistic option number of population will not decrease in fact, it will slightly increase reaching to 143.7 million by 2030 (UN, 2016). Comparing all three variations it could be said that most realistic prediction is the medium variant. Because based on the current demographic dynamics without a massive migration flow the number of population will decline. The important question here is that how much it will decline? On this point, prediction of low variant also seems quite distant from the reality, which we observed the last two decade where a number of the population between 1995-2015 years has fallen around 4.8 million. Therefore, by taking historical background into consideration the closest guess in terms of number is the medium variant that states that a number of population will decline around 4.8 million in the next 15 years (UN, 2016). Russia alongside with the depopulation issue also struggles with the aging problem where the age-dependency ratio is continuously increasing and according to forecast, it will continue to increase. The dependency ratio indicates the share of dependents (who are below 15 and over 65 years old) to the total workforce (15 to 64 years old) (Investopedia, 2016). A higher dependency ratio is likely to put pressure on pension system and government expenditure on social benefits, which could lead to increase in taxes and raising the retirement age. Looking at the age dependency ratio of Russia the number of the dependent groups is reduced from 44.3% in 2000 to 38.8% in 2010. However, during 2010-2015 years the ratio increased by 4.4% and within the next 15 year, it is expected to increase 13.5% reaching 56.6% by 2030. On this point, a large part of this increase will occur in the next 10 years where the ratio will jump from 43.1% in 2015 to 50% in 2020 and to 55.3% in 2025 (World Bank, 2016). Graph 2. Total Fertility Rate 2010-2030 Total fertility rate (TFR) provides essential information regarding the dynamics of demographic changes and these changes in demography affects the number of population and the working-age population. In order for a country to maintain a stable sustainable population growth, TFR should not be less than 2.1. For instance, the world average is 2.5 TFR while this figure is for European Union 1.54 and for South Asia 2.55 TFR (World Bank, 2016). TFR rate of Russia has been gradually decreasing since the 1950s however during the 1987-1993 years the TFR rate fall sharply from 2.22 to 1.38 and manage only to surpass 1993 level after 2006. In the following 9 years, TFR significantly increases to 1.7 in 2015. However, this is not enough to maintain the current level of the population since the TFR is below the 2.1 average. Among three forecasts, only in case of high variant scenario, Russia could preserve its population growth while in the case of medium or low variant the number of population will decline (UN, 2016). Graph 3. Number of Working-Age Population 2015-2030 Source: Rosstat, 2010. The falling trend in the number of working-age population in combination with aging creates serious challenges for the Russian labor market. Shrinking number of workers will increase the competition for labors and their salaries that will create additional problems for the businesses (Kucera, 2015). During 2011-2015 years, a number of the working-age population has decreased 3.6 million workers and forecasts indicate that it will get worse (ACRF, 2016). On this point, the major concern regarding the Russian labor market’s future is even in the ideal version of the forecast; working-age population will decline 4.1 million workers whereas this figure is for medium variant 6.8 million and for low variant almost 10 million by 2030 (Rosstat, 2010). In all variants, the number of working-age population will fall significantly between 2015-2020 years and after 2020, the decrease in high and medium variant will slow down while low variant will continue to fall. This decrease could be linked with the low fertility rate during the 1990s where 1990s generation will start to enter the workforce around 2015-2020 years. In addition, it could be said that gradual improvement after 2020 could be associated with the increased TFR in the 2000s. In addition to the decrease in the number of workforces in the next 15 year, the share of young workers will decline while the share of elderly workers will increase. Thus, age structure will pose a great concern since the number of young workers in the total workforce will decline 2.2 million whereas the number of elderly workers will increase 5.9 million by 2030 (Rosstat, 2010). Currently, the average age of the working-age population is 40,6 years in line with this forecast it could be said that due to low share of young workers in the workforce the average age will continue to increase (Rosstat, 2016). On this point, the contribution of the legal foreign workers will also be limited since they constitute only 3% of the total workforce in the country in 2015 (Rosstat, 2016). Taking into consideration all negative outlook for the future of the Russian labor market migration could play an important role in the solution part of the depopulation and shrinking number of workers. However, at its current level migration flow is not large enough to compensate the losses in the population and in the labor market. For instance, according to Rosstat’s forecast in order to cover the natural decline in population with migration flow, in future the net migration number needs to be increased by 39% in 2020, 71% in 2025 and 83% in 2030 than the medium variant forecasts of net migration to Russia (Rosstat, 2010). In conclusion, deterioration in depopulation and both shrinking and aging workforce will intensify the problems of the Russian labor market. This is a due number of workers who will retire between 2015-2020 years is larger than the new young workers who will join the workforce. The only solution that could have a significant effect over the short period is to attract more immigrants and migrant workers to the country. On this point, Russia needs to increase its attractiveness for migrant workers from neighboring countries in addition to Central Asian ones. Zhengizkhan Zhanaltay http://eurasian-research.org/en/research/comments/economy/future-labor-market-russia Rosstat (2016). Russia in Figures 2016. Federal State Statistics Service. http://www.gks.ru/free_doc/doc_2016/rusfig/rus16e.pdf World Bank (2016). Fertility rate, total (births per woman). The World Bank. http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.DYN.TFRT.IN UN (2016). Total Population. World Population Prospects. United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Population Division. https://esa.un.org/unpd/wpp/Download/Standard/Population/ World Bank (2016). Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population). The World Bank. http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.DPND Investopedia (2016). What is the ‘Dependency Ratio’. Investopedia.com http://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/dependencyratio.asp Kucera J. (2015). Russia’s Current Economic Conundrum. The School of Russian and Asian Studies. http://www.sras.org/russia_economic_crisis_2015 ACRF (2016).Working-age Population is in Decline. Analytical Center for the Government of the Russian Federation. http://ac.gov.ru/en/events/010771.html Rosstat (2010). Estimated number of population of the Russian Federation. Federal State Statistics Service. http://www.gks.ru/wps/wcm/connect/rosstat_main/rosstat/ru/statistics/publications/catalog/doc_1140095525812 Etiketler: The Future of the Labor Market in Russia Züriye Garayeva: RUSİYANIN İKİBAŞLI QAFQAZ SİYASƏTİ Konstantin Duşenov: Rusya İran askeri ittifakı gerçekleşti mi Putin: Rusya genişleyecek Altay Göyüşov: Qarabağ məsələsi SSRİ-ni dağıtmışdı, indi guman ki, dünyanı dəyişdirəcək Sudan’da Rusya’nın Lojistik Üss atağı: Türkiye’ye Karşı Denge Mi? 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__label__wiki	0.848848	0.848848	GENETAL Jompom.com - All About Web & Tech > Blog > Social Media > One Way Ventures, a firm focused on immigrant founders, closes second fund – TechCrunch Social MediaTutorials One Way Ventures, a firm focused on immigrant founders, closes second fund – TechCrunch Posted by Jompom January 5, 2021 What’s going on with fintech venture capital investment? – TechCrunch One way venturesA venture capital firm that supports immigrant founders has closed its second fund for $ 57.5 million. Nearly three years later One Way announced its first fund, a $ 28 million investment vehicle. The new fund allowed One Way to increase its check size from $ 500,000 to $ 1 million, giving them the ability to lead institutional seed rounds at a rapid clip, says founding partner Simeon Dukach. For now, the larger fund is equal to the amount invested in the debut fund, but it also indicates how The seed boom is flourishing, Forcing investors to recapitalize to remain competitive. In a way it is one of the few venture capital firms with a clear focus on supporting immigrant founders. Another firm that helps immigrants and helps them stay in the country Unsolicited ventures, Which which The $ 20 million fund closed last in 2019. Ducacht says the firm’s immigrant focus is the biggest competitive advantage in getting into deals. One Way states that it brings immigrant founders together in a community and speaks the same language (metaphor) suited to a new country, culture and environment. While COVID-19 has limited the opportunity to meet in person, the firm is experimenting with the concept Virtual headquarters And events to bring their portfolio companies together. Dukach said that in a closed-door world such as venture capital, community and translation “we will almost always be mystified.” “We have been able to come in competitive tours because we were treated like an angel who offers a lot of value, even when some part of the price really feels cool.” Oneway investments include Brex, Classtag And Chipper device. its 48 portfolios The companies, two companies, do not have an immigrant co-founder. The generalist firm has placed stakes prominently in machine learning, fintech and edtech. The atmosphere of immigration during the Trump administration, both from a rhetoric And policy perspective, Influenced in a way, albeit mildly, according to Duke. The firm has a venture partner in Montreal, Philip Kalaf, To hedge against possible policy moves. To close a fund during an epidemic and election year, One Way closed nearly double the capital it had initially planned to raise, This year a parade of check-writing and cash. “We had a few LPs until after the election,” said Ducache. Once Biden won, he was more comfortable investing. In a way his team is expected to grow as it scores new capital. company Expanded to San Francisco As a partner by adding Eugene Malobrodzky from Boston as co-founder of a consumer privacy startup. company, Similar to many venture capital firms, When it comes to the diversity of its decision-makers. Right now, all the companions of One Way are men. Plans to add firm Nadia asean, A former executive at Robinhood and a current executive at Trusted Health, as an enterprise partner, different from a general partner. The role of the enterprise partner needs to be signed off from a GP in order to make a decision or write a check. Other female members of the team include Annie Patak, A stage collaborator. From a portfolio perspective, One Way has supported 10 women-founded or co-founded companies out of its 50 companies. Its portfolio includes 19 companies with minority co-founders and seven companies with Black or LatinX founders. The ideal founder, according to Dukach, embodies the firm’s name in its strategy. “Someone who went one way, bought a ticket without a company or any certainty, where they are going to end up without language or culture or network,” Duke said. “Someone who emerges through that?” It is just more predictable of future success. It is more predictive of being able to disrupt a large industry. “ Jompom January 5, 2021 Previous Article NYSE reverses plans to delist China’s three big telcos – TechCrunch Next Article Color raises $167 million funding at $1.5 billion valuation to expand ‘last mile’ of US health infrastructure – TechCrunch 232.2k fans like 15 steps to fundraising a new VC or private equity fund – TechCrunch Desktop Metal buys fellow 3D printing company EnvisionTEC for $300M – TechCrunch Tracy Chou launches Block Party to combat online harassment and abuse – TechCrunch Bumble files to go public – TechCrunch © 2016–2020 Jompom made with Love, powered by Dotance.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line915
__label__wiki	0.606311	0.606311	BEING JAMIE BAKER by Kelly Oram ★★★ \| Kara.Reviews Review of Being Jamie Baker by Kelly Oram Disclaimer: I won this in a Goodreads First Reads Giveaway. Loves me the free books. There is really no question about it: adolescents and superpowers just go well together. After all, teenagers just want to be normal, and superheroes often just want to be normal. Can you guess what a teenager with superpowers wants? Kelly Oram does not break any new ground with Being Jamie Baker , which hews very closely to all of its tropes. Oram none-too-subtly uses Jamie's superpowers to parallel the social awkwardness of high school. From page 3 onward, we are reminded that Jamie Baker is a "freak," both because she is a social outcast, an "ice queen," and because she . . . well, she has superpowers. So when the hottest, nicest guy in school starts courting her, Jamie has to decide whether to reject him and remain the ice queen or embrace him—which, if done literally, may end up killing him. However, in a nice inversion of the "bad boy, nice girl" trope, we have the "nice boy, bad girl" attraction going on—Jamie is not exactly rebellious, but she is antisocial, and she does have a lot of baggage. Her eventual catharsis with respect to this last point is the true highlight of this novel instead of her climactic attempt to rescue Ryan from the clutch of a mad scientist (I kid you not). Being Jamie Baker is amazing if only because it brings back memories of my childhood, which has mostly dissolved into a faded blur of colour and Lego. This book reminds me a good deal of The Secret World of Alex Mack , a show I recall watching when I was very young. In both cases, you've got a teenage girl who gains powers as a result of a chemical spill. She discovers that having superpowers is not all it's cracked up to be, especially because it makes having a "normal" high school life practically impossible. Also, she must conceal her powers at all costs, lest shady government or business interests cut her up. Again, obvious allegory for adolescent self-discovery happening here. But having taken all these tools out of the box, how does Oram use them to construct a compelling story? There are three major plots here: Jamie's relationship with Ryan, Jamie's need to reconcile herself with having powers (including the fear of discovery), and Jamie's desire to be accepted in the society of Rocklin High. Each of these plots works well with the other two separately, but all three never really come together as one. Jamie's relationship with Ryan is annoying. Firstly, Ryan's self-assuredness did not endear me to him. His constant attempts to push past Jamie's barriers are supposed to show that he cares, yet they mostly make him a jerk. Secondly, Jamie's not that much better in this area. She vacillates between, "I can't be with him; I might kill him!" to "I want him. Want now." And every time she overhears Ryan laughing about her to his Popular friends, it never occurs to her to think that he's just pretending. She immediately decides he's a jerk and she hates him. I know that these fluctuations of affection are the hallmark of a hormonal teenage girl, but in fiction they need to be married to useful developments in plot. And that does happen sometimes; for instance, Jamie is understandably taken aback when a kiss with Ryan results in supercharging her powers, glowing eyes, and a lightning blast that knocks over a tree. Even less successful, however, is the superhero story in this superhero story. A reporter, whose articles about Jamie's accident prompted her family to move in the first place, has re-entered Jamie's life. This time he claims her only hope is to go public with her powers before the evil Visticorp decides to capture her. The final twist turns out to be the identity of a former Visticorp employee who has essentially gone rogue because Visticorp didn't believe him about Jamie. He kidnaps Ryan on the night of the Big Football Game, luring Jamie up to the deserted high school for a creepy confession about how he will "keep her safe." I was waiting for this moment forever. I mean, that's the expected payoff when the hero reveals his or her secret identity to a loved one. The problem was that, for the first part of the book, there was no sign of any supervillain or nemesis of that calibre. (Carter, the reporter, doesn't count. He's an idiot.) In general, Being Jamie Baker 's pacing is so abysmally slow that when this payoff finally arrives, it is more a relief than a gratification. The villain, once he is revealed, is unimposing to the point of being laughable. There is no suspense and very little tension as Jamie goes about rescuing Ryan and disabling the villain. About the best thing that comes from the climax is Jamie's own confrontation with her moral event horizon (guess the outcome of that one). But that's not plot; that's characterization. Despite my reservations about the story, Oram really impressed me with her portrayal of Jamie's voice. In particular, the following exchange is hilarious. Jamie has just beat the bad guy, and now Carter has shown up with her parents, who just finished planting evidence in the villain's home that frames him as a stalker: "What things did you leave there?" I demanded, trying to make myself calm down. "Oh, just your old pompoms, your crown, and a pair of your panties," my mom said. She shrugged as if it were no big deal and then smiled wickedly. "I stuck those under his pillow." "Mom!" I gasped. "Linda!" my dad yelled, every bit as horrified. The blood had drained from his face at the word "panties." "What?" Mom snapped. "That's exactly the kind of thing a creepy stalker would take." "Ugh! At least tell me they weren't any of my nice silk Victoria's Secret ones." "The little black ones with the lace," Mom admitted guiltily. "Mom!" Jamie's repeated protestations of "Mom!" feel so accurate, as does her embarrassment (not to mention her father's!) of this discussion about planting her panties at some guy's apartment. With Jamie, Ryan, Mike, Paige, et al., Oram duplicates the diction of adolescents, with "like" inserted in all the right places. I'm less convinced of the veracity of the parents' voices (does anyone really say, "I'm putting my foot down" these days?) but that's a minor quibble. Beyond voice, many of the secondary characters, although not as well-developed, are less stock than I expected. For example, Mike Driscoll is Ryan's crony and not a nice guy at all. He's harsh to Jamie, and his attitude toward women in general is, at best, macho-ly misogynistic. Yet when Carter first darkens Jamie's door (by which I mean he shows up at Rocklin High), he is the first one to intervene. It is an act of solidarity with the ice queen that leaves both her and the reader a little bewildered, and I love that. Then there is Jamie's back story, including her origin story and the true fate of her late boyfriend, Derek. Oram does not focus on this too much, probably wisely, choosing instead to reveal only salient portions. Once the whole story is out, you realize Jamie really is messed up and not just overdramatic (I had to admit I had some doubts until that point). This makes her confrontation with the villain much more fulfilling than it otherwise would be. We can understand on a visceral level, if not a literal one, how tempted Jamie is to use her powers to remove this person. As I mentioned above, it's not a very tense moment, because the outcome is predictable. However, it demonstrates how far Jamie has come from the beginning of the story, where she's an aloof ice queen trying to ignore her powers as much as possible. There is really no question about it: adolescents and superpowers just go well together. Being Jamie Baker has some problems with plot and pacing that threaten to consign it to mediocrity. Jamie's voice, and Oram's characterization, rescues it—mostly. Babcock, K. (2010, Aug 29). [Review of the book Being Jamie Baker , by Kelly Oram]. Kara.Reviews. https://kara.reviews/being-jamie-baker/ Chicago/Turabian 17 Babcock, Kara. Review of the book Being Jamie Baker , by Kelly Oram. Kara.Reviews, August 29, 2010, accessed January 15, 2021. https://kara.reviews/being-jamie-baker/ MLA 8 Babcock, Kara. Review of Being Jamie Baker , by Kelly Oram. Kara.Reviews , 29 Aug 2010, kara.reviews/being-jamie-baker/	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line918
__label__wiki	0.696754	0.696754	Adam L. Shiff and Shai Schmidt Co-Author “3rd Circ. Continues Momentive Trend For Secured Creditors” Kasowitz Benson Torres partner Adam L. Shiff and associate Shai Schmidt have co-authored “3rd Circ. Continues Momentive Trend For Secured Creditors,” published in Law360. In the article, the authors discuss the recent Third Circuit opinion in In re Energy Future Holdings Corp., which highlights the pitfalls senior secured creditors may encounter when attempting to enforce lien subordination agreements in Chapter 11 reorganizations. In a previous article, the authors discussed the opinion of the Southern District of New York in In re MPM Silicones LLC (Momentive), and its potential effects on intercreditor agreements and reorganizations. The authors explain how the court’s opinion in Energy Futures Holdings, by firmly adhering to the language of the contract in determining its applicability to forms of distribution that were not at issue in Momentive, may affect future restructurings in new and perhaps unpredictable ways. Read the article in its entirety. Adam L. Shiff, partner at Kasowitz Benson Torres, focuses his practice on all aspects of bankruptcy and restructuring, including representing debtors, formal and informal committees of creditors and equity securities holders, trustees, investors and purchasers of distressed businesses. Over the past 25 years, he has represented major parties in interest in high-profile U.S. restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings such as LightSquared, Caesars Entertainment, Adelphia, Eastman Kodak, Borders, Capmark Financial, WorldCom, Residential Capital, Linens ‘n Things, Marvel Entertainment, and Trump Entertainment Resorts. Shai Schmidt is an associate at Kasowitz Benson Torres where he focuses on restructuring and creditors’ rights matters, including contested Chapter 11 plan confirmation, DIP financing, cash collateral, intercreditor litigation and other matters involving bankruptcy litigation. Adam L. Shiff	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line921
__label__cc	0.698065	0.301935	International University Chronicle Investigating the late arrival policy. Do students have a voice? Author: Elina Tin Editor: Mariia Lysikova Mateo Lamnije and Sevara Khaitmetova, representatives of StuCo, explain how StuCo can become a more active voice for the student body. Photo by Sofia Rukhadze. You don’t need to know; you just need to be here on time. Do students have a voice in LCC policymaking? On February 12, 2020 LCC registrar sent out a message from Academic Vice President Dr. J. D. Mininger announcing the new late arrival policy for the following 2020-2021 academic year. The policy states that all students must be attending classes by the fourth day of the semester. Since the policy was announced, there has been some visible tension on the LCC campus. Students were upset with how the email was presented to them. Elena Bulgac, junior communication major explained, “Reiterating the same thing again just felt too directive, it came off as ‘you don’t need to know, you just need to be here on time’”. Bulgac comes from a small country of Moldova where planes don’t fly regularly. She noted that there are, “usually one or two flights per week”. It will come to a point where she will be forced to make the decision between choosing the first flight which means spending one week less at home, or being late a couple of days and paying for the less expensive ticket. Students also feel that there is a gap of miscommunication between the LCC administration and the student body. Hrak Haytayan, a junior Business major said, “I know that student council has a vote on something, but I do not feel that we are well informed on what is going on internally, why all these changes apply to us.” The new policy emphasizes that only truly exceptional circumstances will be approved and Work&Travel will no longer be a legitimate excuse. Fadi Pola, a junior Business major from Iraq said, “Technically, my case is a critical case. I am paying $1000 to go see my family once a year and two weeks isn’t enough. You spend one day and a half going one way and a day and a half coming back, so you’re left with 12 days a year, so I choose to take an extra week.” Not only do students have comments and opinions on the late arrival policy, but so do the faculty and administration. When asked about miscommunication between the student body and the administration, Dr. Andrew Jones, Assistant Communications professor said, “One immediate issue is that email is always going to sound meaner than it really is. And that becomes even more true when you’re dealing with a policy or a procedure”. He continued to explain that there’s also an additional layer to this, which is people hate change. “If you give someone a reason for change, then they’re much more willing to accept it,” he suggested. “If we think about ways of communicating more effectively with students, one way that is better is to use a representative format. You would want your representative, someone from StuCo, to come back to the student body and say ‘here is this thing that has been decided, we had a voice on this decision and this is why the decision has been made’,” recommended Jones. He said that one of his favourite things about LCC is the access to the halls of power. “It’s possible to have a conversation with anybody at LCC and just to say ‘hey, there’s this idea that I had, I think this would be a better solution’”, said Jones. Andrew Jones talking about Late Arrival policy to Elina Tin. Photo taken by Viktoriia Pegushina Dr. Jones also addressed the situation from a faculty perspective. He said, “it’s really demoralizing for a faculty member to look out and see that half of the students aren’t even there”. He stated that it makes faculty question their own value and ask questions like ‘is this even important?’. In order to address and discuss the following issues, Dr. J.D. Mininger, Academic Vice President of LCC who has been in office since January 2017, explained the significance of the policy in a formal interview. “Policies are made for the benefit of the students. It may not seem that way because students observe this as loss of possible revenue, I do get that. The reason that this is for the student’s benefit is that we run into all sorts of tangles and troubles in add/drop week, and this is why we had backed it up the two days. We needed students to be here to do their own add/drop week,” he said. Mininger also noted that while some students benefit greatly from it, the LCC administration sees many students who abuse the policy by staying longer just because they can. In terms of students with already signed contracts and bought the tickets, he said, “I would ask ‘were you planning to come back on Monday?’, ‘can you show me that that’s the case?’ and ‘have you done everything to talk to your employer?’”. Mininger clarified that if the student was able to explain the situation as best as possible and try to make it to the last deadline, then there would be room for discussion. “The most important thing for LCC is not what the attendance policy is, but that our vision of education is one that emphasizes classroom activity,” he said. To address the concern of miscommunication among the community, Mininger said, “Student Council is most properly the governments wing of the students that participates with the administration on administrative decision making bodies, what it means is students have a voice in the decisions made at LCC”. Dr. Mininger advised students to become more involved with student council even maybe organize a town meeting type of experience solely for the purpose of him answering questions and addressing concerns that students have. Mateo Lamnije is the LCC Student Council Vice President who is the student representative on the Academic Council. When asked about student involvement, Lamnije said, “Of course, complaining is not that hard, but you also need to be active and constructive on what you say and show up where we need you to show up”. He referenced the recent Coffee with StuCo event which took place on Thursday, February 20th and said, “only three students showed up”. Mateo explained that since the beginning of the academic year, student council has been trying to be more active, to cooperate with the students more. He brought up the attendance policy which is also currently being revised. He said that StuCo’s office hours are every day (except Thursday) from 12-1 in StuCo office and students are more than welcome to stop by and raise any questions or concerns. When asked if there is any room for discussion about the new late arrival policy, Sevara Khaitmetova, LCC Student Council President said, “I would suggest either enforcing the policy next year, because this year it will be on September 2nd or let the Work &Travel Assistant send emails to the employers not forcing students to work past Labor Day”. Khaitmetova mentioned an electronic petition that the StuCo team is currently working on. She said, “Polina Lynova wants to make a petition that will allow all students to click and sign it, and if we have at least one-third of the whole student body then I could present it to the president's cabinet”. We need your reaction! We need your voice!, Sevara Khaitmetova emphasized. Your Voice Does Wonders We would LOVE to hear from you! 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__label__cc	0.550302	0.449698	'Reasons for singing': On John Taggart Edited by Matthew Cooperman John Taggart: From his own words Pam Rehm A 2009 letter from Taggart to Joel Chace. As Lorine Niedecker once wrote of Louis Zukofsky, I can write the same of John Taggart: “I [am] fortunate enough to call him friend and mentor.” I met John back in 1985 as a freshman at Shippensburg University. By some strange luck, I like to believe it was the hands of the gods, I was assigned John as my adviser. I was an undeclared major with “poetry” listed under Hobbies on my application. Perhaps this was the deciding factor that got me placed with him; whatever the case, that placement turned into a mentorship and a friendship that have lasted to the present day. I have no desire to talk about John’s work in a critical way; the work stands on its own. My inclination is toward biography. Once, when speaking with John on the telephone I let him know that I was reading a biography of Gerard Manley Hopkins, and then I made the comment “I don’t know why I like biography so much.” And John remarked “It’s because you’re nosy.” We both laughed. I would defend myself and say “curious.” I think curiosity is any writer’s hunger. So through the thoughts and advice in John’s letters came the revelation that the one I called Dr. Taggart was also human. Just such a reward is probably one of the reasons why correspondence is so desired. And John’s is a true correspondence, i.e., handwritten. I have included parts from early letters and worked forward through the years. I didn’t start out looking for anything in particular, just for what I thought was most interesting, but now that the selections are next to one another I can see that there’s a definite “religious” theme about them. But what more could be expected; as John has written me on more than one occasion, “My ‘project’ is to rewrite the Bible.” Still, for a number of reasons you may come to agree with, I’m happy to be the age I am and can imagine little worse than being time-machined back into earlier moments. If nothing else, as the example of Lorine makes clear in her own life, the art can truly get better as you go along; you can get better, you can get to the point where you’re doing what you actually want to do. One of the curious things is that something of a return is often involved. (The Loop title is no accident.) If my own experience is anything to go on, there can be a movement forward. Of course we think we’re moving forward all along, but I have my doubts. In my case, there had to be not only a going back, e.g., to the church, but a consciousness of what was involved: this is me. You ask about religion. Having been born into that profession (not to forget, the name Taggart means “priest’s son”), it has taken me a long time to acknowledge it as my world and context. This is not quite the same as having a “view” about it. You can find traces of that in my poems, but the main thing is the acknowledgement itself. It is what is missing in much otherwise admirable contemporary work. And I think that must eventually tell against it. You don’t have to be a believer, don’t have to like it, but you have to have some sense of it to be truly human. To put it most flatly, it has to be part (if not the whole) of your vocabulary. Per Dickinson & Melville, remember that you can belong to the loyal opposition. Enclosed is a recent poem [“Into The Hill Country”]. It’s a version of the visitation (Mary & Elizabeth). It may be that my “project” is to rewrite the Bible. No lack of work to be done! Growing up in a series of small Midwestern towns, some of which were quite attractive, it’s fair enough to say that the world of books was much more alive and real to me than my immediate surroundings. And this extended to the church. I had, of course, to go every Sunday. But I would always go with at least one book of my own choosing, which, whatever else, would never be the Bible. What biblical knowledge I have is either the product of much later reading or recollections from Sunday School or my Father’s sermons. Enforced attendance makes for resistance and so I was a rebel, if on the subdued side, from the beginning. Dostoevsky or A. J. Cronin (popular novelist of the 50’s) or Salinger would always be in my church suit pocket or craftily (I thought) secreted inside my hymnal. Enforced attendance also makes for the development of a “critical” intelligence. I listened closely to my Father, always on the lookout for flaws in his arguments, weaknesses in his presentations. It makes me keenly aware of the public (spoken) exertion of power. I couldn’t help noticing how he moved a congregation one way or another. And there were other things I couldn’t help but notice: the theatre component of the service — robes, costuming, music, liturgy, the ritual of communion in particular — which, at home & behind the scenes as it were — were always discussed in terms of theatre, judged/evaluated as performance. And here & there I also noted instances of quiet, utterly sincere faith & devotion, persons of that quality. Now the odd thing is that none of this shows up in my early writing, either prose fiction (with which I began) or poetry. I wanted to sound like Robbe-Grillet or Celine or Stevens. It was only when I had done the Pyramid book and felt myself to be at what might be called an impasse of experiment, when I began to question the idea of avant garde experimentation as a worthwhile goal in itself. That it all came back. That is, I felt compelled to acknowledge the existence/value of my own experience and try to do more with it than a version of confessional reporting. In terms of music, it meant turning away from Stockhausen, Cage, Xenakis & others to the wonderfully (terribly?) sexy and innocent rock music I’d grown up with in the 50’s & early 60’s, much of it, importantly, black music. And, true enough, church music, hymn tunes, was involved. This is why Ives often moves me to tears. I can’t help but recognize the hymns he draws from and, as with the piano and violin sonatas, draws away from. A key in this was Kierkegaard, whom I read as a high school student but without anything like real understanding until much later on. He is for me the essence of the Protestant intelligence, which is not to deny his wide learning and considerable wit. The difference is that, finally, I don’t make the movement of faith. So in the end I remain resistant, even though I know I’m dependent upon what’s being resisted. It’s also the case that I have an abiding respect for what’s being resisted, not simply as “material” but as a reality in my life. All the church windows of very ordinary churches, not cathedrals, are real to me. And as they constitute a return to reality, they are more than simply real as actual; they are the windows through & by which I see. Which may simply be another way of saying that, essentially, I’m a rather elderly child, a child of pain as I most often feel in confrontation with the crucifixion picture/window. A 1973 letter from Taggart to Ronald Johnson (courtesy of Peter O‘Leary). At the moment I’m collecting some notes for the Zukofsky conference Bob Creeley is sponsoring at the end of the month. Luckily, Melville was all too much with me when he called, and the arrangement is that I’ll read a poem (The Pyramid Is A Pure Crystal) instead of reading a paper. The notes are to function as an introduction to the poem, which was dedicated to L. Z. when it was first published by Elizabeth Press. It’s been years since I last looked at this poem: a peculiar experience to revisit one’s thinking of over 20 yrs ago. I don’t know that I like the poem all that much, but I was intrigued with the boxes which are printed around the tiny poems in each series. It occurs to me that this is what I am: the poet of the box, the poet of boxes! If I could present what truly interests me, it would be something on the order of: the Platonic solids & the box kites of Alexander Graham Bell! Have you ever seen the old National Geographic photo of Bell & dozens of men pulling at a rope to get one of his giant kites (the shape of an abstract wing) into the air? That’s my idea of a good time! Actually, seeing kites at Bell’s “studio” in Nova Scotia was a galvanizing experience for me. There’s something quite magical about those geometric shapes and the delicacy of the materials (silk & very thin strips of wood). Well, I found it magical. A room of one’s own is a good idea, but a workroom filled with giant kites in various stages of construction strikes me as infinitely preferable. For a kite is a crystal made visible, a crystal you can see (inside out) & fly in the air. Came across an article on Ned Rorem in the Times last week. Not one of my favorite composers, but something he said struck me. Approximate quotation: artists aren’t wild, crazy people; they’re the truly sane ones who know what they must do all their lives. And if there’s some appreciation, however slight, that’s great. A decent credo, I think. The only problem is, speaking only for myself, we tend to need reminding what it is that must be done. As for appreciation, I must tell you about an unlooked for example. Shortly before Christmas a Lutheran minister from Kansas called. He’d been struck by the Marvin Gaye poem & wondered if he could send me something by way of, yes, appreciation. This turned out to be no less than 8 cassette tapes of all sorts of music! & as an omen of sorts, the last selection on the very last tape was the opening from Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme.” This is a “project” I’ve been thinking about for some time (a poem in response to that music). A tremendous gift, and I’ll take [it] as a charm for what I know will be a major undertaking. Thank you for your kind comments on the pastorelle poems. Their opening out into the rural, as you say, was a gradual process: gradually becoming aware of things around our place, literally learning their names, the names of plants as well as of the persons making up our local history. About equally gradual and “unconscious,” picked up as one goes along. Then, again, not altogether unconscious, i.e., reading WCW on American culture, specifically the immediate as local, played a part, almost forcing me against my will to realize/acknowledge that this was, in fact, my culture and, as such, what was to be acted upon in terms of writing. It took some time to get comfortable with single page poems. I like the fact that they’re scattered throughout a larger book. That way the water-torture effect is avoided (or so I hope). Not sure if beginners know what they need in their beginnings (an older recognition that one may have been lucky even if that very luck is resented). There seems to be a basic choice between writing as if each try is a new beginning or using what you already have and trying to extend/push it a bit further. So the examples of WCW & Stevens. Main thing: try to avoid writing the same poem over & over! Louis Zukofsky This feature “thinks through” the work of John Taggart, whose sincerity-in-sound-structure manifests as four largely continuous attentions: a significant body of work written on/from/about art, music, and literature; some of the most distinguished long poems of the postwar period; a poetry deeply attuned to matters of the divine ecumenically construed; and a particularly distinctive musical style that proliferates and permutates through serial composition. Matthew Cooperman In Layers John Taggart This poem is a song an act a work of love Peter O'Leary Shadow memory shadows music Karl Young John Taggart: From his own words Pam Rehm Taggart: Sound and vision Mark Scroggins Seeds Sown for John Taggart Matthew Cooperman On singing and thinking John Taggart Approaching Taggart chapel Joseph Donahue 30 views of the Mount Tamalpais Ridge Stephen Ratcliffe 'Giant Steps': John Taggart's sheets of sound and messianic jazz Patrick Pritchett Writing after reading 'Pastorelles' Brad Vogler 'Surroundings answer questions' Matthew Cooperman That Taggart Marjorie Welish Tribute to John Taggart Jon Thompson Metropolitan Glade Eléna Rivera On John Taggart's 'There Are Birds' Robert Bertholf (Un)Disciplining the ethnographer's body The poetics of opacity in Renee Gladman's Ravicka series Angelica Maria Barraza Detail from ‘Couriers reporting to the emperor,’ via Wikimedia Commons. The racialization — and weaponization — of “sociology,” “social,” and “social science” as descriptors for poetry by people of color is particularly crude; at its foundation it suggests that their/our poems are merely collections of empirical observations, that they are self-referential expressions of social particularity largely devoid of stylistic elements such as rhythm, metaphor, etc. Stripped of poetic markers the poems cease to be poems; they become a sort of personal testimony, autoethnographies, that elicit from critics further reductive descriptors such as “cultural” and “identitarian.” Renee Gladman’s Ravicka series almost didn’t get published. Dalkey Archive Press planned to publish the first two installations, Event Factory and The Ravickians, but then didn’t. Danielle Dutton, a consultant for Dalkey, couldn’t understand why not. 'I make these collages and write' Alice Notley's visual art Nick Sturm Alice Notley reading from ‘When I Was Alive’ at her MoMA PS1 show. Photo by/courtesy of Monica Claire Antonie. Alice Notley’s one and only exhibition of her visual art in the United States was in 1980 at MoMA PS1. The press release, written by Notley, notes that her collages are made “of paper (potential trash) from the poet/artist’s life, pieces of illustrations from favorite cheap books, sidewalk discoveries, and things she could see on the floor, from her chair, and was too lazy to throw away.” Alice Notley’s one and only exhibition of her visual art in the United States was in 1980 at MoMA PS1. The press release, written by Notley, notes that her collages are made “of paper (potential trash) from the poet/artist’s life, pieces of illustrations from favorite cheap books, sidewalk discoveries, and things she could see on the floor, from her chair, and was too lazy to throw away.”[1] Notley’s nonchalance toward her materials should not be mistaken for a lack of aesthetic intensity. 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__label__wiki	0.755613	0.755613	HomeTech2018 iPad Pro hands-on: Improving on the worlds best tablet 2018 iPad Pro hands-on: Improving on the worlds best tablet posted on Oct. 31, 2018 at 5:30 am The iPad Pro. Valentina Palladino Here you can see how thick it is. Valentina Palladino The Apple Pencil attached to the iPad Pro. Valentina Palladino The Apple Pencil on its own. Valentina Palladino The iPad Pro running photo-editing software. Valentina Palladino The USB-C port on the iPad Pro. Valentina Palladino The iPad Pro in the keyboard cover. Valentina Palladino Another shot of the iPad Pro in the keyboard cover. Valentina Palladino The camera in the cover. Valentina Palladino The iPad Pro in a keyboard configuration. Valentina Palladino The two new sizes, side-by-side. Valentina Palladino Another view of the iPad Pro. Valentina Palladino Another view of the iPad Pro. Using stylus. Apple already had the best tablet on the market with the iPad Pro, but for the company's target audience of creative and tech-y professionals and hobbyists, that wasn't always enough. Even the iPad "Pro" had limitations that made it hard to see it as a true laptop replacement. So, Apple has introduced new iPad Pro models that address some of those limitations while bringing in many of the company's biggest ideas from the newer iPhones. I handled both of the new models at Apple's event in Brooklyn earlier today, and I was surprised how different they felt and looked compared to last year's models or even to this year's iPad. But what really matters is what's inside, and that's intriguing, too. The new tablets come in 11-inch and 12.9-inch screen sizes, but they are decidedly unbulky. The 12.9-inch model is especially surprising; it's so light you can easily pick it up and hold it with just one hand (though you'll obviously need the other to actually operate it) without experiencing discomfort. The difference in footprint between it and its predecessor is impossible to miss. While the four corners are round to match the newly rounded screen edges, the iPad Pro feels flat and functional compared to the curvy body of the existing iPad. Its design reminds me of the iPhone 5 or iPhone SE in that regard. One gets the impression that Apple deliberately tried to give these devices a different aesthetic to distinguish them from the non-"Pro" products that it makes. Some articles out there have called the iPad Pro "all screen," but that's not true. It has bezels—they're just very small. But they're thicker than what you see on an iPhone XS or even an iPhone XR; they're enough to house the TrueDepth sensor array without a notch, after all. And they're just enough to make gripping the device comfortable without creating concerns about accidentally touching the screen—at least if you have average-sized or smaller fingers. There's one annoying quirk, though: when holding the new iPad Pro in landscape mode, it's easy to accidentally cover up the TrueDepth sensor and front-facing camera with your finger. That matters, because the TrueDepth camera (and Face ID with it) now works in both portrait and landscape modes, unlike the iPhone XS. In fact, with the home button gone, the user doesn't get a really clear sense which orientation is intended as the default. The only hint is that the Apple logo on the back is oriented to be right-way-up in portrait mode. The front-facing camera and TrueDepth array are similar to what we see on the iPhone. You can even take pictures using Apple's portrait lighting feature, such as it is. As with the iPhone XR, Apple calls the display a "Liquid Retina" display; liquid is for LCD and retina is for the HiDPI resolution. It's kind of a strange name, given that it does nothing to distinguish the product from every other Apple offering except the iPhone X, XS, and XS Max. Apart from those newer phones, all of Apple's products have LCD Retina displays now that the old MacBook Air has been replaced. But for some reason, only the iPad Pro and iPhone XR carry the "Liquid Retina" moniker. Apple has generally liked to talk up the rounded edges and the work it did to address aliasing there. It's neat, but I don't think most users—even creative professionals and designers—would intuitively understand that accomplishment just from using the device. Preventing aliasing is the sort of thing that isn't a selling point for consumers because they likely don't understand how difficult it is to achieve to begin with. Still, the displays impress. They're not OLED (we probably won't see mass-market OLED panels in this size for quite a while), but they're among the best portable LCD displays on the market. And the 120Hz refresh rate makes a subtle but noticeable difference in perceived quality over the cheaper, non-Pro iPad. The resolutions are slightly higher than those of their predecessors but only to accommodate the increased screen real estate with the reduced bezels. Both new models have the same pixel density as before—264ppi. Apple has included a new SoC: the A12X. It shares many features with the A12 found in the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, but among other things, it has dramatically better video performance. Apple says it has a 7-core GPU and an 8-core CPU; the latter has four high-performance cores and four efficiency cores. The A12X also brings the Neural Engine, Apple's powerful machine-learning silicon, to the iPad for the first time. I didn't have a chance to do any benchmarking on the event's display floor, but on paper at least, the Pro is the most powerful tablet on the consumer market. That power showed when I tried playing a new Assassin's Creed game on the device. Images were sharp, featured lovely textures and shaders, and ran at what seemed to be 60-120 frames per second to my eyes. Apple said during its presentation that the iPad Pro is as powerful as an Xbox One S. Granted, that's the weakest current console on the market apart from the Nintendo Switch, but it's impressive given that this device is much, much smaller. USB-C and peripherals The iPad Pro has moved from Apple's proprietary Lightning port to USB-C. Note that it's not Thunderbolt 3, as on new Macs; it's USB-C. I didn't get to test this at the event, but Apple says you can use USB-C to drive an external display, connect directly to a camera, or even to charge your iPhone from your iPad. Performance aside, this is the most consequential change for the power users Apple is trying to woo here. Apple has also improved the Apple Pencil and the smart keyboard folio. The Apple Pencil now attaches to the iPad Pro magnetically, and it charges wirelessly while connected. When I poked around at it, I found that the Pencil was secure enough to sit attached while I used the iPad normally, but it wasn't strong enough to keep it attached while bumping around in a shoulder bag. Still, it's a big improvement over the old method of charging. Previously, you had to plug the Apple Pencil into the Lightning port, and it looked kind of ridiculous. (And it was nearly impossible to store.) The Pencil also has some new features. You can double tap the side of it to switch between tools in Apple's Notes app, and third-party app developers have access to that functionality, too, should they choose to implement it. The keyboard is also a little different. It feels the same; it's definitely not as easy to use as a good laptop keyboard, but it's fine for light usage. But it attaches at a different point now (on the side), and you can now orient the iPad Pro on it for two different angles—one for your lap, another for your desk. Using the new iPad Pro for a few minutes, it seemed like an iterative improvement (with big aesthetic changes)—but it's a significant iteration. I'm still not sure this is a replacement for a MacBook Pro for that many users, but I can imagine quite a few niche users who would get a lot of mileage out of it. Some time ago, Steve Jobs described the iPad as the future of computing. That has looked more unlikely over time, and it's still probably not quite true. But first impressions are that the new iPad Pro makes that longterm vision a little less blurry. 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__label__wiki	0.752082	0.752082	Beanpole The run of this film has ended. Thank you for your support of Denver Film / Sie FilmCenter. Directed by Kantemir Balagov Language: In Russian with English subtitles In post-WWII Leningrad, two women, Iya and Masha (astonishing newcomers Viktoria Miroshnichenko and Vasilisa Perelygina), intensely bonded after fighting side by side as anti-aircraft gunners, attempt to readjust to a haunted world. As the film begins, Iya, long and slender and towering over everyone—hence the film’s title—works as a nurse in a shell-shocked hospital, presiding over traumatized soldiers. A shocking accident brings them closer and also seals their fates. The 28-year-old Russian director Kantemir Balagov won Un Certain Regard’s Best Director prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival for this richly burnished, occasionally harrowing rendering of the persistent scars of war. "Critic’s Pick. Dazzling… a brilliantly told, deeply moving story about love... from the sensationally talented Russian director Kantemir Balagov." “Ferocious and extraordinary. You often have to remind yourself to breathe.” - Jessica Kiang, Variety "Brilliant. Balagov is a fiercely individual and quite staggeringly accomplished talent." - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian “Bold and exacting. Feels damn-near radical.” - Jordan Ruimy, The Playlist "Achingly beautiful. Extraordinary performances and Roma-level production design elevate a brutal yet tender story of two women in post-war Leningrad. Recalls Cristian Mungiu's 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days." - David Ehrlich, Indiewire "One of the first essential cinematic works released in theaters this year... Beanpole [is] the astonishing sophomore feature effort of 28-year-old Russian director Kantemir Balagov, who utilizes color as artfully as any painter one can name." - Matt Fagerhold, RogerEbert.com “Visually resplendent.” - Ben Croll, The Wrap “Extraordinary.” - Scott Tobias, NPR Viktoria Miroshnichenko Vasilisa Perelygina Andrey Bykov Igor Shirokov Konstantin Balakirev Nazir Zhukov	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line934
__label__wiki	0.892527	0.892527	Eric Lewallen takes a photo of himself on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in La Crosse, Kansas. Lewallen, a radiology technician has been sleeping in an RV in the parking lot of his rural Kansas hospital because his co-workers are out sick with COVID-19 and no one else is available to take X-rays. (Eric Lewallen via The AP) As virus spreads, Kansas hospital runs out of staff The radiology technician slept in an RV in the parking lot of his rural Kansas hospital for more than a week because his co-workers were out sick with COVID-19 and no one else was available to take X-rays. A doctor and physician assistant tested positive on the same day in November, briefly leaving... FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov 18, 2020 file photo, motorists wait in long lines to take a coronavirus test in a parking lot at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. 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__label__cc	0.690288	0.309712	How are reproductive toxicity and developmental toxicity addressed in REACH dossiers? URI (citable link): http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:352-2-f4l7pk0nr45h7 Author: Rovida, Costanza; Longo, Fabiola; Rabbit, Richard R. Published in: Alternatives to Animal Experimentation : ALTEX ; 28 (2011), 4. - pp. 273-294. - Springer Spektrum. - ISSN 1868-596X. - eISSN 1868-8551 DOI (citable link): https://dx.doi.org/10.14573/altex.2011.4.273 The first deadline for REACH registration has passed and registration data for the first set of substances are now public. According to ECHA, 4,599 substances have been registered so far, and the corresponding dossiers of many of them are now partially available in a public database. A sample of 400 records was randomly selected and analyzed with regard to reproductive and developmental toxicity. Most dossiers do not follow the strict requirements in the official guidelines, and some dossiers lack some very basic information. A broad variety of existing data is used, and the read-across opportunity is very much exploited. Surprisingly, a number of in vivo tests have been performed already, apparently for REACH purposes, in spite of the legal requirement to make a public proposal and wait for authorization by ECHA. The number of animals used so far, plus the number of animals that will derive from testing proposals of the first REACH deadline, is very high; it may add up to 1.6 million animals just to accomplish reproductive and developmental toxicity endpoints if the data collected from 400 dossiers are extrapolated to the total number of registered substances. In vitro tests are completely absent, even though there are many tests that may be used to complement either read-across strategies or partially reliable existing data. It is recommended, in the spirit of REACH, to protect human health through an in-depth assessment of the chemicals and simultaneously, to promote the use of in vitro alternatives. Keywords: REACH, CLP, reproductive toxicity, developmental toxicity, registration dossiers Link to License: In Copyright Name: Rovida_2-f4l7pk0nr45h7.pdf Checksum: MD5:7728560a891fe50b4bd2c11335b0cc32 ROVIDA, Costanza, Fabiola LONGO, Richard R. RABBIT, 2011. How are reproductive toxicity and developmental toxicity addressed in REACH dossiers?. In: Alternatives to Animal Experimentation : ALTEX. Springer Spektrum. 28(4), pp. 273-294. ISSN 1868-596X. eISSN 1868-8551. 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__label__wiki	0.839531	0.839531	Edwardsburg completely dominated South Christian in the Division 4 Regional championship game Saturday night. (Leader photo/KELLY SWEENEY) Edwardsburg makes short work of Sailors Published 11:28 am Sunday, January 10, 2021 EDWARDSBURG — For the fifth time since 2014, the No. 1-ranked Edwardsburg football team is a regional champion. Whether playing in Division 3 or Division 4, like it did Saturday night at Leo Hoffman Field, the Eddies have been a dominant force in high school football. Visiting Grand Rapids South Christian found out just how dominant the Eddies can be, as Edwardsburg turned an 8-7 advantage in the second quarter’s opening moments, including a 24-14 halftime advantage en route to a 47-7 victory in the Division 4 Regional championship game. The title will be a memorable one for Edwardsburg, which like every team still alive in the state playoffs, it played its first football game in January. Despite 57 days off since their last game, the Eddies looked anything but rusty. Led by Drew Bidwell, who earned Division 4 All-State honors on defense during the hiatus, Edwardsburg amassed 308 yards of total offense, all on the ground, while holding the No 5-ranked Sailors to a total of 147 yards of offense. Bidwell scored three times and rushed for 54 yards on 10 carries. His touchdown came on runs of two, one and 16 yards. Fullback Jackson Hoover led the Eddies’ rushing attack with 65 yards on eight carries and a touchdown run of 19 yards. Gavin Houser, who scored the game’s first touchdown on a run of 30 yards, finished the night with 61 yards on six totes. The Eddies led 8-0 after one quarter, and by 10-points by halftime. When Edwardsburg exploded for 20 third-quarter points to increase its advantage to 44-7, there was no doubt about the outcome. The Eddies, who rarely punt or kick extra points, capped the regional title with a 40-yard Trevor Houseworth field goal. As impressive as the Edwardsburg offense was, the defense played just well despite the layoff. South Christian (8-2) came into the game with a pair of outstanding quarterbacks, including Ty Rybrandt, who returned from a broken collar bone suffered in the pre-district round of the playoffs. The Eddies were able to put consistent pressure on the Sailors’ quarterback, who went 10-of-26 for just 93 yards. Trevor Hansen, who scored South Christian’s only touchdown on the opening play of the second quarter, finished with 59 yards on nine carries. The Sailors managed just 56 yards rushing. Bidwell and Tanner Hursh spearheaded the defense with 3.5 tackles each, including three solo. The pair also combined for three tackles-for-loss. Logan McColley, who had a 1-yard touchdown run, had three tackles. Edwardsburg will now host Cadillac, a come-from-behind 27-23 winner over Forest Hills Eastern, on Saturday at Leo Hoffman Field. No kickoff time has been announced. GALLERY: Edwardsburg rolls to regional championship EDWARDSBURG — Drew Bidwell rushed for three touchdowns as host Edwardsburg blew out visiting Grand Rapids South Christian 47-7 for... read more	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line960
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__label__cc	0.729705	0.270295	Last edited by Mejind Thursday, August 6, 2020 \| History 4 edition of Osteoporosis in dialogue found in the catalog. Osteoporosis in dialogue 100 questions--100 answers by Johann Ringe Published 2001 by Thieme in Stuttgart, New York . Osteoporosis -- Miscellanea. Statement Johann D. Ringe. Genre Miscellanea. LC Classifications RC931.O73 R5613 2001 Pagination xiii, 96 p. : Osteoporosis is a growing major public health problem with impacts on quality and quantity of life that cross medical, social, and economic lines. These guidelines were developed by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) with hopes of reducing the risk of osteoporosis-related fractures and thereby maintaining the quality of life for people with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis: What about Men? 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There are multiple causes for the low bone mass which, in any Cited by: Yielded 17% prevalence of osteoporosis @ femoral neck among women 50 years or older; similar to the estimated 15% lifetime risk of hip fracture for 50 yo white women in US. Bone density is a major determinant of fracture risk. 5. 0. 1. 2. Relative Risk of Fracture. Osteoporosis. Low BoneFile Size: 2MB. Physician and public health advocate Leana Wen discussed a highly controversial approach to medical transparency and full disclosure. Transforming Britain The Secret Adventures of John, Paul, George and Ringo Tariff Hearings, 1896-97. golden pathway to a treasury of knowledge Relationship-Based Care Fundamentals of aerodynamics Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University Lasseters last ride In a patchwork garden The enchanted kingdom Injuries of the ligaments and their repair Germany and the Soviet Union, 1939-1941. The Church of Rome little Lady Bertha Socialist society: scientific principles of development Osteoporosis in dialogue by Johann Ringe Download PDF EPUB FB2 Discover the best Osteoporosis in Best Sellers. Find the top most popular items in Amazon Books Best Sellers. Get this from a library. Osteoporosis in dialogue: questions, answers. [Johann Ringe]. The good news is that this devastating "silent epidemic" is entirely preventable, and in The Osteoporosis Book, readers of all ages will find everything they need to know to slow, stop, and even reverse the bone loss that causes this crippling disease. Written by Dr. Nancy E. Reviews: 1. Osteoporosis in Dialogue: Questions Answers [Ringe, J.] on FREE shipping on qualifying offers. Osteoporosis in Dialogue: Questions AnswersFormat: Paperback. Written for laypeople and professionals, Osteoporosis Prevention is a guide to maintaining healthy bones and taking charge of your health care. Besides thoroughly discussing the types of nutrients and exercise required for avoiding bone loss, the book addresses consumer issues such as how select Author: Renee Newman. The Mayo Clinic book on osteoporosis provides a comprehensive, easy to read overview reflecting best practices from one of the nation's top medical centers. After being in treatment elsewhere for osteoporosis for a year during which five spine fractures were identified, I learned for the first time I had "severe" osteoporosis and exactly why. osteoporosis (ŏs´tēō´pərō´sĬs), disorder in which the normal replenishment of old bone tissue is severely disrupted, resulting in weakened bones and increased risk of fracture; osteopenia results when bone-mass loss is significant but not as severe as in osteoporosis. Although osteoporosis can occur in anyone, it is most common in thin white women after menopause. Diane Schneider, a leading expert on osteoporosis, provides practical recommendations to optimize your bone health at any age and any stage. Foreword by Dr. Sally Ride, who was the beloved astronaut and CEO of Sally Ride Science, introduced this critical health topic: "It's important for the future of space travel for NASA to understand bone loss in weightlessness and ensure that. Four years ago I was in that spot, diagnosed with severe osteoporosis. Stunned at first, I soon started searching for what I should do. Here are the top 10 books I read that helped me to stop worrying and decide on a course of action: #1 – Osteoporosis for Dummies by Carolyn Riester O’Connor, MD, and Sharon Perkins, RN. Osteoporosis is a progressive systemic skeletal disease characterizedby reduced bone mass/density and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue. It is a “silent disease” as there are no. Now in its third edition, Osteoporosis, is the most comprehensive, authoritative reference on this disease. Written by renowned experts in the field, this two-volume reference is a must-have for academic and medical libraries, physicians, researchers, and any company involved in osteoporosis research and development. Worldwide, million women between suffer from osteoporosis Reviews: 1. Osteoporosis is a global threat because it can impact every human being as they age. In this new edition, the authors point out the enormous scale of the problem in terms of human suffering, morbidity and mortality on the one hand, and the astronomical national costs on the other. Written in an easy-to-read style, this book updates physicians on the current knowledge about bone structure. Osteoporosis Quotes Quotes tagged as "osteoporosis" Showing of 2 “Although protein deficiency is widespread in poverty-stricken communities and in some nonindustrialized countries, most people in industrialized countries face the opposite problem—protein excess. A book I bought, after it was recommended by others on this site, is Walk Tall by Sara Meeks. It is a bit costly, but has safe exercises specifically for osteoporosis suffers. I think the 'old' version is about £12, and the current version £30. I don't know why it. General osteoporosis. Cauley, J. A.(). Estrogen replacement therapy and fractures in older women. Study of Osteoporotic Fractures Research Group. Ann Intern Med (1): Dawson Hughes, B.(). Effect of calcium and vitamin D supplementation on bone density in men and women 65 years of age or older. N Engl J Med (10): So, i read the book because I has osteoporosis and I found it interesting and useful. Unfortunately, the book was written inI think, so a lot may have changed. I found the book to be well researched and thought out and it made me more comfortable with the decisions I have and am making re: osteoporosis.4/5. diagnostic for osteoporosis. Assess for secondary causes of osteoporosis (see p. Men and women of any age with conditions known to be secondary causes of osteoporosis No Every 2–10 years depending on initial T-score See p. 5 for secondary causes of Size: KB. Books on osteoporosis often discussed (and a few already referenced above) in this forum and elsewhere: The Whole Body Approach to Osteoporosis__Dr. Keith McCormick, D.C. Your Bones __Lara Pizzorno and Dr. Jonathon Wright, M.D. Vitamin K2 + Calcium Paradox__Dr. Rheaume-Bleue, N.D. No Nonsense Bone Health Guide__Dr. Lani Simpson. I should mention that I never had osteoporosis, but I did have bone loss in my mid's. I'm now menopausal, o and my bones are stronger now than they were then. Pasteurized, homogenized dairy has a different Ph from raw dairy (acid vs alkaline, fat-insoluble vs. fat-soluble, unhealthy vs. healthy) and therefore is a completely different. SISSONS HA. Osteoporosis and epiphysial arrest in joint tuberculosis; an account of the histological changes in involved tissues. J Bone Joint Surg Br. May; B (2)– CURTISS PH, Jr, CLARK WS, HERNDON CH. Vertebral fractures resulting from prolonged cortisone and corticotropin therapy. J Am Med Assoc. Oct 2; (5)–. Osteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens the bones. Your bones become fragile and fracture (break) easily, especially the bones in the hip, spine, and wrist. In the United States, millions of people either already have osteoporosis or are at high risk due to low bone mass.Osteoporosis is a condition of decreased bone mass. This leads to fragile bones which are at an increased risk for fractures. In fact, it will take much less stress on an osteoporotic bone to cause it to fracture than it would on a healthy bone. The term "porosis" means porous, which describes the appearance of osteoporosis bones were they to.If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia this book is an good basic read. It is easy to understand and goes through definitions, medical testing, prescriptions, importance of /5(6). travel-australia-planning-guide.com - Osteoporosis in dialogue book © 2020	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line972
__label__cc	0.700056	0.299944	USING LATEST TECHNOLOGY TO RECONSTRUCT CRIME SCENES INVOLVING FIREARMS Attorney Nicholas Rosenberg has worked with many different expert witnesses on cases involving firearms including ballistics/toolmark experts, firearms operation and safety and shooting incident reconstructions. Here are actual case studies of crime scenes involving murder charges in South Los Angeles, and officer-involved shooting in Ontario, CA and murder charges in Southwest Los Angeles. Using the 3 D Laser Scanner from Faro Technologies, a three-dimensional point cloud of the crime scene is generated which allows the model to be rotated at will to understand the relationships between the firearm trajectory and features of the crime scene. In one of the murder cases above, the shooting incident reconstruction reports were part of the defense strategy which resulted in murder charges being dropped to voluntary manslaughter with a single digit prison term versus life in prison. By visiting and documenting crime scenes, Attorney Nicholas Rosenberg has gained insights into the particular allegations resulting in a stronger defense. Forensic Experts are always part of that defense strategy, especially when firearms are involved. Often, the inconsistencies or impossibilities of what witnesses claim happened can be uncovered by using crime scene reconstruction techniques. PrevFirst Degree Murder Case Settled At The Torrance Courthouse! NextTransportation and Possession For Sale Case Dismissed at CCB Courthouse	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line976
__label__cc	0.692941	0.307059	Re: Fwd: BBC History of Music Radio - Only up TODAY! Chris J Brady <[log in to unmask]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 01:39:38 -0800 Radio Downloader will index and download this series: Search the BBC programme lists for: Paul Gambaccini - History of Music Radio: Broadcasting Has Come to Stay --- On Tue, 20/11/12, Steve Ramm <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > From: Steve Ramm <[log in to unmask]> > Subject: [ARSCLIST] Fwd: BBC History of Music Radio - Only up TODAY! > Date: Tuesday, 20 November, 2012, 2:07 > Just learned about this. 6 > parts. Part one ends today (Monday) and Part 2 > is tomorrow. It is NOT on Radio Downloader to > subscribe to > Subj: BBC History of Music Radio > _http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00z1yvy_ > (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00z1yvy) > Today is the last day you can stream this episode of the > BBC's History of > Music Radio. It's worth a listen and there's an > emphasis on both US and UK > radio music programs in the 1930s.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line979
__label__cc	0.509711	0.490289	Ulster County Events – June 2014 Big Indian 29th Annual Big Indian Car Show. This event, hosted by the Catskills Mountain Classic Car Club, will feature both new and classic cars, of which the top 40 will earn trophies, as well as music and vendors. Car registration fee starts at $8. Big Indian Park. Route 28, Big Indian. 845-254-4238. freewebs.com/catskillmccc. June 29. 8:30am–3pm. Grahamsville (Sullivan County) Genealogical Program. Join the Time and the Valleys Museum research room staff to learn the basics of family research, including how to search local church and cemetery records, how to date family photos and postcards, and how to use local and state government records. Daniel Pierce Library Community Room. 328 Main Street, Grahamsville. 845-985-7700. timeandthevalleysmuseum.org. June 8. 2pm. Handshake Across the Hudson. Walkway Over the Hudson invites the community to join their efforts to break the world record for “longest handshake relay.” They hope to gather 3,000 on people on the Walkway, which is the world’s longest elevated pedestrian park. Entrance available from both east and west sides. Registration is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, and free for children under 12; all participants receive a souvenir. Walkway Over the Hudson. 87 Haviland Road, Highland. walkway.org. June 1. 9:30am. Treetops to Rooftops 5K. This community-oriented race will take place over the Hudson Valley’s “park in the sky”—the Walkway Over the Hudson. Hosted by the MidHudson Road Runners Club. Registration starts at $18. Walkway Over the Hudson. 87 Haviland Road, Highland. mhrrc.org. June 14. 8am. Hunter (Greene County) 10th Annual Mountain Jam. This festival, considered one of the top in the country, will feature over 40 rock, folk, and blues bands, including the Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead founding members Bob Weir and Ratdog, and local favorites Elijah and the Moon. One-day passes start at $59; passes for the entire weekend start at $225. Camping is available but limited. Hunter Mountain. 84 Klein Avenue, Hunter. 518-628-4423. mountainjam.com. June 5–8. Taste of Country Music Festival. This is the only multi-day country music festival in the Northeast. One-day passes start at $89; passes for the entire weekend start at $160. Camping is available but limited. Hunter Mountain. 84 Klein Avenue, Hunter. 518-628-4423. tasteofcountryfestival.com. June 13–15. Steel House Club Light Summer Sessions. Club Light, the nightclub at Steel House Restaurant and Bar, presents Summer Sessions with DJ Stonehouse. The club will offer open-format music, drinks specials, and an outdoor deck. No cover charge. Steel House. 100 Roundout Landing, Kingston. 845-338-7847. steelhouseny.com. Saturdays, June and July. 10pm–2am. Shelfies by Jim Fawcett. This exhibition will feature shelves handmade from exotic and rare woods such as persimmon, mulberry, black locust, and purpleheart by artist and woodworker Jim Fawcett. The Storefront Gallery. 93 Broadway, Kingston. 845-338-8473. thestorefrontgallery.com. Opening reception, June 8. 5pm–8pm. Exhibition on view, June 7–June 28. Fridays and Saturdays. 1pm–6pm. Community Block Party Multicultural Festival. Over a dozen cultures will be represented in this event, which features music, dance, food and drink, and children’s activities. This festival is free. T. R. Gallo West Strand Park. Broadway at Roundout waterfront, Kingston. 845-338-8131. facebook.com/reherbakery. June 8. 12pm–4pm. 9th Annual Tour de Kingston. This bike race offers something for everyone: a challenging 50-mile ride for advanced cyclists, a recreational 25-mile ride over rolling hills, an easy 10-15 mile ride, and a slow 5-mile “family fun” ride appropriate for children. A cookout will be held after the race for all participants. Registration is $25 for all races except for the family race, which is free. Forsyth Park. 157 Lucas Avenue, Kingston. tourdeulster.com. June 22. 9am. ASK for Music. Join the Arts Society of Kingston (ASK) every third Friday of the month for live music. In June enjoy the acoustic folk/country/jazzy sounds of singer-songwriter Don Sparks; join Lyn, Elly, and Janice as they combine their sound in The Cupcakes; and rock out to the acoustic and electric sounds of Trio Mio. $6 suggested donation. 845-338-0331. askforarts.org. Arts Society of Kingston. 97 Broadway, Kingston. June 20. 8pm. The Whippersnappers. The Whippersnappers, a trio of regional folk legends, will perform a “foot-stomping” collection of upbeat country and Celtic songs on fiddles, banjo, and guitar. Tickets start at $18. Unison Arts Center. 68 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz. 845-255-1559. unisonarts.org. June 7. 8pm. Antique Appraisal Day. The Ulster County Historical Society and Historic Huguenot Street have teamed up to offer the community the chance to discover what their family heirlooms are really worth. Regional experts will provide appraisals for $5 per item (or $12 for three items). Deyo Hall. 18 Broadhead Avenue, New Paltz. 845-338-5614. ulstercountyhs.org. June 14. 11am–3pm. Up the North River: An Overview of Pre-1800 Hudson Valley Ethnic Groups and Religions. This lecture, followed by a “cocktail talk” reception, will be presented by genealogist and radio show host Jane Wilcox. Event is presented by Historic Huguenot Street. Tickets start at $5. LeFevre House. 247 Huguenot Street, New Paltz. 845-255-1660. huguenotstreet.org. June 14. 6pm. 5th Annual New Paltz Challenge Half-Marathon and Family 5K. This flat course, running along the Wallkill Scenic Rail Trail, features beautiful views of New Paltz and the Shawangunk Mountains. Both races use chips to ensure accurate timing. Registration is $28 for the 5K and $48 for the half-marathon; proceeds benefit the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce. Race begins at Gilded Otter. 3 Main Street, New Paltz. 845-255-0243. newpaltzchallenge.com. June 15. 6am. Monsanto and GMO Foods, and a Demonstration of Cooking with Edible Wild Plants. This presentation, which will explore genetically modified foods and foraging, will be hosted by the New Paltz Garden Club and given by Halyna Shepko, a local herbalist, educator, and artist. Free and open to the public. Deyo Hall. 18 Broadhead Avenue, New Paltz. 845-255-8856. newpaltzgardenclub.org. June 16. 7pm. Cabaret: Tunes of the ‘20s. Be transported back to the age of flappers and bathtub gin by this performance, in which Molly Parker-Myers takes on the fashion, style, slang, music, and dance of the 1920s. Tickets start at $18. Unison Arts Center. 68 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz. 845-255-1559. unisonarts.org. June 28. 8pm. Kool Kamp for Kool Kids. This popular summer day camp, which offers sports, games, arts and crafts, outdoors activities, special trips, and workshops, is free and open to children from 6–12. No registration required. Campers should bring a lunch. Pine Hill Community Center. 287 Main Street, Pine Hill. 845-254-5469. pinehillcommunitycenter.org. Mondays and Fridays between July 7 and August 22. 10am–4pm. An Afternoon of Vocal Duets and Solo Songs. This performance, featuring soprano Lily Arbisser and mezzo-soprano Hai-Ting Chinn, will include rarely performed duets by Robert Schumann among other works. Suggested donation is $20; proceeds benefit the Lifebridge Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting the oneness of humanity and the interconnectedness of all life. Lifebridge Sanctuary. 333 Mountain Road, Rosendale. 845-658-3439. lifebridge.org. June 8. 3pm. Williams Lake Classic Bike Race. Sponsored by the New York State Mountain Bike Series, this approximately-5-mile race will take place at Williams Lake, which offers the best single track on the East Coast. Registration is $35 online, $40 on the day of the race. Williams Lake. Binnewater Road, Rosendale. nysmtbseries.com. June 8. 8am. Earthbeat. This one-hour festival, performed by local Hudson Valley favorites The Vanaver Caravan, is a celebration of global music and dance intended for audiences of all ages. Presented as part of the Fun! Summer Family Series; tickets are $10 for children under 12 and $12 for teens and adults. Rosendale Theatre. 408 Main Street, Rosendale. 845-658-8989. rosendaletheatre.org. June 14. 11am. Dancing in Jaffa. This highly acclaimed documentary follows champion ballroom dancer Pierre Dulaine as he uses dance to unite Israeli and Palestinian children in his birthplace, Jaffa, Israel. Screened as part of the Dance Film Sundays series. Rosendale Theatre. 408 Main Street, Rosendale. 845-658-8989. rosendaletheatre.org. June 15. 2pm. HITS-on-the-Hudson Series II and III. An exhibition of world-class equestrian show jumping to benefit Family of Woodstock, Inc., a non-profit serving Ulster County. Shows free except Sundays; on Sundays, adult admission is $5. See website for full schedule of events. HITS-on-the-Hudson. 454 Washington Avenue Extension, Saugerties. 845-246-8833. hitsshows.com. Second series May 28–June 1. Third series June 4–8. Shandaken Shandaken in Bloom! Garden Tour. A tour of six of the most glorious gardens of the Catskills, featuring formal landscapes, country cottage gardens, organic vegetable plots, award-winning trees and shrubs, and islands of colorful spring blossoms. Tickets start at $20; tickets can be purchased at the Phoenicia Library. Various locations in Shandaken. 845-688-7493. phoenicialibrary.org. June 29. 10am–4pm. Songs of our Elders: A Benefit for SageArts. SageArts, a new initiative promotes the collaboration of songwriters and community elders, will “kick off” with a farm-to-table dinner, cocktails, and concert performance by Marc Black, Mamalama, Dean Batstone, Don Sparks, Liana Gabel, Dave Kearney, Dorraine Scofield and Jim Metzner. Tickets are $25; proceeds will allow the organization to teach songwriters to bring elders’ stories to life in song. Marbletown Community Center. 3564 Main Street, Stone Ridge. 845-688-1546. sagearts.org. June 8. 5pm–9pm. Community Holistic Healthcare Day. A wide array of healing modalities, including acupuncture, massage, qigong, nutritional counseling, and homeopathic medicine, will be available to try at this free monthly event. Patients are accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. Donations and community service pledges will be accepted. Marbletown Community Center. 3564 Main Street, Stone Ridge. rvhhc.org. June 17. 4pm–8pm. Holistic Self-Care Class: Exploring the Feldenkrais Method. This program, taught by licensed physical therapist Zahava Wilson, will introduce community members to the gentle movement sequences of the Feldenkrais Method, which are designed to reorganize the neuromuscular system for more effortless functioning and an improved sense of vitality. Family Traditions. 3853 Main Street, Stone Ridge. rvhhc.org. June 19. 7pm–8:30pm. Death Cafe. Circle of Friends for the Dying hosts the eleventh Death Café in Ulster County, as part of a global movement to “increase the awareness of death to help people make the most of their finite lives.” Death Cafes provide a safe and relaxed environment for conversation and sharing. Death Café is not a bereavement support group, but is a place to freely talk about dying and death and related issues. Drinks and cake will be served. Free admission. Only heavy rain cancels. Pavillion in Marbletown Park. Tongore Road, Stone Ridge. www.facebook.com/pages/CFD-Death-Cafe-Hudson-Valley/222137241309943. June 27. 4:30-6:30pm. Ulster Park Annual Strawberry Festival. A celebration of the seasonal fruit, this event will feature entertainment, barbecue, and of course, fresh strawberries and strawberry desserts. Klyne Esopus Museum. 764 Broadway, Ulster Park. 845-388-8109. klyneesopusmuseum.org. June 21. 12pm–3pm. Walker Valley Old Fashioned Day. This day of fun, which is presented free of charge, fosters an “old-timey” atmosphere, complete with activities for kids, crafters, memorabilia, music, demonstrations, food, and vintage cars. Visitors are invited to participate by wearing old-fashioned clothing. Walker Valley Firehouse. 3679 Route 52, Walker Valley. June 1. 11am–5pm. West Shokan Recital of Duets by Cellist Anneke Schaul-Yoder and Pianist Derin Öge. These distinguished musicians will perform three sonatas from three centuries: Beethoven’s stark and dance-like Sonata in G Minor Op. 5, #2; Chopin’s luscious and virtuosic Sonata in G Minor, Op. 8; and Martinů’s passionate and unusual Second Sonata. Suggested donation is $10. Olive Free Library. 4033 Route 28A, West Shokan. 845-657-2482. olivefreelibrary.org. June 28. 4pm. Spamalot. This “highly irreverent” musical, which presents parodies of Arthurian legends, is based on the characters created by Monty Python, a renowned British comedy group. Tickets starts at $30. Woodstock Playhouse. 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock. 845-679-6900. woodstockplayhouse.org. June 19–June 21. 8pm. June 22. 2pm. June 26–June 28. 8pm. June 29. 2pm. Send free event listings and nonprofit announcements to marie.countrywisdom@gmail.com.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line983
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__label__wiki	0.592132	0.592132	Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ) The Magic Of Metal CHIEF SHOCK VIDEO Metal Shock Times MSF STAFF BEWITCHER Release First Song “Satanic Magick Attack” From Upcoming Album Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 15, 2021 Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: BEWITCHER. Leave a comment When one finds themselves at the proverbial crossroads – face to face with the Devil himself – who wouldn’t choose the left hand path? Honestly, evil is too enticing, too strong, and Hell has the best music anyway. Hailing from Portland, Oregon, heavy metal mongrels BEWITCHER made their pact with Lucifer years ago, and have been walking the dark path ever since. Today marks the release of “Satanic Magick Attack”, the 1st song taken from their upcoming 3rd studio album, “Cursed Be Thy Kingdom”, that is set for a release on April 16th, 2021. Click here for a “Satanic Magick Attack”! M. von Bewitcher (vox & guitars) comments: “The devil’s rock n’ roll is alive and well, its flames kept burning bright by its devoted legions. The battle lines are drawn, the declarations have been made. When the shock troops of hell finally charge over the top, there will be no escaping the attack!” Recorded at The Captain’s Quarters in Ventura, California by Armand John Anthony (Night Demon), and mixed by Cameron Webb (Motörhead, Megadeth), “Cursed Be Thy Kingdom” is a powerhouse, heavy-metal-rock-’n’-roll record forged in the white hot fires of Hell. The front cover was done by Paolo Girardi (Power Trip and many more). Rock ’n’ roll is the Devil’s music, and through “Cursed Be Thy Kingdom”, BEWITCHER invites you to join them at the crossroads, drink from the chalice of rock ’n’ roll, then ritualistically sell your soul to the dark lord himself. M. von Bewitcher puts it best, “The Devil is always ready to make the deal…” WHITE VOID Release “This Apocalypse Is For You” Single & Video Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: WHITE VOID. Leave a comment Today, Norwegian eclectic hard rock band WHITE VOID are proud to present This Apocalypse Is For You, the second single from their upcoming debut album, Anti, which is scheduled to be released on March 12th, 2021. Like its predecessor this catchy uptempo tune is accompanied by a stylish music video, but now the imagery is a lot more surreal and symbol-laden. Pre-save Antion the streaming plattform of your choice: http://nblast.de/WhiteVoidAntiPreSave Pre-order the album here: http://nblast.de/WhiteVoid-Anti Front man Lars Nedland comments on the song: “The absurd can never be permanently accepted. It requires constant confrontation, unbroken revolt. If you fail revolting, This apocalypse is for you! This is a song about crises. Also, it’s a song to put some boogie in your life. Because everyone needs boogie! The video was beautifully created by animation wizard Joakim Storsve and editor Daniel Øverland, and draws inspiration from the oil painting “Adrift” by Jeremy Geddes, which incidentally serves as the cover for our debut album. Enjoy the uproar, the cosmonauts and the boogie.” ‘Anti’ Tracklist: 1. Do. Not. Sleep. 2. There is No Freedom but the End 3. Where You Go, You’ll Bring Nothing 4. The Shovel and the Cross 5. This Apocalypse is for You 6. All Chains Rust, all Men Die 7. The Fucking Violence of Love 8. The Air was Thick with Smoke WHITE VOID is absence of direction and sense in life. It’s a description of the fundamental disharmony between the individual’s search for meaning and the meaninglessness of the universe.Eclectic hard rockers WHITE VOID are a curious bunch. Forged in the space between the occult rock of the seventies, the no-excuses-hard rock of the eighties and the British New Wave movement, they balance on the event horizon that separates old from new. Aggression from melody. Dream from drive. Add to that the fact that the bandmembers of WHITE VOID have their backgrounds in Norwegian black metal, chiptune electronica, pop music and blues, and you’ll see why Anti is an album that’s hard to pin down. It’s darkly melodic, it’s driven, and it’s infused with earworms, hooks and licks. Boasting a shameless attitude, though, it comes forth as deeply true to the core of our shared hard rock heritage. In the center of WHITE VOID stands Lars Are Nedland, long time member of BORKNAGAR and SOLEFALD. Leading a team of musicians including Tobias Solbakk of IHSAHN fame, electronica staple Vegard Kummen and blues rock virtuoso Eivind Marum, he navigates the waters of hard rock riffs, new wave harmonies and blues rock solos with determination and elegance. Still, Anti probably doesn’t sound like you think. It’s an album riddled with contrasts and references, musically as well as philosophically. The concept is based on Albert Camus’ Absurdism and deals with how you cope with an existence that is in its core absurd. Musically it draws on the past while forging towards the future. And the result? Well, enter the Void to find out! ACCEPT Release New Single ‘Zombie Apocalypse’ Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: accept. Leave a comment ACCEPT could have hardly chosen a more fitting title for their new upcoming masterpiece – “Too Mean To Die”. First a virus interrupted the recording process of their 16th studio album back in spring 2020, and now the same rotten thing has caused the release to be postponed by two weeks, to 29.01.21. However, ACCEPT will not be knocked down by these setbacks. As a consolation for fans and to shorten the waiting time for the complete album, the band will release a very special treat on Jan 15th: their third single ‘Zombie Apocalypse’. Hard-hitting melodies – a 5-minute classic ACCEPT treat: dynamic, unshakeable, mega loud! There’s no doubt about it: ‘Zombie Apocalypse’ makes you want MORE and provides a perfect taster of the new album. The single contains a special hint about a widespread disease of our time – and rest assured it’s not Corona… Singer Mark Tornillo explains: “They’re everywhere, they can’t put them (mobile phones) down. They can’t keep them charged; they can’t take their eyes off the screen! It’s a zombie apocalypse!” Watch the visualizer for ‘Zombie Apocalypse’ here: Get the latest single here: http://nblast.de/Accept-TooMeanToDieDSP Most of the limited vinyl formats of the album “Too Mean To Die”, which will be released on 29.1.2021, are already sold out! Therefore, Nuclear Blast has decided to release another version in cooperation with ACCEPT‘s partner Spotify: Double vinyl in white strictly limited to 300 copies. Pre-order/pre-save your copy here: http://nblast.de/Accept-TooMeanToDie And here you even have a chance to win the album: www.accepttoomeantodie.com More about “Too Mean To Die”: ‘The Undertaker’ OFFICIAL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/DQy6npwdwsY ‘Too Mean To Die’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO: https://youtu.be/tHwCTnH5_Z8 Video Interview: Godfather of Finnish Heavy Metal /Filmmaker KIMMO KUUSNIEMI Talks About The End Of SARCOFAGUS And His Future Plans Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Kimmo Kuusniemi, SARCOFAGUS, Scars and Guitars. Leave a comment Just recently Scars And Guitars‘ Andrew McKaysmith conducted a long and far-reaching conversation with KIMMO KUUSNIEMI, talking about the end of SARCOFAGUS and his future plans. The video interview starts with a short history of Sarcofagus and Kimmo Kuusniemi with music video clips. Watch the video interview here: or stream the interview at this location. Conversation topics: 1) The thinking behind ending Sarcofagus 2) Kimmo provides a comprehensive summary of Sarcofagus’ albums and other releases 3) His plans for the future and projects he’s working on 4) The impact of COVID-19 on the music business 5) Film and TV work, especially ‘The Promised Land of Heavy Metal’ 6) Observations on social issues More information at http://www.sarcofagus.com At the end of 2020 Kimmo Kuusniemi declared that SARCOFAGUS has returned to the Valley Of The Kings. Kimmo stated: “Sarcofagus has been great balance of fun and pain. My albums have always had social commentary as many of my films have. I had come to the conclusions on the CORE VALUES re-release video long before the Covid19 pandemic arrived, that I am fed up with writing songs about social problems. Technology is progressing with ever increasing speed but us as humans we seem to be doomed to repeat our mistakes. Since Covid started I have been working on a new audio visual project. This combines my need to create something new both in music and in film. There is already several songs finished with collaboration with great musicians from Siberia to Los Angeles. This project will be released as album, videos and a world tour. Without going yet into too much detail this project is designed to work in the post Covid world. When we get over this virus I do not think the music business will ever be the same. So it is time to re-invent the wheel 😉 Ending Sarcofagus has been in my mind quite long time but this year it became very clear that there is no space for Sarcofagus in my mind anymore. Time for a reset. Sarcofagus has been an interesting and complicated 43 year rollercoaster ride, but everything comes to an end. At the end of this press release there is the Sarcofagus story ‘in brief’. The same story with plenty photos, some never published before, are available online at http://www.sarcofagus.com . On digital platforms (Spotify, iTunes…) you will also find the newest single release “Absence Of Light”, accompanied by a fresh remake of the song “Go To Hell”, featuring an almost original lineup of the band. We started the band with Hannu Leiden, Juha Kiminki and Esa Kotilainen so like the title of the first album “Cycle Of Life” another Cycle of Life has come to a full circle with the “Absence Of Light” release. The “Absence Of Light” was meant to be the next Sarcofagus album but in 2019 I decided to stop working on it. There already were few songs made for it. Now the fantastic artwork for “Absence Of Light” by Toni Hietomaa are available as Sarcofagus T shirt and A3 Poster from the Sarcofagus website: http://www.sarcofagus.com. These are made to order for awhile. So there is no stock and these are aimed for the fans and collectors to commemorate the 43 years of metal work. The next project will be introduced soon so stay tuned. Thank you for all the fans who have been supporting us through these years!” Kimmo Kuusniemi SARCOFAGUS IN A NUTSHELL: Sarcofagus is reputed to be one of the most influential & original Scandinavian Progressive Heavy Metal Bands (formed 1977). They have inspired numerous new metal bands. -Officially the first Finnish Heavy Metal Band -First Finnish Heavy Metal Band singing in Finnish -First Scandinavian Heavy Metal Band to have a female vocalist (Muska Babitzin) -First Scandinavian Band (first in the world?) to release a FULL ALBUM length story/broadcast quality video ever (Moottorilinnut/Motorbirds). This was before MTV, rental or sales videos and before people had VHS players -1979-1982 Released 1 Single and 3 Albums (Single: Go to Hell/All those Lies 1979, Albums: Cycle of Life 1980, Envoy of Death 1980, Moottorilinnut 1982) -Kimmo Kuusniemi was the 1st spoke person for Finnish Heavy Metal. He also started the Finnish Heavy Metal Association to bring together all the Finnish metal fans -Kimmo Kuusniemi brought metal to radio, TV and papers where he was often used as the expert to explain the metal philosophy to reporters -1996 the albums Cycle of Life and Envoy of Death re released as CDs in Italy by Mellotron -2004 Kimmo Kuusniemi released a downloadable free web version of 1981 Moottorilinnut (Motorbirds) album with original alternative Sarcofagus cover -2006 Cycle of Life re released in Finland -2007 Envoy of Death and Moottorilinnut (Motorbirds) re released in Finland -2007 the 4th Sarcofagus album “Core Values” came out after 25 years with most of the original band onboard; Kimmo Kuusniemi (guitars/drums), Esa Kotilainen (keyboards), Juha Kiminki (bass) and Tanja Katinka Karttunen (vocals) -2008 limited edition CD release of an previously unpublished studio tape “Sarcofagus Live in Studio 1979″, and a limited edition DVD release of the 1982 full album length music video “Moottorilinnut” -2008 Kimmo Kuusniemi produced a feature length HD TV documentary “Promised Land of Heavy Metal” that tells the story of the Finnish Metal Phenomenon (featuring also Sarcofagus) – Finland is the only country in the world where metal is now mainstream. The film is directed by Tanja Katinka Karttunen. It is in worldwide TV and DVD distribution (and also available as an iPhone App) -2009 Sarcofagus Anthology 1979-1982 double CD by Rocket Records published in Finland, including the first Single and 3 Albums, artwork and booklet with lyrics, history of the band and a foreword by Kimmo Kuusniemi -2010 First Finnish Metal Band to have an iPhone App BROTHERS OF METAL Unleash ‘Chain Breaker’ Music Video Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: BROTHERS OF METAL. Leave a comment Sensational Swedish 8-piece power metal band BROTHERS OF METAL are back with a new music video, which was filmed for „Chain Breaker“, a song from their latest chart-breaking studio album „Emblas Saga“. „Mighty Defenders of Valhalla! The music video for our song ‘Chain Breaker’ is OUT! On the day of Ragnarök, Fenrir will break his chains, Gleipner and join the giants in their battle against the gods“, the band comments. The video was directed by Jonas Helmersson & Sara Gustavsson. TRIBULATION Release Single & Video “Funeral Pyre” Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Tribulation. Leave a comment Today Sweden’s TRIBULATION release the third single “Funeral Pyre” from their upcoming album “Where the Gloom Becomes Sound” (out: January 29th). Watch the video which was directed by Claudio Marino and produced by Artax Film HERE! TRIBULATIONchecked in with the following comment about the single “Funeral Pyre” and its video: “Here’s something for the fire worshippers out there: an ode to the one that transforms and delivers, aids and burns. It’s a song about sacrifice and loss and the immortality quest of heroes past. Giving form to the name, we had the help of Claudio Mario and Artax Film who contributed with their own vision of ‘Funeral Pyre’ – as ragged, yet stylish and clean-cut as always.” You can check out the previously released singles “Leviathans” HERE & “Hour Of The Wolf” HERE. TRIBULATION entered Linus Björklund’s Studio Ryssviken in April and exited (informally) nearly two months later. The group – guitarists Adam Zaars and Jonathan Hultén, Johannes Andersson (vocals/bass), and Oscar Leander (drums) – used the first 10 days of their studio time to rehearse. Once the bone-oil had sufficiently run its course, the group and co-producer Jamie Elton started to hammer into the rudiments of the recording process. Elton, who also serves as TRIBULATION’s soundman and is a long-time friend, took the reins from Martin Ehrencrona, who helmed the 2018 Down Below sessions. Together, they crafted a well-appointed production, one that’s luxuriously grim and auricularly inviting. “Where the Gloom Becomes Sound” was then given to Grammy-nominated producer Tom Dalgety (Ghost, Rammstein) to mix at Psalm Studios. Once the mixing was finished – Dalgety would send over versions from his studio in Wales – TRIBULATION re-enlisted Magnus Lindberg at Redmount Studios in Stockholm to master. “Where the Gloom Becomes Sound” is also available for pre-order in its various formats HERE! Where the Gloom Becomes Sound track-listing Leviathans Dirge of a Dying Soul Daughter of the Djinn The Dhampir, Pt. I * The Dhampir Månvisan * ) Bonus on Ltd. CD Mediabook, First chapter of the song ) Bonus on Ltd. Deluxe LP Artbook, Complete version of the 18-minute song **) Bonus on Ltd. Deluxe LP Artbook, Instrumental song Most recently, TRIBULATION have announced the departure of guitarist Jonathan Hultén and have announced Joseph Tholl as his replacement. TRIBULATION “Where the Gloom Becomes Sound Europa 2021” tour dates w/ BØLZER & Molassess Sept. 17, 2021 – Copenhagen (Denmark) – Pumpehuset Sept. 18, 2021 – Hamburg (Germany) – Gruenspan Sept. 19, 2021 – Utrecht (The Netherlands) – De Helling Sept. 21, 2021 – Vosselaar (Belgium) – Biebob Sept. 22, 2021 – London (UK) – The Dome Sept. 23, 2021 – Paris (France) – Petit Bain Sept. 24, 2021 – Milan (Italy) – Slaughter Club Sept. 25, 2021 – Aarburg (Switzerland) – Musigburg Sept. 26, 2021 – Essen (Germany) – Turock Sept. 28, 2021 – Heidelberg (Germany) – Halle 2 Sept. 29, 2021 – Munich (Germany) – Technikum Sept. 30, 2021 – Krakow (Poland) – Kwadrat Oct. 1, 2021 – Prague (Czech Republic) – Nova Chmelnice Oct. 2, 2021 – Budapest (Hungary) – Barba Negra Oct. 3, 2021 – Vienna (Austria) – Szene Oct. 5, 2021 – Berlin (Germany) – Hole44 Oct. 6, 2021 – Malmö (Sweden) – Babel Oct. 8, 2021 – Gothenburg (Sweden) – Valand Oct. 9, 2021 – Oslo (Norway) – Parkteatret TRIBULATION live 2021: June 19, 2021 – Dessel (Belgium) – Graspop Metal Meeting June 15-17, 2021 – Gävle (Sweden) – Gefle Metal Festival Aug. 3-7, 2021 – Bergen (Norway) – Beyond The Gates Festival Sept. 12, 2021 – Stockholm (Sweden) – Macken Festival And more dates to be announced soon… Newer Entries → Int. 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__label__wiki	0.818998	0.818998	Our Coastal Crisis Restoration Solutions Give Now Donate Wasted Sediment How the Delta Formed Anatomy of a Delta BP Oil Disaster Restoration FAQs Priority Restoration Projects Sediment Diversions Protect The Funding What’s at Stake #OurCoast Explaining the Dead Zone The Mississippi River’s Influence on the Gulf The Mississippi River is Our Greatest Force for Building Land 10 Fundamental Q & As About the Delta Fresh Water, Nutrients and Restoring the Mississippi River Delta Committed to the Long-term Health of Our Coast and All Wildlife Sediment Diversion Operations Delta Dispatches Podcast Delta Dispatches Delta Dispatches: A National Estuarine Research Reserve for Louisiana’s Coast CWPPRA Provides Lessons for Applying Adaptive Management Across Louisiana’s Coast Enjoy the Holidays and Benefit the Environment With These Handy Household Tips Coastal Restoration Delta Dispatches Radio Show Funding & Policy Hurricanes & Oil Spills OurCoast Restoration Project Highlights We'll deliver a daily digest of our blog posts to your inbox or RSS Feed Tropical Storm Cindy Just Wiped Out Most of the Shorebird Chicks in the Gulf 06.29.2017 \| In Wildlife & Birds By Hannah Waters, Associate Editor, Originally posted on Audubon.org Without coastal restoration that makes beaches less vulnerable to storm surges, climate change will be a threat, and not just from sea level rise. Originally posted on Audubon.org on June 27, 2017. A Least Tern colony, marked by signs and twine, was submerged after Tropical Storm Cindy hit the Gulf Coast last week. Photo: Abby Darrah. This week, communities ringing the Gulf of Mexico are assessing damages and cleaning up after being hit by Tropical Storm Cindy, which made landfall in southwestern Louisiana on Friday and caused heavy rain, floods, high winds, and tornadoes through the weekend. The region’s shorebird biologists are in poor spirits: The storm wrecked nesting shorebirds, and many recently hatched chicks drowned because they were not yet old enough to fly away and escape flooded beaches. Audubon biologists are currently surveying hundreds of nests along the Gulf coast, and full results won’t be available for several weeks. But the preliminary reports do not look good. Throughout the Gulf, at least half of most shorebird nests and chicks were washed out. Birds that nest on low-lying beaches were hit the hardest, including Least Terns, Wilson’s Plovers, and Black Skimmers. In Cameron Parish in southwest Louisiana, biologists haven’t seen any downy young chicks among the dozens of nests, although some older, feathered chicks, more secure on their feet, escaped the high tides that inundated beaches. In southeast Louisiana, just 21 out of 64 Least Tern nests survived. At Mississippi’s largest Least Tern colony, wedged between a Jet Ski vendor and a beach chair rental stand, floodwaters washed out all but 56 chicks; a week ago, 302 chicks lived there. In Florida, Black Skimmer and Least Tern nests and chicks were almost entirely washed out on all offshore islands in the eastern panhandle, and many Gull-billed Tern nests were lost, too. On the mainland in Pensacola, the Least Tern nest count went from 62 to 28, and only 17 of 33 chicks survived the storm. Most of the Gulf’s surviving downy chicks escaped the floodwaters only because their parents nested on higher ground. On Mississippi’s manicured white sand beaches, feathered tern chicks were able to run and hide behind small manmade dunes. On Elmer’s Island in Louisiana, tern nests on the highest peak of a recently reconstructed dune made it, alongside the island’s only surviving Wilson’s Plover nest. And in Florida, Brown Pelicans that built nests of sticks were able to ride out the storm. A young, downy Least Tern chick on Mississippi’s shores before the storm. Chicks this age are too helpless to fly or run away from floodwaters. Photo: Bryan White. As bad as Tropical Storm Cindy was, it was actually the second wave of floodwaters these birds endured this year. In early May, an unnamed stormed caused several feet of tidal flooding along the coast, enough to swamp nesting grounds just as birds began breeding. It was early enough in the season to re-nest, and many Least Terns and Wilson’s Plovers did just that. Then this recent tropical storm hit them at just the wrong time, again, when chicks had hatched but weren’t able to fly. “Couldn’t Cindy have waited a few more weeks?” says Doug Meffert, National Audubon’s vice president for the Gulf Coast and Mississippi Flyway. “It’s so early in the hurricane season.” According to Erik Johnson, director of bird conservation for Audubon Louisiana, Least Terns may attempt to nest a third time, but Wilson’s Plovers will probably skip this year. If they laid new eggs now, the chicks wouldn’t fledge until the end of August—and the species typically prepares for migration during July. “The one-two punch and the timing of these is really challenging,” Johnson says. “We know at this point it’s not a good nesting season. How good or how bad it is—those are little tweaks that we will figure out over the next month.” Stakes and twine that alerted beachgoers to nesting Least Terns show the outline of the nesting area where chicks drowned after Tropical Storm Cindy. Photo: Abby Darrah. Beach-nesting species like Least Terns and Wilson’s Plovers are long-lived and therefore can sustain the occasional lost nesting season. But increased storm frequency and intensity, along with sea level rise, caused by climate change could overwash their nests more than occasionally. “If you have the increasing intensity of summer storms every year, the land is sinking, and you get these multiple storms in sequence—it’s really not an optimistic scenario for these birds,” Johnson says Climate change is predicted to cause more coastal flooding from a combination of rising sea levels and more intense storms that bring larger storm surges. Over the long term, creating nesting habitat far above high tide will be necessary to protect beach-nesting species. Throughout the Gulf, Audubon chapters and state offices are building support and helping advance restoration of coastal habitats to create more nesting space for shorebirds and, simultaneously, create land buffers to protect inland communities from storms. And as stewards, Audubon volunteers and staff identify and protect nests, and help raise public awareness about threats to the birds. “There are always going to be storms and there are always going to be hurricanes,” Johnson says. “But we can make that system more resilient and make events like this less traumatic.” Coastal Louisiana needs your help now more than ever. Sign up to learn more about how you can get involved and help protect America’s wetlands for the future. 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__label__cc	0.546777	0.453223	info@mid-dnr.su Donetsk People's Republic About Ministry Ministry structure State Procurements Bidding documents Representative Centres of the DPR Italy: Turin Italy: Verona About the DPR abroad Minsk Process Contact group Humanitarian group Economical group Group on security issues Applications of Citizens DPR MFA Head will meet representatives of foreign delegations On Friday, May 10, in the Donetsk Republican Library named after N.K.Krupskaya will be held a solemn meeting of the DPR Minister of Foreign Affairs Natalia Nikonorova with foreign guests who arrived in Donetsk to participate in the festivities dedicated to the Republic Day. Representatives of the Russian Federation, Austria, Italy, Belgium, Serbia, Germany, Finland, Norway, France, Turkey, Israel are invited to the meeting. During the event, foreign delegates will receive awards from the DPR Ministry of Foreign Affairs: medals “For Contribution to the Development of International Relations”, “For Assistance”, as well as Letters of Gratitude from the Ministry. Kiev should not call to “modernization of Minsk agreements”, but to implement them in current form – Natalia Nikonorova STATEMENT OF NATALIA NIKONOROVA IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEATH OF DONETSK PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC DEFENDERS Natalia Nikonorova commented the statements of the Verkhovna Rada Speaker The results of the group on humanitarian issues (December 16) The results of the group on political issues (December 16) The results of the group on security issues (December 16) The results of the group on humanitarian issues (November 25) The results of the group on political issues (November 25) Border crossing points in the Donetsk People’s Republic with the Russian Federation Explanations concerning the procedure of getting the DPR passport Journalists Accreditation in the DPR Hotline phones B. Khmelnitskogo Ave., 102, Donetsk, 283015 official website \| © 2015-2020 Ministry of Foreign Affairs DPR	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1015
__label__wiki	0.734011	0.734011	Jay Z Tapped to Produce In the Heights Movie February 28th, 2017 \| By Lindsey Sullivan His empire state of mind is taking him all the way up to Washington Heights! Hamilton fan and hip-hop legend Jay Z will be a producer on the In the Heights film, Page Six reports. The news was revealed at Harvey Weinstein‘s pre-Oscars party at the Montage Beverly Hills. Power couple Jay and Beyoncé, who caught Javier Muñoz in Hamilton in October 2015, arrived at the event during a live performance by Cynthia Erivo, Chris Jackson and Corbin Bleu of songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s In the Heights. As previously announced, the Weinstein Company is producing the screen adaptation of Miranda’s Tony-winning Best Musical with The Color Purple producer Scott Sanders. The big screen adaptation is set to begin production in the spring. Also as reported, Jon M. Chu is in early talks to helm the film. This is not Mr. Carter's first jump to the screen. In September, Jay Z and Weinstein signed a first-look movie deal. As a producer and executive producer, Jay Z has worked on Annie, Top Five and The Great Gatsby. So does this mean Beyoncé will play Vanessa or Nina? Fingers crossed!	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1017
__label__wiki	0.860426	0.860426	Tag: Richmond Raceway Erik Jones / No. 20 STANLEY Toyota Camry Preview Toyota 500(k) at Darlington Raceway May 19, 2020 Mike No. 20 STANLEY Toyota Camry News and Notes: JONES AT DARLINGTON RACEWAY: Erik Jones will make his fifth start in the Cup Series at Darlington Raceway when NASCAR races under the lights Wednesday night. NASCAR returned to action at Darlington Raceway on Sunday, May 17, after a two month hiatus, where Jones scored an eighth-place finish. Jones captured his first Southern 500 victory on September 1, 2019 and in his other two starts at the track, he recorded a fifth-place and an eighth-place finish. In addition to his Cup Series starts,… NASCAR, Cup Series, Darlingtonnascar, kyle busch, denny hamlin, joe gibbs, Erik Jones, Auto racing, Motorsport in the United States, Joe Gibbs Racing, Matt Kenseth, Team Penske, Carl Edwards, ISM Raceway, Bobby Labonte, Sirius XM, Richmond Raceway, Darlington Raceway, MRN Radio, Stanley Black and Decker, Jennifer LaRue, Stanley, Jennifer LaRue BussanichLeave a comment Riley Herbst / No. 18 Monster Energy Toyota Supra Preview Toyota 200 at Darlington Raceway No. 18 Monster Energy Toyota Supra News and Notes: HERBST AT DARLINGTON RACEWAY: Four races in to his rookie season, Riley Herbst will visit Darlington Raceway for the first time in his young career when the Xfinity Series returns to the track on Tuesday, May 19. STARTING LINEUP: With the starting lineup for Tuesday’s race selected by a random draw, Herbst and the No. 18 Monster Energy Toyota Supra team will roll off from the fifth position for the Toyota 200. JGR AT DARLINGTON RACEWAY: Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) has 58 total starts… NASCAR, XFINITY Series, Darlingtonnascar, joey logano, kyle busch, denny hamlin, joe gibbs, riley herbst, Auto racing, Motorsport in the United States, Joe Gibbs Racing, Tony Stewart, Kyle Busch Motorsports, Bobby Labonte, Sirius XM, Richmond Raceway, Darlington Raceway, Dave Rogers, DaveLeave a comment Entry Lists and Statistics – Virtual Richmond Raceway April 17, 2020 Mike Below are the entry lists (subject to change) and statistics for the Saturday Night Thunder and Sunday’s Toyota Owners 150 (1 p.m. ET on FOX – where available and subject to change, FS1 and the FOX Sports app) at virtual Richmond Raceway. Note on iRacing stats below: The stats are cumulative lifetime stats for each driver in public oval events in stock car disciplines (ranging from top-level Cup cars to Legends) on iRacing. It doesn’t include stats from private leagues. Statistics for drivers who have starts in the eNASCAR iRacing Pro… NASCAR, iRacing, eNASCAR, Richmondnascar, cup series, daniel suarez, bubba wallace, joey logano, kyle busch, denny hamlin, kurt busch, jimmie johnson, harrison burton, Erik Jones, Corey LaJoie, Landon Cassill, william byron, alex bowman, Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, Brad Keselowski, Todd Gilliland, Michael McDowell, Chris Buescher, Tyler Reddick, Justin Allgaier, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Justin Haley, Michael Annett, Blake Koch, Noah Gragson, John Hunter Nemechek, Myatt Snider, Kevin Harvick, Clint Bowyer, Ross Chastain, Truex, Chad Finchum, Anthony Alfredo, Joey Gase, Angela Ruch, Derek Kraus, Bobby Labonte, Spencer Boyd, Matt Mills, Stephen Leicht, Josh Bilicki, Dillon, First Data 500, Logan Seavey, NASCAR Cup Series, Quin Houff, Brennan Poole, IRacing, Richmond Raceway, Jeb Burton, AAA Texas 500, enascar, 2020 cup series, Alex Labbe, Ruben Garcia, virtual, Yeley, Josh Berry, Matt DiBennedetto #, Landon Huffman, Bayley Currey, Ryan Ellis, Eckes, Blaney, Scott Stenzel, Jesse Iwuji, entry listLeave a comment RCR Event Preview – Virtual Richmond Raceway Richard Childress Racing at Richmond Raceway … Richard Childress Racing boasts 15 wins at Richmond Raceway spread out among the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series. The Welcome, N.C.-based organization will make it’s first attempt at virtual Richmond Raceway this weekend. The Format … NASCAR, iRacing and FOX Sports are teaming up to deliver the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series, a selection of simulation-style esports races that include NASCAR Cup Series drivers Austin Dillon (No. 3 American Ethanol Chevrolet) and Tyler Reddick (No. 31 Cat Rental Store Chevrolet). The series heads… NASCAR, iRacing, eNASCAR, Richmondnascar, richard childress, richard childress racing, caterpillar, stock car racing, austin dillon, Auto racing, Motorsport in the United States, CHICAGO, Motorsport, United States, Canada, WELCOME, Tyler Reddick, Sunoco, Kaz Grala, Myatt Snider, Anthony Alfredo, IRacing, Zack Novak, Richmond Raceway, Augusta, twitch, Roland, Derek Kneeland, trustpilot, Jimmy Mullis, John Dragonetti, Seats, Zach Novak, Blake Reynolds, China, acme markets, AUSTIN DILLON QUOTELeave a comment Roush-Fenway Racing: iRacing #ProInvitationalSeries \| Richmond Advance eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series – Advance Track: Virtual Richmond Raceway (.75-mile) Teams: No. 6 Oscar Mayer/Nutrien Ag eFord, No. 17 Fifth Third Bank eFord Drivers: Ross Chastain (No. 6), Chris Buescher (No. 17) Twitter: @RoushFenway, @Roush6Team, @17RoushTeam Hashtag: #ProInvitationalSeries eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series – Sunday, April 19 at 1 p.m. ET on FOX Broadcast Network,… NASCAR, iRacing, Cup Series, eNASCAR, Richmondnascar, stock car racing, Motorsport, United States, Chris Buescher, Bristol, Sports in the United States, Ross Chastain, IRacing, Richmond Raceway, driver, Frostburg, Nathan Lyon, Kollin Keister, Company: Oscar Mayer, the NASCAR Cup, FIFTH THIRD BANK, Mayer Bacon, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Company: Fth Thrd BkLeave a comment NASCAR’s Weekend Schedule for Phoenix Raceway March 5, 2020 March 5, 2020 Webmaster NASCAR has released their schedule of events for the race weekend at Phoenix Raceway, March 6-8, 2020. NASCAR, ISM Raceway, Phoenixnascar, motorsportsnews.net, cup series, arca, stock car racing, Motorsport, Phoenix, NASCAR Xfinity Series, stock car gazette, motorsports, NASCAR Cup Series, Phoenix Raceway, Richmond RacewayLeave a comment NASCAR Xfinity Series News and Notes – 2020 NASCAR Racing Experience 300 February 14, 2020 February 14, 2020 Mike NASCAR Xfinity Series Next Race: NASCAR Racing Experience 300 The Place: Daytona International Speedway The Date: Saturday, February 15 The Time: 2:30 p.m. ET TV: FS1, 2 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Distance: 300 miles (120 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 30), Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 60), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 120) 2019 Race Winner: Michael Annett NASCAR, XFINITY Series, Daytonanascar, daytona, stock car racing, dale earnhardt jr, nbc sports, DAYTONA BEACH, SNAPCHAT, Motorsport, Mexico, Canada, NASCAR Xfinity Series, American television series, Auto Club Speedway, NASCAR on NBC, Motor Racing Network, ABC Sports, Jill Gregory, Television in the United States, Turner Sports, NASCAR on television in the 2010s, Stock Car Auto Racing LLC, Homestead–Miami Speedway, Al Garcia, Steven Dillingham, Phoenix Raceway, Richmond Raceway, racing experience 300Leave a comment NASCAR And U.S. Census Bureau Announce Official Partnership To Encourage Nation-Wide Participation in 2020 Census New Agreement Includes Race Entitlement Rights for NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. 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__label__cc	0.671008	0.328992	Posts tagged ‘cavalry’ DMK Vs. AIADMK Once I happened to ask Zorba what was the difference between these two parties. Zorba’s prolonged silence made me think that Zorba either didn’t know the difference or that he couldn’t find the right words to explain the difference. Instead of answering me straight, Zorba asked another question: What is the difference between a Cavalryman and a Dragoon? I said, I know vaguely the meaning of a Cavalryman – a combatant on a horse, fighting for his country or a cause. In fact the word Dragoon seemed like a spelling mistake with an extra ‘o’ to a dragon. Zorba said: There is a unifying factor – both use horses and mount those horses. But the unity ends there. I was all the more curious to know the functions of a dragoon – my impatience to acquire that piece of knowledge made Zorba give a cynical smile. Zorba said, if only had you understood the function of each of the components in relation to the task accomplished, you would be able to understand the Purpose of those components. Let us take the horse, which is common to both a cavalryman as well as a dragoon. The fortunes of a cavalryman is closely bound up with the fortunes of the horse. There has to be a synergy between the horseman of a cavalry and his horse. They both have to fight together. The cavalryman has to turn the horse in a battlefield and manoeuvre it in such a way as to not merely protect the horse but to generate an advantageous position so as to lance an opponent or use his sword with optimal proximity with his target. I agreed, but asked Zorba: but how is a dragoon any different? Zorba said: For a dragoon a horse is just a means to reach the battlefield. His relationship with the horse is neither durable nor is the horse obedient and perceptive enough to wheel or turn or stall or amble or trot at the call of the dragoon. The dragoon uses the horse to reach the theatre of war, thereupon the horse and the dragoon are separated. The horseman is no more an horseman but an infantryman, fighting his enemies on his own skills, as a unit with the other dragoon who have dismounted their horses. Their relationship with the horse is contractual and not abiding. If Alexander the Great named a city after Bucephalus, his horse, it was a homage paid by that great warrior statesman to the synchronicity of purpose achieved during the war with his horse Bucephalus and NOT BEFORE OR AFTER THE WAR. A dragoon uses his horse and feeds it enough to carry the dragoon from one theatre to another theatre and the horse is never called upon to think upon the weal of his rider. In its free time it chews its provender and gallops to the next peg near the next theatre to be tethered for the horseman to become an infantryman and fight his battles and get back to his horse, if alive. If he dies or is injured another infantryman is recruited and the horse would do its duty within its limited remit with faithfulness. A dragoon’s horse has no loyalty or care as to who was on his back, he just needs his provender and rest. These dragoon horses are neither protected nor caparisoned after the battles are won. At best these dragoon could be called mounted infantrymen. I asked Zorba, if those were the differences, which one is a Cavalryman and which one is a Dragoon? Zorba said: I don’t know, but the horse stands for the Dravidian ideology. Find out for yourself and let me know. CAVALRY MEN WILL COME! Once in the middle of a forest lived a community consisting of men and women who knew not much beyond their chores and hunger. Their objective was to keep the wolf away from the door and silence their women into abject servility and motherhood annually! The community had raised a lot of domesticated wild asses to ferry their firewood, take their clothes to the river and travel on their backs for small time hunting. So the village chief, who was bored of all these humdrum activities decided one day to have entertainment and suggested to the other villagers that they should promote some sporting activity to amuse and instil a sense of competitiveness in them. After much haggling they decided to have a race which would combine the skill of men and the strength of the animals. It was decided that they would conduct yearly a race around the village with men on the backs of their animals! Some chose their bulls, some the domesticated donkeys and some a few domesticated wild horses. But before the start of the race the village headman and his cohorts consisting of the village barber, the village launderer and a wood-cutter who formed the grand jury wanted to give away prizes for the animals based on their usefulness! The bulls, oxen, asses and horses were all lined up to determine prizes for their looks and grooming. The grand jury inspected the bulls and the horses and said these are not very obedient and they lack ENDURANCE to stay in the same spot for hours together and wait on their masters, even though they are muscular and powerful. So the asses and the oxen were shortlisted and the grand jury consisting of the village Headman, barber, wood-cutter and fuller decided that the ASSES were the best for the following reasons: 1. The asses have long ears and are easy to handle 2. The asses have great endurance of waiting in the same spot without moving an inch. 3The asses carry burden unlike the oxen which need a cart to be latched on to its upper neck. 4 The asses do not require maintenance and they could survive on scraps of paper and other rotting left-overs, which helped the ASSES to be determined as animals not competing with the villagers for the same food! The results were announced and the ASSES let out brays which deafened the whole village for a while. The HORSES which were on the sidelines had a smirk on their faces and said: IF BARBERS, WOODCUTTERS AND FULLERS FORM THE GRAND JURY, THEY DO NOT DETERMINE BASED ON THE POTENTIAL OF THE ANIMALS, BUT BASED ON THE PRESENT USEFULNESS OF THE TAMED BEASTS. SOMEDAY, THE CAVALRY MEN WILL COME AND CHOOSE AS THE BEST OF THE BEAST, AS WE CAN PROVIDE QUICK MOBILITY AND NIMBLE TO TURN IN ANY DIRECTION, TAKE COMMANDS BY THE PRESSURE APPLIED ON OUR BODIES BY THE LEGS OF THE SKILLED CAVALRYMEN AND MORE THAN ANYTHING WE CAN JUMP ALL REASONABLE OBSTACLES! As was wished by the horses, one day a band of CAVALRY MEN, like Gabbar and his gang in SHOLAY, landed up in this remote village. Those who had tamed wild horses took to their backs and fled, but the ox owners, ass owners and bull owners were no match to those horse mounted cavalry men. The village was looted and pillaged, valuables were taken away and their women molested and raped. Even children were not spared. The cavalrymen left without a trace. The next day the Headman assembled the village general body meeting and after consultation passed a following resolution: EVEN THOUGH THE COST OF MAINTENANCE OF THE HORSES ARE ON THE HIGHER SIDE, THEY GIVE GREAT PROTECTION. SEE OUR BRETHREN WHO VANISHED WITH THE GOLD AND THEIR WOMEN AND CHILDREN ON THE HORSE BACKS! THE HORSES PROVIDE MOBILITY WITH SPEED AND ARE AMENABLE TO MAN’S SURVIVAL UNLIKE THE OXEN, BULLS AND ASSES WHICH ONLY SHARE OUR BURDEN. THEREFORE THIS ASSEMBLY RESOLVES THAT HENCEFORTH THE HORSES SHALL HAVE PRIMACY OVER THE BEASTS OF BURDEN AND BE CALLED THE FRIEND OF MEN! Just like these village men, we in our lives tend to depend and value the beasts of burden more than the HORSES which take us faster towards our quarry, in the event of the threat being unmanageable, they take us away faster and make us more combative and able. But all these will be triggered only when cavalrymen surround us and pillage our small cocoons! In every sphere of life, if we are unprepared THE CAVALRYMEN WILL COME! cavalrymen	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1022
__label__cc	0.609163	0.390837	Miracil D: An Inhibitor of Ribonucleic Acid Synthesis in Bacillus subtilis I. BERNARD WEINSTEIN, ROBIN CHERNOFF, IRENE FINKELSTEIN and ERICH HIRSCHBERG Molecular Pharmacology November 1965, 1 (3) 297-305; I. BERNARD WEINSTEIN Departments of Medicine and Biochemistry, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Department of Medicine, Francis Delafield Hospital, New York, New York ROBIN CHERNOFF IRENE FINKELSTEIN ERICH HIRSCHBERG Miracil D (1-diethylaminoethylamino-4-methyl-10-thiaxanthenone) is effective against schistosomiasis in man and against experimental tumors in mice, but its mode of action had not been defined. The present study indicates that at 20 µg/ml the drug arrests the growth of Bacillus subtilis. This antibacterial action is also exhibited by a tumor-inhibitory derivative, but not by a derivative devoid of carcinostatic activity. Incubation of B. subtilis with 14C-uracil, thymidine, or leucine in the presence of 20 µg/ml of Miracil D indicated a complete inhibition of RNA synthesis, immediate but less severe inhibition of protein synthesis, and no inhibition of DNA synthesis. The drug has absorption maxima at 442 and 330 mµ. In the presence of native DNA there is quenching of absorption at these wavelengths, with a shift in the maxima to 450 and 337 mµ. In heat-denaturation studies, Miracil D raised the Tm of DNA by 15°. Similar studies gave evidence for a lesser affinity between Miracil D and sRNA. These results indicate that the major action of this drug in B. subtilis is to complex with DNA, thereby blocking DNA-dependent RNA synthesis. ACKNOWLEDGMENT This work was supported in part by U.S. Public Health Service research grant (R10 CA 02332) and training grant (T4 CA 5011) from the National Cancer Institute. One of us (I.B.W.) is a Career Scientist of the New York City Health Research Council (I-190). Copyright ©, 1965, by Academic Press Inc. You are going to email the following Miracil D: An Inhibitor of Ribonucleic Acid Synthesis in Bacillus subtilis Molecular Pharmacology November 1, 1965, 1 (3) 297-305;	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1026
__label__cc	0.744354	0.255646	Distinct Effects of Different Calcium-Mobilizing Agents on Cell Death in NG108-15 Neuroblastoma X Glioma Cells Ting-Yu Chin, Hsiou-Min Hwang and Sheau-Huei Chueh Molecular Pharmacology March 2002, 61 (3) 486-494; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1124/mol.61.3.486 Ting-Yu Chin Department of Biochemistry, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China Hsiou-Min Hwang Sheau-Huei Chueh The effects of different calcium-mobilizing agents on cell death were characterized in NG108-15 neuroblastoma x glioma hybrid cells. Carbonyl cyanide p-trifluoromethoxyphenylhydrazone (FCCP) increased the cytosolic Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i) and caused cell death. Thapsigargin (TG) not only increased the [Ca2+]i and caused cell death but also induced neurite outgrowth via activation of phospholipase A2 and cytochrome P450 epoxygenase. In contrast, bradykinin increased the [Ca2+]i, but had no effect on cell morphology or cell death. Cell death occurred by two different mechanisms, one of which was caspase-3–dependent and the other caspase-3–independent. Caspase-3 activation was Ca2+-dependent, whereas neurite outgrowth was Ca2+-independent. TG- or FCCP-induced caspase-3 activation occurred at the same time, but the cell death induced by TG was delayed. TG treatment did not enhance the generation of nitric oxide or cAMP or secretion of glial-derived neurotrophic factor or neurotrophin-3, but activated sphingosine kinase. Furthermore, inhibition of sphingosine kinase accelerated TG-induced cell death, and exogenous sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) protected cells from FCCP-induced cell death by about 60%. These results indicate that, in these cells, depletion of intracellular nonmitochondrial or mitochondrial Ca2+ stores causes cell death, that TG activates phospholipase A2 and sphingosine kinase, and that arachidonic acid induces neurite outgrowth, whereas S1P delays cell death. You are going to email the following Distinct Effects of Different Calcium-Mobilizing Agents on Cell Death in NG108-15 Neuroblastoma X Glioma Cells Molecular Pharmacology March 1, 2002, 61 (3) 486-494; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1124/mol.61.3.486	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1027
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__label__cc	0.585989	0.414011	Home/Entertainment/Here are Celebrities who are no longer famous anymore Mzansi11 hours ago Time flies. What can be praised today maybe shunned upon tomorrow. Sp it’s better to enjoy while it last. There is nothing as hurtful as being too used to the sport light, then boom! All of a sudden there are now other people to take away your place as the center of attention. When it comes to celebrities this is a very serious issue. There are some celebrities who used to swim in a poolnof fame, but now they are the least talked about human beings on earth yet it seems they haven’t realized that as in yet. Below are celebrities who are nolonger as famous as they used to be in the past. Jessica Nkosi Biography, Age, Boyfriend, Marriage, Baby, Awards and Instagram Hulisani Ravele (Cici) About almost two decades ago, Yotv was nothing but fire, it had the most incredible presenters of all time. The Venda Born Hulisani Ravele was one of its presenters whereby she was known as Cici. Today Hulisani is just a normal radio presenter on Limpopo‘s Capricorn Fm and the only time you see about her in social media it’s when they are associating her name with her Ex lover whonis now married (psypho) Noma thema When you look at Bonang Matheba today, that’s how Noma Thema would be looked at back in the days. The celebrities that you see today used to look up to her like nobody’s business. Zola used to be like the 2pack of our generation, everyone adored him. He used to inspire the youth to do good, but now things have gone wrong. Celebrities such as Casper Nyovest have tried collaborating with him to atleast make him a better person but but what can we do or say now because when the titanic ship has sunk. Tshidi Malaika used to be our very own Destiny’s child back in the 2000s, the only difference was that it had one girl and two boys… and the girl used to be very famous. But today she is just a normal girl living a lower middle class life Babes Wodumo becomes the biggest laughing stock of 2021 Should Atandwa Kani take over Chadwick Boseman’s role in ‘Black Panther’? Zodwa Wabantu’s Reality Show – Uncensored Back For Season 2 Condolences Messages Pours For Ukhozi Fm Dj Your IP address 108.162.219.74 has been flagged for potential security violations. You can unlock your login by sending yourself a special link via email. Learn More	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1033
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__label__cc	0.734063	0.265937	Florida: Significant ex post facto victory in Ft. Lauderdale case March 31, 2018 April 22, 2018 Robin Vander Wall By Robin . . . In a significant victory for registered citizens in Florida who have been hounded by the ever-increasing reach of residency restrictions enacted by local ordinances, Judge Mindy Solomon of Broward County has held Section 16-127 of the Fort Lauderdale Code of Ordinances unconstitutional both as applied and on its face. The effect of this ruling is to roll back an enhanced residency restriction applied to registered citizens which was enacted in October, 2007, and that prohibited all persons ever convicted of enumerated child sex offenses from residing within 1,400 feet of various designated landmarks, including schools and school bus stops. This action came before Judge Solomon by consolidation of two separate claims by Ira Anderson and Sean Ford who had both been charged with violations of the ordinance for residing within the 1,400 foot threshold. Upon review of the underlying facts, and in reliance upon the Mendoza factors utilized by the U.S. Supreme Court in Smith v. Doe, Judge Solomon concluded that while the city commissioners’ intent when passing the 2007 ordinance was “remedial, not punitive,” the defendants presented convincing arguments establishing that the effects of the ordinance were punitive “by the clearest proof.” Citing three specific Mendoza factors in her Order, Judge Solomon held the ordinance unconstitutional for 1) its restraint on available and affordable housing (finding that less than 1% of such housing options were available to the defendants within the city of Fort Lauderdale), 2) its banishment of registered citizens on account of restraints on housing, and that there is 3) no rational basis for restricting registrants from residing at night within 1,400 feet of facilities that are only populated by children during a portion of daylight. Strengthening the defendants’ claims was expert testimony provided by Prof. Kelly Socia and Prof. Jill Levenson. Prof. Socia, a geomapping expert, used census and mapping data to demonstrate the ordinance’s severe impact on available housing within the city of Fort Lauderdale. Prof. Levenson testified that “residence restrictions do not reduce the risk of sexual reoffense, because proximity to schools is not a risk factor in sexual reoffense.” NARSOL gives thanks to Florida Action Committee (FAC) for first publishing this important news. This topic has 16 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 2 years, 8 months ago by Robin Vander Wall. March 31, 2018 at 8:31 pm #37987 Reply God is Awesome! We are all human beings. March 31, 2018 at 11:21 pm #38011 Reply This is a wonderful victory for registered citizens in Florida. It seems the courts are our only resort. Thank God there are some judges of honorable character who are not afraid to call things like they are. In my opinion, the next thing that needs to be attacked is the fact that individual municipalities are able to set their own residency & presence restrictions. The state needs to set one fixed standard and leave it at that. When each municipality can set their own statutes, it becomes one-upmanship on who will pass the harshest restrictions to stop offenders who are legislated out of one municipality from moving into another with less stringent restrictions. What I predicted is finally happening. These sex offender regimes are starting to collapse under the weight of their own punitive nature. Let the legislators keep heaping on the restrictions. They are too stupid and short-sighted to see that they’re actually spelling doom for the very laws they rubber stamp every legislative session. The more restrictive they become, the harder it gets for them to maintain a “non-punitive” intent. April 3, 2018 at 2:03 pm #38129 Reply Debi B Is there any hope for dissolving the sex stings? People are obviously set up on these and are turned into criminals then required to register. Men who have never committed a crime in their life, who would never molest children. What is being done to help them? April 2, 2018 at 12:51 pm #38056 Reply It is no wounder after a federal court found it to be punishment naturally the lower courts are supposed to follow the lead. My question is if it is punishment then why is the registry not be abolished since an additional punishment is double jeopardy. April 3, 2018 at 12:00 am #38111 Reply misdemeanor offender Double jeopardy is an interesting path. However, for double jeopardy to work, there must be a trial. Because sex offender laws are created by Ex Post Facto methods it would be very difficult to perhaps argue that viewpoint. However, I do understand where you are coming from because it does serve some validity that additional punishments or requirements are handed out long after the judicial trial phase. I would suggest the best path is to argue Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. I have been a long advocate of registered offenders to seek legal advice under the Rational Base test because it allows the individual to file a complaint. Under that legal test, the law must have a legitimate interest. Naturally, the state will seek the interest of public safety. The next step is that there should be a rational connection between the law means and goal. The state again would seek that additional sex offender laws reduce recidivism. Please keep in mind that I am not an attorney and not providing legal advice. I am only voicing a conversation and opinion. The best way to remedy silly and fear-based registry laws is to use the data against the state. There are plenty of scholarly and impartial articles that demonstrate sex offender laws do more harm than good. The real issue is money is that most sex offenders are either banished from fair accessibility by specific requirements to keep them out of legislative buildings, public libraries seeking research, universities that insist that sex offenders pose a risk on campus, churches, among just a growing list of off-limits areas. It is time for the courts to be shown this data; which is non-existent. Judges need to be shown proof by impartial and convincing evidence. What is being done about the sex sting operations? They only turn innocent men into criminals, men with no prior record and men who have no intent of molesting. Hello Debi, We have a conference call next week to discuss the issue of internet sex stings. I hope you will be able to join us. The wisdom of Solomon shines forth. Unfortunately, she will probably be voted out next term. Interested Bystander “3) no rational basis for restricting registrants from residing at night within 1,400 feet of facilities that are only populated by children during a portion of daylight.” Finally a judge that gets that! Residency laws only block where one sleeps at night. So stupid. April 5, 2018 at 7:24 am #38255 Reply I am still trying to understand the rationale of why an offender cannot live near a school or daycare? What is the coalition between a school after 6 PM and an offender sleeping in his/her home during normal bedtime hours? There is nothing that indicates a threat to children or anyone for that matter? It seems rather silly and not thought out. Abolish Registries Registry has destroyed my life. It’s ex post facto implementation after 2 decades of rebuilding my life has been devastating. Now it is finally being called punishment…it is torture. I will be paid damages or I will seek revenge for the violations done unto me my family my friends. If it’s an eye for an eye then there must be some pain for those whom have inflicted this upon those whom already paid the debt. That is right take down all the residency restrictions in which a sex based offense has nothing to do with proximity or protect children. It is all punitive! May 7, 2018 at 3:37 pm #39916 Reply NH Registrant Residency restrictions are ridiculous. If someone is determined to re-offend, they will travel miles to get to their victim(s). But, less than 5% of all registered citizens ever re-offend! For most that are not Lawyers you need to turn this Legalize mumble jumbo into language we humans can understand? Did the best I could do. I am sorry it doesn’t meet your expectations. But thanks for the criticism. Reply To: Florida: Significant ex post facto victory in Ft. Lauderdale case	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1036
__label__cc	0.691162	0.308838	Neel Burton personal website and blog About Neel The Ataraxia Series Acheron Press The Psychology and Philosophy of Wonder By Neel Burton \| December 2, 2014 December 6, 2014 …wonder is the feeling of a philosopher, and philosophy beings in wonder. —Plato Ceiling of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul In Plato’s Theaetetus, Socrates presents the young Theatetus with a number of contradictions. This is the exchange that ensues. S: I believe that you follow me, Theaetetus; for I suspect that you have thought of these questions before now. T: Yes, Socrates, and I am amazed when I think of them; by the Gods I am! and I want to know what on earth they mean; and there are times when my head quite swims with the contemplation of them. S: I see, my dear Theaetetus, that Theodorus had a true insight into your nature when he said that you were a philosopher, for wonder is the feeling of a philosopher, and philosophy begins in wonder. He was not a bad genealogist who said that Iris (the messenger of heaven) is the child of Thaumas (Wonder)… In the Metaphysics, Aristotle says that it is wonder that led the first philosophers to philosophy, since a man who is puzzled thinks of himself as ignorant and philosophizes to escape ignorance and accede to knowledge. In his commentary on the Metaphysics, St Thomas Aquinas appears to agree, adding that, ‘Because philosophy arises from awe, a philosopher is bound in his way to be a lover of myths and poetic fables. Poets and philosophers are alike in being big with wonder.’ If wonder truly is the impulse for philosophy and, by extension, science, religion, art, and all else that transcends everyday existence, it becomes important to ask the question, what exactly is wonder? Wonder is a complex emotion involving elements of surprise, curiosity, contemplation, and joy, and is perhaps best defined as a heightened state of consciousness and feeling brought about by something very beautiful, rare, or unexpected—that is, brought about by a marvel. ‘Marvel’ derives from the Latin mirabilia (‘wonderful things’) and ultimately from the Latin mirus (‘wonderful’). ‘Admire’ shares the same root as ‘marvel’ and originally meant ‘to wonder at’, although this sense has been steadily attenuated since the 16th century—along, one might say, with wonder itself. If Aquinas speaks of philosophers and poets in the same breath, this is because both are moved by marvels, with the aim of poetry being to record and recreate marvels. Wonder is most similar to awe. However, awe is more explicitly directed at something that is much greater or much more powerful than us; and it is more closely associated with fear, respect, reverence, or veneration than with joy. Without this element of respect, reverence, or veneration, all that remains is fear, that is, not awe but terror or horror. Another important difference between wonder and awe is that wonder is more detached, allowing for greater and freer contemplation of its object. Wonder has a number of other near-synonyms, including astonishment, amazement, and astoundment. In essence, to astonish means to fill with sudden and overpowering surprise or wonder, to amaze means to astonish greatly, and to astound means to amaze greatly. This overbidding ends with dumbfounding, which means—you guessed it—to astound greatly. Wonder involves significant elements of surprise and curiosity, which both are forms of interest. Surprise is a brief and spontaneous reaction to something unexpected, immediately followed by at least some degree of confusion and one or more emotions such as joy, fear, disappointment, or anger. Surprise is the gap between expectations and reality, and serves to our attention to a possible threat and incite us to examine and revise our expectations. The meaning of ‘surprise’ is ‘overtaken’. In the Tusculan Disputations, Cicero argues that real sapience consists of preparing oneself for every eventuality so as not to be surprised by anything. He cites the example of the pre-Socratic philosopher Anaxagoras, who, upon being told of the death of his son, said, Sciebam me genuisse mortalem: “I knew that I begot a mortal.” Curiosity derives from the Latin cura, ‘care.’ To be curious about something is to desire knowledge of that thing. With the knowledge satisfied, the curiosity is extinguished. Wonder, in contrast, cannot be extinguished by knowledge. In Modes of Thought (1938), the philosopher AN Whitehead concurs with Plato and Aristotle that ‘philosophy begins in wonder’, and adds that, ‘at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.’ So while wonder involves significant elements of surprise and curiosity, it is both other and greater than either. Wonder is incited by grand vistas, natural phenomena, human achievement, extraordinary facts, and so on, whether on travels, at the circus or theatre, or in a film, museum, or book, and is evidenced by a bright-eyed stare sometimes accompanied by an opening of the mouth and a suspension of the breath. By drawing us out of ourselves, wonder does make us feel small and insignificant, but it also gives us right perspective by reconnecting us with something much greater and vaster and higher and better than our daily struggles. Wonder is the ultimate homecoming, returning us to the world that we came from and were in danger of losing. This account of wonder, however convincing, does not seem to correspond with the more active, pregnant kind of wonder that inspired Theaetetus to philosophy. Socratic wonder is not so much wonder in the sense of awe, but, as hinted by Aristotle, wonder in the sense of puzzlement or perplexity: wonder that arises from contradictions in thought and language, and gives rise to a desire to resolve or at least understand these contradictions. Socrates himself only turned to philosophy after being puzzled by the Delphic Oracle, which, though he believed himself to be ignorant, pronounced him to be the wisest of all men. To discover the meaning of this contradiction, he questioned a number of so-called wise men and in each case concluded, “I am likely to be wiser than he to this small extent, that I do not think I know what I do not know.” Wonder is a universal experience, found also in children and perhaps even in higher-order primates and other animals. Socratic wonder on the other hand is much more rarified, and, as Socrates implies, not given to everyone. Yet both kinds of wonder share a concern for what is in some sense beyond us, or beyond our grasp. In the Advancement of Learning, Francis Bacon called wonder ‘broken knowledge’, and there is certainly a sense in which wonder breaches us (‘wonder’ may be cognate to the German Wunde or ‘wound’). This breach requires filling, whether passively or actively, not only with philosophy but also with science, religion, and art, giving rise to a third and even higher form of wonder, which is the wonder of discovery, knowledge, and creation. Culture does not sate wonder but instead nourishes it. For instance, scientific discoveries are often more wondrous than the perplexities that they resolve, while religious buildings and rituals are designed to make us feel small while at the same elevating us. Through culture, wonder inspires yet more wonder, and the end of wonder is wisdom, which is the state of perpetual wonder. Unfortunately, many people do not open themselves up to wonder for fear that it may move them to ponder or linger, overwhelming their resources or upsetting the fragile status quo. After all, to wonder is to wound, and thauma is only one letter off ‘trauma’. Instead of being encouraged or cultivated, wonder is dismissed as a childish emotion that is to be grown out of. It is true that wonder is natural and abundant in children, before it is banged out of them by need and neurosis. Whenever we do something not for its own sake but for the sake of something else, we stifle wonder. Today, most students go to university not for the sake of learning but for the sake of coming out with a competitive degree, and so pass by the wonder and wisdom that could have saved them. According to Matthew, Jesus said, “Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven … whosoever shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. Posted in Philosophy, Psychiatry/psychology. Ataraxia Book 1 The Secret to Everything Wine & Blind Tasting Psychiatry/psychology (196)	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1047
__label__cc	0.713557	0.286443	BS: Dylan coming to Orillia... Little Hawk 13 Apr 07 - 11:26 AM Stilly River Sage 13 Apr 07 - 11:28 AM Amos 13 Apr 07 - 11:31 AM Peace 13 Apr 07 - 11:44 AM catspaw49 13 Apr 07 - 12:22 PM GUEST,meself 13 Apr 07 - 12:29 PM Little Hawk 13 Apr 07 - 12:50 PM Rapparee 13 Apr 07 - 01:12 PM Amos 13 Apr 07 - 01:17 PM daylia 13 Apr 07 - 02:35 PM Desdemona 13 Apr 07 - 05:20 PM Desdemona 14 Apr 07 - 09:23 AM GUEST,JB 14 Apr 07 - 11:47 AM Beer 14 Apr 07 - 09:34 PM GUEST,tolerance 14 Apr 07 - 11:34 PM GUEST,Gord L. 15 Apr 07 - 03:36 PM bobad 15 Apr 07 - 05:47 PM Bill D 15 Apr 07 - 08:30 PM Beer 16 Apr 07 - 08:41 AM GUEST,meself 16 Apr 07 - 11:25 AM 3refs 17 Apr 07 - 07:42 AM daylia 17 Apr 07 - 08:11 AM Subject: BS: Dylan coming to Orillia... From: Little Hawk Date: 13 Apr 07 - 11:26 AM By gosh, he's coming to my town. All those years of going to the mountain, and the mountain is coming to me. He's gonna play at Casino Rama in July. Who'da thunk it? Beauty, eh? ;-) People are wondering if he'll drop in at the Mariposa Folk Festival...my guess would be, probably not, but you never know. Subject: RE: BS: Dylan coming to Orillia... From: Amos BE sure and introduce him to Shane. He wouldn't want to miss meeting Shane. No doubt! LOL! But Shane is in Blind River, and that's way north of here. He might want to meet Chongo too. From: Peace You have a ticket yet? From: catspaw49 Date: 13 Apr 07 - 12:22 PM Well shit on a stick. If you could get Shatner and Chongo there too, you'd have the trifecta. Spaw From: GUEST,meself "People are wondering if he'll drop in at the Mariposa Folk Festival" I believe he did ONCE - and was heard to mutter "Never again", just before he jumped in the lake and swam away from the crush of fans (that was when it was one Toronto Island ... if that's what it's called ... ). Yeah, what a coup that would be.... I gotta talk to Johnny Death and get tickets. He's Bob's other biggest fan besides me. You're correct about the Toronto Island incident, which was '70 or '71, I think. However, things have mellowed a lot since then. From: Rapparee I thought Dylan Thomas was dead. And Dylan is a lot more decrepit than he was then, too. As are most of us. He does look like the picture of Dorian Grey, though, doesn't he? Specially with that pencil thin mustache. From: daylia Hmmmm ... do you know if his decrepitnesses include food preference, Little Hawk? Obsessions for marinaded sauteed eelskins or the like? I know that he smokes like a chimney and I've also heard that he drinks a lot of expensive Scotch whisky. That would be bound to have an effect after awhile. They once had a smoke-off between Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell to see who could injest more nicotine in a 24 hour period. The judges were unable to determine the winner because the air was so full of smoke by 6 PM that they couldn't see who was ahead...and the pile of butts around the contestants was so high by that point that no one could get near them. (That was a joke, okay?) "I know that he smokes like a chimney and I've also heard that he drinks a lot of expensive Scotch whisky. That would be bound to have an effect after awhile." What if it were cheap whisky? I need to know. Well, what if it were? Look, why don't you ask Bob the next time you get a chance? Well, if it were, I might need to make a drastic change in my diet, that's all ... Oh, I see... LOL! Yeah, you wouldn't want to end up with a damn pencil thin mustache, would you? Yikes ... I think I'll take the pledge after all ... From: Desdemona Good on you, such fun! What are the dates (I have some quasi-family up that way)? There's nothing like having your personal hero come to you for a change. Puts me in mind of the time I got to see Martin Carthy at a teensy club I frequent for $10, and he was only about 5 feet from my face! As for ol' Bob's personal appearance, his increasing resemblance to Vincent Price is rather, well, frightening...and isn't it funny how they never appeared together in public? Hmmmm... ~D I always thought that about Burl Ives and that Orangutan that was in the Clint Eastwood movies... I'm not sure of the date yet. I'll see if I can get some info. Yeah, and you never saw THEM together either, right?! Suspiciously, From: GUEST,JB Oriiia, That`s where my hero Gordon Lightfoot comes from. Wouldn`t be surprised if Lightfoot joins him on stage for a song or two. Ohps Sorry! I meant Orillia of course! "Ohps Sorry! I meant Orillia of course!" And here I thought "Oriiia" was an expression of pleasure in your language ... Okay, now what does "ohps" mean? Okay, here's the info. Dylan is playing at Casino Rama, near Orillia, on July 7th & 8th. The tickets go on sale at 12 noon on Tuesday, April 17th. They start at $80 (Cdn). You can find info at this link: http://www.ticketmaster.ca/venue/131147?start=41&rpp=20&searchtype= http://www.casinorama.com/entertainment.aspx From: Beer Mr Dylan has always been a hero of sorts. But at $80.00 I'd rather buy a few (2) cases of beer. Don't get me wrong L/H., you are very fortunate to have him in your home town. I guess if he was going to preform in my spot of 1300 residing I would save my beer bottles and coke cans to go see him. Beer (adrien) Let me know if he's coming to Pugwash, eh? Sure thing, eh? ;-) Yeah, I think $80 bucks is a lot too, considering that Bob is well past his prime at this point (his voice has really taken a beating in the last 10 years)...but I can't pass up seeing him in my own hometown. From: GUEST,tolerance I wouldn't really consider him passed his prime, meaning I don't think 'ol Bobby can be writtien off as a "has been". In fact I think his last cd is one of the finest he has put out. His voice certainly suits him at his age. But, with that all being said I'm afraid I wouldn't spend $80 buckaroos to see him perform. For that price I can buy a hand tooled leather guitar strap and one of his cd's at the used cd store. Anyway, I've seen him live way back in 1965. I agree that his last CD is great. He's still a very fine songwriter. Not a has been by any means. I wish I'd seen him live in 1965. First time I saw him in concert was in 1974. I wish I had seen him perform at that small tavern in Markham, Ontario back in '85 (or somewhere around then). It was one of those 'just droppin in' unexpected gigs. Geez! Me too. He was doing some killer stuff in '85. There's a great video of him with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers as the backup band around that time...doing a big concert in Australia. It's called "Hard To Handle". From: GUEST,Gord L. Take my word for it, there's going to be some surprises on stage when Bobby plays Orillia. Do you know something we don't? Tell us - we won't tell anyone else, will we gang? Let's start a rummor... Lightfoot Hmmm ... that GUEST's name was "Gord L." ... and he did say "Bobby" rather than the usual "Bob" - could that be a hint that we should expect Bobby Curtola? Bobby McGee? Bobby Clobber? Bobby Whatsername - Gentry? Bobby - who else? (Reasonable suppositions only, please). From: bobad Dylan did back up Bobby Vee early in his carreer, so maybe........ From: Bill D $80???!!! $80???....he's milking it. NO one is worth that price just to say they saw him. As soon as they move the ticket prices up in that range, it leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I don't mind a famous artist making a better than average living, but if he's buying that expensive Scotch off the little guys tickets, he's drinking too much. who, me? Opinionated? ...naaawwwww.. I think the tee shirt(new, never worn.) I have as a souvenir from his 1975 stop in Montreal is worth about 80 buck now. Maybe I should put it on e/Bay! Yeah, Bill, but do you remember how much the Eagles charged for their "Farewell Tour" awhile back? It was way more than $80. Things are getting very expensive out there. When I went to see Dylan the first time, in 1974, I paid $12...and I was shocked. It was by far the highest price I'd ever paid at that point in my life to see a musician. I was accustomed to paying $6 to $8 at most concerts. The most I paid was for a Bruce Springsteen ticket about 10-15 years ago. $25.00 I think or around there. Got my money's worth though. I guess it's like the price of gas. By fall a dollar a liter would look like a good deal. My sister paid $350.00 US to see Barbara Streisand in Montreal a couple of months ago. Holly Fuuuuuk!! You serious?? If that were my sister, I'd be tempted to rob her - so that I'd have the means of taking care of her when she becomes destitute ... (Might as well be robbed by me as by Barbara Streisand - at least I'll take her in when she's homeless). That's almost as sick as paying $350 to see Paul Anka. Almost....... Interesting to note that Barbara still played to a full house and her fans were more than satisfied. I'm sure the audience could also understand the words she was singing. I've never had trouble understanding what Bob was saying...but it helps if you actually know the words of the songs, of course...which I do. As for Barbra, she isn't saying anything that interests me, sorry to say, so it's a moot point, isn't it? Look, if someone makes the decision to pay $350 for a concert ticket then they are pretty much emotionally obliged to enjoy it, aren't they? ;-) I think Barbra should ask $500 a ticket for her next show. Hell, how about $1,000 a ticket??? People would enjoy it even more. The sheer heady sense of exclusivity that comes with sitting in a $1,000 seat is a thrill that only a few people in this world will ever be entitled to. "That's almost as sick as paying $350 to see Paul Anka." I don't know - I might pay $350 to watch him put on that shit-fit that was linked here a little while ago ... I'd pay $10 to see that and get a chance to pelt him with rotten eggs when it was over... ;-) From: 3refs Gordon Lightfoot announced as the headliner for Sunday's closing! Yesterdays local paper, The Packet and Times(Rackets and Crimes) says Gord is going to close out the week-end! Looks like Tudhope Park just might be the place to be that week-end! Welcome Home Gord!!!!! Oh wow, God Gord and Booby Bobby? Wheeeee-hoooooo! It's gonna be a summertime dream!! Yeah, but WHICH Bobby? We're still working on that, aren't we? They are longtime friends, Dylan and Lightfoot. Interestingly enough, they were there together at that Mariposa in Toronto, back around '71, when Dylan had to flee the Toronto Island site on a boat to get away from an incredible mob of people who were trying to get close to him.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1051
__label__wiki	0.967183	0.967183	UCM News UCM Sports Campus Coverage iCentral Muleskinner December 2Active COVID-19 Cases Increase Before Break December 2Senior Spotlight: Jacqueline Garcia-Ulloa Morales December 2Animal Shelter Presses on by Raising $93,000 Cassel to start at QB for Chiefs vs Bengals Written by Muleskinner Staff By DAVE SKRETTA (KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — Matt Cassel is getting another start at quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. Brady Quinn still has not been cleared to participate in a game following his concussion, so Cassel will be back under center when the Chiefs play the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. “Brady does feel better. I’m glad he’s feeling better. But he hasn’t been cleared to play yet,” Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel said during what’s become a weekly Wednesday ritual of addressing the QB spot. “I can’t take the chance on practicing the guy and not having him ready.” Cassel will start his third consecutive game. He was the starter earlier this year before sustaining his own concussion against Baltimore. Quinn was the fill-in starter for a game, and then got the permanent job, only to be knocked out of his second start against Oakland. Quinn has been practicing, but Crennel said he’s not been cleared for full contact. “He’s feeling a lot better, doing a lot better,” Crennel said. “He went to the doctor and he told him he’s doing a lot better. The doctor also told him he was going to monitor him this week, and if he makes it through this week without incident, he could be cleared for the weekend. But he’s got to make it through the week.” Quinn admitted last week that he tried to play through the latest concussion, which he believes happened when an Oakland defender’s knee collided with the back of his helmet while he was scrambling early in the game. Quinn was later sacked, and then threw an interception during which he recalled having “tunnel vision,” before he was removed from the game. Quinn has been consulting with Dr. Micky Collins, the executive director of the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program in Pittsburgh, one of the leading experts in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of athletes who have suffered concussions. Collins helped design the ImPACT test now used by many professional sports leagues, including the NFL, to assess concussions and determine when an injured athlete can safely return to play. Crennel said that the Chiefs training staff has been relaying information to Collins, and together they’ll make a determination by Sunday whether Quinn is available. “If there are any complications, they will not clear him,” Crennel said. The alternative is to stick with Cassel, who is having one of the worst seasons of his career. He’s completing 58 percent of his throws with a quarterback rating of 66.6, and has only thrown six touchdown passes with 12 interceptions. The most recent pick, early in overtime Monday night, gave the Steelers a chip-shot field goal to win the game. It was the Chiefs’ sixth straight defeat. “Without a doubt, you look at where we are, we’re 1-8, and that’s always difficult, because you have to remind yourself we have more football to play,” Cassel said. “Sometimes that becomes difficult, but at the same time, I have the mentality that we can be better.” In other injury news, Crennel said that wide receiver Jonathan Baldwin is being examined for head and neck injuries sustained when he landed on his head while trying to make a catch. Crennel said Baldwin, the Chiefs’ first-round pick last year, was undergoing “base-line testing” to determine whether he has a concussion. Along with both of the Chiefs’ quarterbacks, tight end Kevin Boss and fullback Nate Eachus have also sustained concussions this season. Tight end Jake O’Connell (ankle) and right guard Jon Asamoah (thumb) were held out of practice Wednesday. Defensive tackle Dontari Poe (knee), tight end Steve Maneri (ankle) and wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (thigh) were among those who were limited. “We need to build on the effort, energy and attitude we played with Monday night,” Crennel said. “Nobody is happy with our record. We have to improve on Monday’s performance, and I feel like the second half of the season can be much better.” Tweets by MuleskinnerUCM MIAA Basketball Coaches Poll Spring Plans for Volleyball and Soccer Senior Spotlight: Jacqueline Garcia-Ulloa Morales Mules Football Played Intrasquad Scrimmage for Charity Mules Ready to Return to the Courts UCM Basketball Season About to Tip Off – Jennies Expect to Make Impact Jennies Played Against MSSU Mules Football Quarterback Insights Junior Wins NACE Shoutcaster of the Year Award Marching Mules and Color Guard Rock New Uniforms The Student News Site of University of Central Missouri	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1052
__label__wiki	0.974209	0.974209	What was up with Chris Christie? By NBP Staff \| March 2, 2016, 12:23 EST Printed from: https://newbostonpost.com/2016/03/02/what-was-up-with-chris-christie/ Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, accompanied by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, left, speaks during a news conference on Super Tuesday primary election night in the White and Gold Ballroom at The Mar-A-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Fla., Tuesday, March 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik; Edits by the NewBostonPost) TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Was that really Chris Christie, the take-a-back-seat-to-no-one governor of New Jersey? Christie’s seemingly shell-shocked gaze as he stood behind Donald Trump on Super Tuesday is generating befuddlement and mockery in his home state and beyond. Chris Christie at the Trump rally. pic.twitter.com/VUkRKjZXcg — SKM (@sk_muralid) March 2, 2016 Conservatives and liberals alike have piled on. To some, the usually tough-talking Christie looked like a hostage. Others said he looked almost sad having to play second fiddle to Trump. If Christie blinks in Morse code, he’s being held hostage. pic.twitter.com/1AjLtWTpv8 — Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) March 2, 2016 When you’re at work and realize you forgot about the TPS report https://t.co/fRCiyi5MFe — Justin Green (@JGreenDC) March 2, 2016 Stockholm syndrome is real! #ChristiesThoughts — Doug Weathers (@WeathersEsq) March 2, 2016 Conservative political commentator Ed Rollins, a one-time aide and campaign manager for Ronald Reagan, even poked at Christie in a FoxNews.com column Wednesday: “My last advice is this: Mr. Trump, if you’re going to reward Governor Christie for his endorsement by letting him introduce you, get him off the stage once he’s done. No one seemed more unhappy than Christie watching you speak in Florida Tuesday night and frowning throughout your press conference.” “A gracious loser he’s not!” Rollins wrote Christie has said that he is backing Trump because he’s a winner and has the best chance of beating Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton. But his expression Tuesday night was so grave and his introduction of Trump so subdued that many people joked on the Internet that he looked like a hostage reading a coerced statement. In a move that shocked nearly everyone, especially in Democratic-leaning New Jersey, Christie endorsed the New York billionaire on Friday and has appeared at Trump’s side at campaign appearances over the past few days. But after Tuesday night’s appearance, conservative commentator Jonah Goldberg of the anti-Trump National Review imagined Christie was thinking: “My God what have I done?” Others saw the same thing in Christie’s thousand-yard stare. Footage of Christie’s stunned look, set to the jaunty theme song from HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” became a sensation online Wednesday. And Washington Post blogger Alexandra Petri wrote an extended riff about how Christie was “screaming wordlessly” as Trump spoke and had “the glazed and terrified look of someone who has traded his inheritance for no pottage at all.” Christie’s office declined to comment on his appearance. Aside from Tuesday night, Christie appears to be fully embracing his surrogate duties. He has introduced Trump at a number of enthusiastic rallies and has been the front-runner’s attack dog, sinking his teeth into Sen. Marco Rubio and vouching for Trump and his family. Back home, the reaction has been fierce. Republican Christine Todd Whitman, the former New Jersey governor and Environmental Protection Agency administrator, told The Star-Ledger of Newark last week she would rather vote for Hillary Clinton than Trump. “I am ashamed that Christie would endorse anyone who has employed the kind of hate mongering and racism that Trump has,” she said. Six Gannett newspapers in New Jersey said he isn’t fit to be governor any more. They called him a political opportunist who has neglected his duties in the Garden State, and urged him to resign. A Fairleigh Dickinson University poll saw Christie’s approval ratings fall from 33 percent before he backed Trump to 27 percent since. The poll of 694 registered New Jersey voters had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.9 percentage points. “Trump and Christie kind of do belong together, but not running our country,” said Barbara Silverstein of Gibbsboro, New Jersey. “It’s a big show, and it’s pretty pathetic.” In the past few days, the politician with the outsized personality seemed to be shrinking in political stature even if something big — perhaps the No. 2 spot on the ballot with Trump — is his goal. Trump was heard on a microphone telling Christie to get on a plane and go home this weekend, and Christie was pressed Sunday in an ABC interview about his disagreement with Trump on his proposed ban on Muslims. Christie refers to the candidate, who is supposedly his longtime friend, as “Mr. Trump,” while Trump refers to the governor as “Chris.” Christie defended his endorsement this week on his regular radio call-in show. “I’ve known him personally for 14 years and I believe he is the best person to beat Hillary Clinton,” the governor said, before clarifying that he, Christie, was the best candidate but that Trump is the best of the remaining contenders. Christie wouldn’t discuss on the call-in show whether he was hoping for a vice presidential or Cabinet slot. Asked about his previous criticisms of Trump, Christie said that was a natural part of having to run against him — no different, he said, from George H.W. Bush calling Ronald Reagan’s policies “voodoo economics” before becoming his vice presidential pick. To Brigid Harrison, who teaches politics at New Jersey’s Montclair State University, Christie’s far-off stare seemed to reflect sadness. “It really looked like heartbreak and kind of a bitter pill that he was swallowing,” she said. “I still think that in his heart of hearts he thinks he was destined to be president of the United States.” – The Associated Press contributed to this report. Echoes Of Reagan In Trump’s Clashes With Allies Josh Zakim Upsets Bill Galvin for Secretary of State… Turnover in the Air: Hotspots in Massachusetts 2018… Helping Children ‘Be Best’ Is Melania…	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1054
__label__wiki	0.654142	0.654142	Preview: Eagles WBBL vs Leicester Riders Newcastle Eagles/News/WBBL/Preview: Eagles WBBL vs Leicester Riders January 19, 2020 4:00 pm WBBL Championship 2019-20 Two-time league MVP Rahmon Fletcher has paid tribute to club mate Giulia Simioni after the Swiss star passed 300 WBBL assists. Fletcher and Simioni are two of the most consistent playmakers in British basketball – setting the standard in the men’s and women’s games. And one of the biggest names in the BBL insists it is impossible to underestimate the contribution of Newcastle Eagles’ inspirational WBBL skipper. “I’ve been lucky enough to know Giulia for around three years now,” said Fletcher, who shares the Eagles Community Arena floor with Simioni. “She is a quality player who is valued by club and country. Former Black Bear Adds Bite To Newcastle “She has played for Switzerland at senior level for a number of years now and you simply don’t reach that position if you don’t have a serious amount of talent. “I have nothing but the utmost respect for her. “To pass 300 assists in any league is a remarkable achievement. There’s the trust factor and knowing where your team-mates are going to be every night. “From one point guard to another I just want to say how much I admire what Giulia has done and continues to do.” Unsurprisingly, Simioni leads the WBBL in assists – dishing up an average of 6.9 scoring passes per game. Amazingly, team-mate Mante Kvederaviciute is breathing down the Swiss star’s neck in second place. And playcaller Chris Bunten is delighted at his in-form side’s ability to find team-mates in the positions that matter. “Everyone knows we have a number of scoring threats but I’m working with a group of incredibly unselfish players who know when to make the pass and when to take the shot,” he said. And Simioni fits Bunten’s WBBL blueprint like a glove. The Newcastle captain was responsible for the Eagles’ astonishing late comeback against Nottingham last weekend when her back-to-back triples hauled the hosts back into contention. And today’s opponents Leicester Riders will need to be at their very best to limit Simioni’s threat at the ECA. Second-placed Newcastle are on an eight-game winning streak in the Championship and Bunten looks set to pick from a full squad this weekend. Tickets are just £6: Giulia Simioni,Leicester Riders WBBL,Preview,Rahmon Fletcher,WBBL	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1055
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__label__wiki	0.698327	0.698327	Northrop Grumman Receives Contract to Add Ground Capabilities to AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar C4ISR • Radars BALTIMORE, Oct. 12, 2015 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been awarded a $58,706,242 million contract from the Marine Corps to develop and test the Ground Weapon Locating Radar (GWLR) mode for the AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR). The GWLR mode is a software update that brings additional mission capability to the ground-based multi-mission Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar developed by the Department of Defense (DOD). G/ATOR will perform four principal missions using the same hardware. Software loads optimize the operation of the radar to perform each mission. When all modes are fully implemented, Marine Corps operators will have a common hardware solution with the ability to switch between air surveillance, air defense, ground weapon locating, and air traffic control through software. "Inserting this capability into G/ATOR is an important step toward providing the Marines with a highly capable and highly versatile system," said Roshan Roeder, Director, Ground Based Tactical Radars, Land and Self Protection Systems Division, Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems. "Using an open architecture approach, we're bringing together the best of technology and design experience from ground and airborne applications to create a system that seamlessly facilitates capability upgrades and the insertion of emerging technologies." The GWLR mode enables G/ATOR to detect and track time-critical incoming threats, such as rockets, mortars and artillery rounds. Once the radar has detected incoming threats, the system rapidly analyzes their ballistic trajectories and computes their impact points which enables rapid and accurate threat engagement by counterfire forces. Over the past several years, Northrop Grumman has used a surrogate AESA radar to validate GWLR algorithms and associated software at multiple DOD test venues and events. The G/ATOR system entered low rate initial production in 2014 and additional low rate initial production systems were placed under contract in early 2015. As planned, the G/ATOR program is incrementally incorporating additional mission capabilities via software updates. CONTACT: Ellen Hamilton ellen.hamilton@ngc.com Ellen Hamilton Director, Navigation, Targeting & Survivability Mission Systems	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1059
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__label__cc	0.6919	0.3081	Stock Coverage News RTS Is Pioneer Power Solutions Inc. (PPSI) a good stock to buy now? Sue Brooks Pioneer Power Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: PPSI) is 2.84% higher on its value in year-to-date trading and has touched a low of $0.90 and a high of $9.43 in the current 52-week trading range. The PPSI stock was last observed hovering at around $3.96 in the last trading session, with the day’s gains setting it 0.02% off its average median price target of $7.50 for the next 12 months. It is also 46.93% off the consensus price target high of $7.50 offered by 1 analysts, but current levels are 46.93% higher than the price target low of $7.50 for the same period. A Backdoor Way To Profit From Today’s Crypto Bull Market Even if you’re not actively in crypto, you deserve to know what’s actually going on... Because while leading assets such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are climbing in value, a select group of public “crypto stocks” are surging right along with them. More importantly, these stocks are outpacing the returns these leading crypto assets aren already producing. Click here to get the full story… along with our long list of backdoor Bitcoin strategies. It’s free. . Get the hottest stocks to trade every day before the market opens 100% free. Click here now. Currently trading at $3.98, the stock is -3.78% and 10.37% above its SMA20 and SMA50 respectively. However, with a daily trading volume of 2.13 million and changing 0.51% at the moment leaves the stock 91.44% off its SMA200. PPSI registered 70.82% gain for a year compared to 6-month gain of 186.33%. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average (SMA 50) of $4.0602 and a 200-day simple moving average (SMA200) of $2.4799. The stock witnessed a 12.52% loss in the last 1 month and extending the period to 3 months gives it a 153.50%, and is -5.46% down over the last 5 days. If we measure the stock’s price variations over the week and the month, we find that the volatility rates stand at 6.18% over the week and 11.31% over the month. Pioneer Power Solutions Inc. (PPSI) has around 95 employees, a market worth around $35.18M and $20.80M in sales. Profit margin for the company is -59.20%. Distance from 52-week low is 342.17% and -57.79% from its 52-week high. The company has generated returns on investments over the last 12 months (-49.30%). Pioneer Power Solutions Inc. (PPSI) Analyst Forecasts Analyst recommendations provided by FactSet shows that the consensus forecast for Pioneer Power Solutions Inc. (PPSI) is a “Buy”. 1 analysts offering their recommendations for the stock, where 0 rate it as a Hold and 0 think it is a “Overweight”. 1 of the analysts rate the stock as a “Buy”. 0 analysts have rated the stock as a Sell or Underperform. Pioneer Power Solutions Inc. is expected to release its quarterly report on 05/11/2021 and quarterly earnings per share for the current quarter are estimated at $0 with sales reaching $29M over the same period.The EPS is expected to shrink by -29.30% this year, but quarterly earnings will post 6.20% year-over-year. Quarterly sales are estimated to grow 23.50% in year-over-year returns. Pioneer Power Solutions Inc. (PPSI) Top Institutional Holders 16 institutions hold shares in Pioneer Power Solutions Inc. (PPSI), with 5.72M shares held by insiders accounting for 65.56% while institutional investors hold 30.40% of the company’s shares. The shares outstanding are 8.73M, and float is at 3.01M with Short Float at 14.15%. Institutions hold 10.47% of the Float. The top institutional shareholder in the company is Kennedy Capital Management, Inc. with over 0.61 million shares valued at $0.94 million. The investor’s holdings represent 7.01% of the PPSI Shares outstanding. As of Sep 29, 2020, the second largest holder is Blackrock Inc. with 41450.0 shares valued at $63833.0 to account for 0.48% of the shares outstanding. The other top investors are Jane Street Group, LLC which holds 41333.0 shares representing 0.47% and valued at over $63652.0, while Credit Suisse Ag/ holds 0.33% of the shares totaling 28551.0 with a market value of $43968.0. Pioneer Power Solutions Inc. (PPSI) Insider Activity The most recent transaction is an insider purchase by MAZUREK NATHAN, the company’s Chief Executive Officer. SEC filings show that MAZUREK NATHAN bought 1,000 shares of the company’s common stock on Aug 24 at a price of $1.40 per share for a total of $1395.0. Following the purchase, the insider now owns 31000.0 shares. Pioneer Power Solutions Inc. disclosed in a document filed with the SEC on Aug 20 that MAZUREK NATHAN (Chief Executive Officer) bought a total of 1,000 shares of the company’s common stock. The trade occurred on Aug 20 and was made at $1.47 per share for $1470.0. Following the transaction, the insider now directly holds 30000.0 shares of the PPSI stock. Still, SEC filings show that on Jun 18, MAZUREK NATHAN (Chief Executive Officer) acquired 4,000 shares at an average price of $1.35 for $5380.0. The insider now directly holds 29,000 shares of Pioneer Power Solutions Inc. (PPSI). Pioneer Power Solutions Inc. (PPSI): Who are the competitors? The company’s main competitors (and peers) include Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) that is trading 3.00% up over the past 12 months. General Electric Company (GE) is -11.29% down on the 1-year trading charts. Short interest in the company’s stock has risen 83.13% from the last report on Nov 12, 2020 to stand at a total of 71720.0 short shares sold with a short interest ratio of 0.06. NASDAQ:PPSI Pioneer Power Solutions Inc. PPSI PPSI stock Previous articleHere is a breakdown of major shareholders in Crown Castle International Corp. 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__label__cc	0.64008	0.35992	Access Document Using an electronic device in the waiting room for patient engagement with a musculoskeletal patient registry: a mixed methods study The purpose of this study was to explore whether patients with musculoskeletal conditions would agree to use digital technologies to learn about research registries and make a decision about signing up whilst in the clinic waiting room. Patients were recruited from four hospital clinics across Oxfordshire. We used an explanatory mixed methods design with two sequential phases comprising an exploratory, cross-sectional questionnaire (n = 84), ... Expand abstract Collapse abstract Publication status: Peer review status: Email this record Send the bibliographic details of this record to your email address. Please enter the email address that the record information will be sent to. Coathup, V., Finlay, T. M. D., Teare, H. J. A., Kaye, J., South, M., Watt, F. E., & Luqmani, R. (2018). 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__label__wiki	0.931564	0.931564	OSUIT Students Show Support for Okmulgee with Day of Caring Eric Covey While most students are occupied with adjusting to a new semester and campus life at OSU Institute of Technology, a dozen students chose to take time from their schedules and provide community service for Okmulgee residents. United Way’s Day of Caring is a nationally recognized event that celebrates volunteerism by bringing together teams and organizations to assist with projects that specifically provide a positive impact to the nonprofit community. Students gathered at the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter Thrift Store, located in historic downtown Okmulgee, and repainted the exterior wall, giving a much-needed fresh look to the building. Hailey Eatherly, a culinary student at OSUIT and member of the Future Chefs Association, is from Okmulgee and said she was blessed to be able to provide service to her hometown. “Anything I can do to help highlight this town and improve it for the betterment of the community,” said Eatherly. “Having grown up in the housing addition across the street from OSUIT, I idolized this campus and feel proud to now be a student of this facility. Getting to represent OSUIT was very important to me.” Brenda Brewer, executive director of the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter, organized the event and praised the younger generations represented for their selflessness. “We hear so much negativity when it comes to younger generations,” said Brewer. “But right here, it shows we are doing something right. These students didn’t have to come out here in the heat.” “They are all so polite and willing to help, “she added, “This is a great group of kids.” Brewer said that when the former thrift store was destroyed by fire a few years ago, it took some time to relocate. Now located at 222 E. 6th St., the former site of a popular furniture store, they are now open and running efficiently. “I cannot express enough of the gratitude that this community comes together to help each other,” said Brewer. Jess Winstead, also an OSUIT culinary student and member of FCA said her inspiration for community service came from her mother. “Back home my mother helped out the Dallas Street Choir,” she said. “It was a choir for homeless people that loved to sing and just wanted to be a part of something. She has always helped others and when Chef Becca Johnston said they still needed volunteers I raised my hand without hesitation.” Winstead said after the project was completed at the thrift store, she immediately went back to campus and signed up for FCA. “Knowing that there are future opportunities like this, it will also help me with my career path,” said Winstead. Give to OSUIT Oklahoma's Only University of Applied Technology Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is a recognized leader in applied technology education and is known for world-class teaching facilities, partnerships with industry, and a nearly 100 percent career placement rate. Main Campus: 1801 E 4th Street information@okstate.edu Stillwater \| Tulsa \| Oklahoma City Accessibility \| Safety \| Legal & Trademarks \| HEA Student Consumer \| Ethics Point \| Student Training \| Jobs \| Privacy Policy © - Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology \| All Rights Reserved	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1074
__label__cc	0.532315	0.467685	Slumming: Sexual And Social Politics In Victorian London Author: Seth Koven Used - Sold Out New - $50.42 USD In the 1880s, fashionable Londoners left their elegant homes and clubs in Mayfair and Belgravia and crowded into omnibuses bound for midnight tours of the slums of East London. A new word burst into popular usage to describe these descents into the precincts of poverty to see how the poor lived: slumming. In this captivating book, Seth Koven paints a vivid portrait of the practitioners of slumming and their world: who they were, why they went, what they claimed to have found, how it changed them, and how slumming, in turn, powerfully shaped both Victorian and twentieth-century understandings of poverty and social welfare, gender relations, and sexuality. The slums of late-Victorian London became synonymous with all that was wrong with industrial capitalist society. But for philanthropic men and women eager to free themselves from the starched conventions of bourgeois respectability and domesticity, slums were also places of personal liberation and experimentation. Slumming allowed them to act on their irresistible "attraction of repulsion" for the poor and permitted them, with society's approval, to get dirty and express their own "dirty" desires for intimacy with slum dwellers and, sometimes, with one another. Slumming elucidates the histories of a wide range of preoccupations about poverty and urban life, altruism and sexuality that remain central in Anglo-American culture, including the ethics of undercover investigative reporting, the connections between cross-class sympathy and same-sex desire, and the intermingling of the wish to rescue the poor with the impulse to eroticize and sexually exploit them. By revealing the extent to which politics and erotics, social and sexual categories overflowed their boundaries and transformed one another, Koven recaptures the ethical dilemmas that men and women confronted--and continue to confront--in trying to "love thy neighbor as thyself." The Norton Introduction To Literature (Shorter Twelfth Edition) Algebra: Structure And Method, Book 1 Big Ideas Math Algebra 1: Common Core Student Edition 2015	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1078
__label__wiki	0.873184	0.873184	Tales Of Hans Christian Andersen: Candlewick Illustrated Classic (Candlewick Illustrated Classics) Author: Hans Christian Andersen Candlewick Illustrated Classics are collectible editions that bring treasured stories to life with lavish full-color illustrations and elegant French flaps. This superb collection of thirteen Andersen tales includes "The Princess and the Pea," "Thumbelina," "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Little Mermaid," "The Ugly Duckling," and "The Snow Queen." Naomi Lewis' translations brilliantly capture Andersen's irresistible humor and conversational tone, and a whole host of memorable characters are brought to life in Joel Stewart's fresh and whimsical illustrations. Mr. Lincoln'S Drummer Spectrum Enrichment Math, Grade 6 Minecraft: The Complete Handbook Collection The Complete Wreck (A Series Of Unfortunate Events, Books 1-13)	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1079
__label__wiki	0.60017	0.60017	My Football Writer My Football Writer Norwich City news… comment… analysis Norwich City – news, comment and analysis The Good, the Bard and the Ugly. Or, Hamlet’s dilemma with a football fans’ forum 15th March 2018 By Stewart Lewis 13 Comments In case you missed the news, it’s Shakespeare Week. An idea that would have amused the Bard no end, I suspect. In a way, it’s surprising the authorities are so keen for us to study Shakespeare. His most famous plays involve witchcraft and bumping off the royal family (Macbeth), gang warfare and underage sex (Romeo & Juliet), and various gullible, unsuitable or downright nasty monarchs (King Lear, Richard III et al). Then there’s Hamlet: a play so bloody that barely a significant character survives to the end. Midsomer Murders, eat your heart out (as it were). The mayhem results from Hamlet’s pivotal decision. He has reason to believe his father has been murdered and usurped by his uncle. Should he let it go, or fight back? His choice to fight is admirable (nobler in the mind, for sure) but sets off a terrible sequence of events. On the most minor of scales – I know it’s a stretch, but bear with me – I have my Hamlet moment here. It’s the nature of football fans to be argumentative. I’m told that in Liverpool’s heyday when they dominated Europe, the local paper was filled with letters castigating the manager’s team selection, signings and tactics. With exceptions you could count on one hand, fans of every club in the land are currently arguing about their team’s direction. As Ed Couzens-Lake so eloquently described it here a few days ago, the football world is full of discontent and division. It’s natural, of course, for there to be special disquiet around Norwich. Two years ago we were in the Premier League. Better decisions might have kept us there; be that as it may, we went down and – worse – failed to get back with a strong and highly paid squad. As a result, we’ve gone from being financially healthy to requiring creative skills. There are many shades of opinion about where we now stand, but essentially two camps. I’m in the one that says you have to play the ball where it lies, Stuart Webber and Daniel Farke represent our best chance to rebuild, and they should be supported with time and money (including ours). In other words, the patience and transition camp. Others take a different view. So: should I come out with all guns blazing (in the words of the famous mixed metaphor, take arms against a sea of troubles), not giving an inch to the other side, or let it go? Or perhaps something in the middle. Two reasons not to come out with all guns blazing. First – though some of my Twitter correspondents might disagree – I don’t seek confrontation. I’d much rather find common ground and build from there. Second, of course, this isn’t like Hamlet. In that case, there was clear-cut right and wrong. Our case is more typical: though it’s comforting to imagine all the arguments are on one side, it’s patently not true. Those who’ve argued against me on this site not only have some justified points, they also garner a lot of likes. Though I’ve been accused of it, it’s neither my place nor inclination to tell fellow fans their opinions are wrong. One thing I will do, as I’d expect others to do to me. Factual error and misrepresentation should be called out; no compromise. Beyond that, we have different but valid views. When the Impatients – if I may call them that – say that City have failed all season to create chances, they’re right. We’re on course to concede 20 fewer goals than last season, a clear step forward despite a lower wage bill – but we’re also on course to be among the lowest scorers in the Championship. That’s got to change, and Farke hasn’t yet shown us he knows how. While we’ve been pretty good – sometimes outstanding – away from Carrow Road, our home record remains cause for alarm. Again, we wait for evidence of change (I’d suggest that Hernandez might be part of the solution, but it’s early days). While acknowledging those points, it seems to me we have to take into account the scale of change we instituted a year ago. And the positives, including the ability of Webber and Farke to unearth bargains such Zimmermann and Trybull. All in all, it inclines me to argue for giving Webber and his chosen Head Coach more time. In the big scheme of things, I can’t feel our record of eight seasons in the Premier League (including four of the past eight years) is too terrible. What grates is that we failed to sustain the foothold we achieved in 2011-13. Serious mistakes were made – most by people no longer at the club, but some involving people still there. Stuart Webber and Daniel Farke were of course not part of the mistakes. It’s only opinion, of course, but I believe our Premier League money would have been better overseen by Stuart. If we think that may be true, we should surely want him to be backed as far as possible now. Is that a strong opinion of mine? Yes. Do I think I have a monopoly on rightful thinking and judgement? Absolutely not. Opinion among the writers of this site is much more diverse than a year ago. It might make for a lively end-of-season meal, but I’m happy about it. We’re privileged that Gary allows us these soliloquys. And I’m happy to acknowledge that a good number of the other writers’ are better than mine. Filed Under: Column, Stewart Lewis BecclesBoy says Great article Stewart. I disagree with you on many (most?) of your opinions but enjoy reading “the other side” as it were. What I do agree with is backing Webber, who wasn’t responsible for “pissing the money up the wall”, however the Head Honcho is still there overseeing every penny spent at NCFC. Just as she did through all the Prem years Stewart Lewis says Fair enough! Though she’s often deferred to others’ judgement, Delia has overseen all these decisions. Some very good, some very bad, a lot in between. I’m glad she was persuaded to take the plunge a year ago with the new structure and bringing in Stuart Webber – though of course time will tell. martin penney says Wow, I enjoyed reading that, Stewart. I haven’t touched anything even vaguely Shakespearian since my A-levels in 1974-ish. Henry IV part II as I remember, complete with Falstaff and all his dodgy mates such as Pistol. It’s not for me, that Shakespeare stuff. Too many in-jokes from that Sixteenth Century time in the body text that our exasperated sixth-form teacher struggled to explain to us Led Zeppelin obsessed teenagers. Give me Chaucer any day – just a personal preference. One phrase Geoffrey would have been familiar with would have been “pi$$ing it up the wall”. And oh boy how we’re paying for it now. A truly fantastic read. Alex B says Very good article Stewart. There is a lot of common sense in it but I am of the view that enough is enough. After Delia and hubby’s article stating that the club is not for sale and they are not looking for investment, and lastly their nephew is going to take over with a trust fund controlling the 51% ownership, then the club will continue to fail. No matter where it comes from, investment is the lifeblood of any business and City are a business. Bad decisions have resulted in managers being sacked and, as you say, she defers to others judgement on the club. I would hazard a guess that they don’t in their other businesses. I would guess that most decisions would fall into the realm of, can we guess what she really would like? As I and a few others have said on this and other sites, everything has an end date and the Smiths have long ago reached theirs. It is time to sell up, put the money into a trust for the nephew and sit back in rural Suffolk. Not one supporter wants to see her legacy at the club being soured like the South/Chase and Jones eras or the worsening of feelings towards the family. Living in Blackpool for the last 40 years, I have watched the happening at the club hereand how nasty it has gotten towards the Oystons. They had the self-financing model and stopped investing, supporters stopped buying STs and merchandise, boycotted games, caused games to be abandoned. Then look at WHU violence towards the board at games. City supporters I hope never get to that stage or as it did before Chase left – lets find a happy ending to the Smiths reign. It has had its good, its bad, but we don’t want the ugly. Understand all that. By “deferring to others’ judgement” I meant that when our Board hires people in key positions, it lets them get on with the job. Hence why David McNally could get a grip on the club’s operations and replace Gunn with Lambert. It’s also why our managers have been able to decide their signings (good and bad). Clearly, the appointment of Moxey was a mistake, and giving him power made it worse. It’s also why the job appealed to Stuart Webber – let’s hope that in this case, the freedom to operate brings dividends. My understanding is that Delia & Michael aren’t as closed to investment as the Times interview suggested. But of course they should speak for themselves. I have to smile because again I disagree with you. My understanding from someone close to D&M, and other people who speak to them regularly is that they have no intention of accepting any investment. Even if it means they stay in charge……. Steve Cook says Enjoyable read Stew… a literary olive branch! Your comment that Delia and Michael aren’t closed to investment is an interesting one. My perception of our owners (and it’s only that) is that they are simply not prepared to relinquish control. Would they like a fresh injection of cash? Yes. Would they accept it, if it meant taking on a lesser role or having a diminished say in what happens? No. The bond issue may – or may not – support that view. I don’t subscribe to the idea that people who invest in football clubs do so to make a return on their money. There are far better and less risky ways to do that. So in reality, the chances of finding a ‘sleeping partner’; one who stumps up large sums of cash and then takes a back seat, are next to zero. It leaves us looking for another Foulger or the Turners. People who have enough money to buy a seat at the table without changing the ‘power base’. They are few and far between and won’t bring about the change that many of the fans are increasingly desperate for. One final point. I work for a large company, in a senior management position. I am accountable for the performance of those who report through to me and the results of my business unit. In the case of City, as with every other business, the buck stops at those in charge, whether they choose to be directive and hands on or whether they give a free rein to those who they employ. I agree that Webber, Stone and Farke are blameless for the mistakes of the past. The same cannot be said for those on the Board. A lot of fair comments there, Steve. Good stuff Alex. I don’t want the Smiths to get what Robert Chase got either. They truly do not deserve that kind of treatment although I feel it is coming their way if they continue to remain intransigent. I’m probably heavily personally responsible for Stewart’s most justified comment relating to “diversity” in the writing herein during the past 12 months of this site. But what a wonderful platform MFW is when we are all allowed to express our feelings, views and considerations without fear of recrimination. Readers and writers alike. Long may that continue. Well said Martin; by far the best and most constructive/debating site regarding our beloved club. O T B C canarylad says Good read. enjoyed mulling over what was said. Without adding how Delia saved the club, true she may well have but goodness sake that was years ago , the world society and football is a totally different ball game. Back when we entered the Premiership in its first walking steps, we coped and could have had it stayed that way. But allowing the mega bucks of the media first and then massive investment from overseas, has in many eyes ruined the English game and not just at the top level but all the way down to L2. I have no personal axe to grind with Delia and Michael or Mr Foulger for that matter, they like anyone else are human and open to make errors and mistakes. But when the same type or similar mistakes are being made again and again. The patience and feeling of love disappears, and what are you left with ? Anger and Frustration leads to apathy, even the banging of the drum to highlight views, becomes a seemingly pointless exercise, What is left surrender a season ticket, I took this route as the passion waned and the feelings of as a supporter you matter very little, as TV money generates more than my gate money. They are the only people who can make the decision of how the clubs future goes , only them who makes the decision to not sell or seek investment, and then hand this over to a family member , who again has no more knowledge of football than I do, and I first walked into Carrow Road a a wide eyed excited child of 10. That does not fill me with any hope what so ever that nephew Thomas will be any different, with Aunty and Uncle still in the background as some form of Honorary position is drawn up ( I know guessing but does seem plausible) Daniel Farke only said in an interview with german media that “Delia does not not pump absurd sums of money into it, as Arab or Chinese investor would” but is what is needed .. Without wanting to appear degrading to the majority shareholders, but in today’s modern world of football they are small fry. They are incapable of investing the sums of money required to take this club any further forward. They can’t or won’t chuck in what is a small amount in today’s football world of £3.5 million to upgrade an Academy that their shareholding owns. The money that was only seen in the premiership has dropped down to the Championship, along with the realisation that it is needed to move forward to the even bigger carrot of the premiership. It seems a fruitless and very much a head in the sand view that we can be a self funding club. for that to be a success, ask vast amounts of it’s supporters to put up perhaps a lower standard and with any talent sold season after season. That to me is taking the club back to the time she entered the board as majority shareholder . In my view she has taken the club full circle , with some bloody good times included as well as the bad. but still we have gone round with the very same mistakes and mismanagement Chase sold all the player’s and purchased the land around the club which has now been sold off to others to profit on so what goes around so they say comes around. The club was deep in trouble when Chase and Jones sold out hopefully we are not in that amount of trouble or near it again. If as Stewart alludes to above that the Smiths might gave a change of mind and welcome some investment surely it is time to speakout. The so called rumored clauses might put the majority of investers off and I think that if they could have been met they would have been some news of it in the EDP or Daily Mail. 1) must be a city supporter 2) live in Norfolk/East Anglia To me if they could be met it would be the icing on Delias cake No other club put clauses I would presume to put investers off So lets find a football oving Chinese Take Away owner from Shangai or some Russian Oligarch that wants to get his money out of russia before Putin takes it back thats if May doesn’t block investment from them. Leave a Reply to Alex B Cancel reply FIND MY FOOTBALL WRITER ON Norwich City News 24/7 @NorwichCityMFW latest Tweets by @NorwichCityMFW #NCFC LATEST Jack_Lcfc_9@JackLcfc9· Sheffield united- Sander Berge West Brom- Matheus Pereira Brentford- Ivan Toney Norwich- Emi Buendia #lcfc #ncfc #sufc #brentfordfc #wba Visual Form Guides@VisualFormGuide· #NCFC slow away. Finish well. 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__label__wiki	0.513358	0.513358	Home Business ATR users enthusiastic about new functions ATR users enthusiastic about new functions Jul 22. 2016 Following delivery of Red Label 1, which includes about half of the Standard 3 avionics functions for the ATR-600, the planemaker’s teams have been flight testing these functions, and their feedback has been very positive. Red Label 1 included four major functions: the Synthetic Vision System (SVS), which overlays synthetic terrain data on the Primary Flight Display (PFD); the temporary flight plan, which is displayed alongside the current flight plan; an Inertial Reference System (IRS); and various functional improvements to the automatic pilot, such as Enhanced LOC Capture. The SVS function uses terrain databases generated by Thales to improve pilots' awareness of the environment outside the aircraft. When flying under IMC (Instrument Meteorological Conditions), the 3D representation of the terrain displayed behind the flight control information provides the crew with additional information about the external environment, such as landscape, runway, obstacles, rivers, etc. The temporary flight plan function shows an alternative flight plan, which the pilot can review at any time before confirming a trajectory. The Inertial Reference System provides high-integrity position data, operating in conjunction with the two existing attitude control units. A major enhancement to the ATR Enhanced LOC Capture makes it easier for the pilot to align the aircraft with the runway axis even at near-maximum airspeeds and intercept angles. Other improvements have been made to the automatic pilot system. The low-speed protection function, for example, alerts the pilot if necessary and corrects the aircraft’s attitude to keep it within its flight envelope. “ATR test pilots worked with design office staff to pre-approve these functions on our integration benches,” says Denis Ricaud, project design authority at the Thales avionics business’s systems competence centre. “Their feedback was very positive, particularly for the Enhanced LOC Capture function, which makes it possible to capture the runway axis late in the approach and at high airspeeds and large intercept angles. Initial feedback on the SVS function from Air New Zealand and other operators has also been very encouraging.” Find us on Twitter @ThalesAerospace, on our official Youtube channel Onboard TV and on LinkedIn Thales Aerospace. #ATR #Synthetic Vision System #technology #thales Business Oct 23. 2019 Thales to supply flight controls for Gulfstream G700 Thales announces that it will supply flight control computers for the new Gulfstream G700 aircraft. This selection by Gulfstream acknowledges the superior... Focus May 17. 2019 Is IoT suitable to link navigation aids to AIM? IoT is now everywhere around us. Indeed Internet of Things allows connectivity between physical devices and everyday objects such as connected watches.... Business Mar 27. 2019 What is the impact of Big Data on the aeronautical industry? In the digital age, beyond providing us with information, data is valuable and can be very profitable when used analytically: all about Big Data analytics or... © THALES 2020 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1090
__label__cc	0.746649	0.253351	Last edited by Takinos 2 edition of whole person in a broken world found in the catalog. whole person in a broken world by Paul Tournier Published 1964 by Harper & Row in London . Psychology, Religious Statement by Paul Tournier ; translated by John and Helen Doberstein. LC Classifications BL53 T643 A Whole New World of Books, Berlin (Berlin, Germany). 1, likes. * My thoughts are stars I cannot fathom into constellations ~ John GreenFollowers: K. Jul 26, · A Whole New World is a re-telling of the classic Disney movie Aladdin, but with a twist. This book explores what would have happened if Jafar was the first to get his hands on the magic lamp. The people of Agrabah must band together to overthrow their new, cruel sultan/5. Amazing Stories from Around the Globe. What a World: Reading includes. Pre-reading questions and activities to ensure readers are highly engaged; each unit opens with a thought-provoking question that is answered in the reading. 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In THE WHOLE PERSON IN A BROKEN WORLD the internationally renowned Swiss physician and 5/5(8). It is amazing how up to date this book is. Tournier presents a wealth of information on becoming a whole person in a broken world. This book has helped me write class material for church Bible classes.5/5(8). The Whole Person in a Broken World book. Read 3 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Quotes from The Whole Person “I have treated many artists. There are among them many neurotics, so many that one finally comes to believe that one cannot be an artist without being neurotic/5. Nov 17, · The Whole Person in a Broken World also had a diagnosis (the separation of the spiritual and the temporal) and a prescription (the re-integration of the gospel into real-life problems rather than being stuck in the pews). He begins with an interesting analogy of the world as a person. As such, the world have gone through several stages. Note: Citations are based on reference standards. 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__label__cc	0.74461	0.25539	Will YOU let the Right Wing Fight Harder than America’s Majority for SCOTUS ? Posted on September 3, 2018 September 3, 2018 by Melanie Nathan “As we fight for the soul of this country, we must save its heartbeat – SCOTUS! Read this important piece and please follow up. If you do nothing this week that is proactive, then you are complicit in the silence that is destroying America. Because without ALL our voices, yes the majority, we are as good as silent! Melanie Nathan, African HRC. Tomorrow starts one of the most critical days in America’s history as we fight to keep Brett Kavanaugh off the SCOTUS bench. If you do not yet know the stakes, check out the websites of NAACP, Planned Parenthood, Sierra Club and many organizations all concerned, and you will see the heart and soul of America is at stake. Goodness knows how I got to be on the right wingers press promo list – but I am! And right now am receiving a barrage of pushes by them, to interview people who are pro-Kavanaugh. The right wing is proudly pushing, yet in a tacit fashion, for fear that anything that seems like a pre-decision on abortion would work against their candidate. They want you to know that he will be there to reverse Roe v Wade. Yet cannot actually say it in actual words. So I am publishing here, for your edification, the verbiage being used to promote the Brett Kavanaugh as the perfect Judge while we know the true evil intent of the Kavanaugh nomination; “Hi Melanie – Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings begin TOMORROW — on Tuesday, September 4. The possibility he could vote to overturn Roe v. Wade will be a top line of questioning when Kavanaugh appears before the U.S. Senate panel. The stakes are high in the Senate battle over Kavanaugh because, if confirmed, he could provide a decisive fifth vote on the nine-justice court to overturn or weaken Roe v. Wade. Doing that would likely prompt many conservative-leaning states to take steps to outlaw abortion altogether. In the run-up to the Kavanaugh hearings, abortion rights groups have held rallies nationwide, while opponents of Roe v. Wade are optimistic that Kavanaugh will be on their side. ” Among the opponents of Roe v. Wade is Americans United for Life (AUL), the first and most influential pro-life legal advocacy group in the country. AUL’s legal strategists have been involved in every pro-life case before the U.S. Supreme Court since Roe v. Wade. Most recently, AUL’s legal team filed an amici curiae (“friend of the court”) brief in NIFLA v. Becerra on behalf of leading pro-life medical groups. They go on to say: AUL President Catherine Glenn Foster is available for interviews from Washington, D.C. Please see a clip of her discussing Kennedy’s retirement and the future of Roe with Dana Perino in July here: Americans United for Life: Time to revisit Roe v. Wade and here in June on HLN with Carol Costello: What is the future for Roe v. Wade? Additionally, when Kavanaugh became President Trump’s official nominee, AUL launched the column: The Daily Kavanaugh. ….yup….S C A R Y E V I L S H I T !!!! I am also publishing here the right winger Catherine Foster talking points on Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing, taken from a letter AUL sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee, SO THAT WE THE LEFT CAN SEE WHAT WE ARE CONTENDING WITH: We strongly support Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. AUL is the oldest national pro-life non-profit advocacy organization. Founded in 1971, two years before the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade, AUL has worked for more than 45 years toward comprehensive legal protection for human life from conception to natural death, and AUL’s attorneys have appeared before the Supreme Court and many other federal courts defending the right to life. The role of the Supreme Court is unique in American jurisprudence. It was established, not as a designer or originator of law, but as an interpreter of law with such interpretation grounded in the source of American law – the Constitution. Though all are vested with a responsibility to understand and apply the Constitution, no other branch of American government is endowed with such authority over the application of its text. Nor does the Supreme Court hold the legislative or executive authority granted to the other branches. Given the prescribed role of the Court, it is essential that Justices hold preeminent the governance of the Constitution over not solely the law and questions presented before it, but over the institution of the Court and over themselves – that the law prevails and personal ideology is circumscribed by jurisprudence. Judge Kavanaugh is such a judge. His highest loyalty is to the meaning of the Constitution as it was originally written, not his own personal views of what it should mean. Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination is favored by the pro-life movement, not because we believe he will necessarily overturn Roe v. Wade – that would be results-driven judicial activism – but because his judicial philosophy is in stark contrast to the results-driven judicial activism that gave us Roe. The hearings on Judge Kavanaugh should be thorough, yet succinct. We believe they will show Judge Kavanaugh to be a thoughtful, articulate judge with the character necessary for the Supreme Court. We urge that his nomination be approved by the Judiciary Committee and brought before the full Senate for a vote. And after you have read this, I am urging you all, my friends and colleagues, to contact your Senators and go at this like you have never done before. Not once, not twice, but a multitude of times. Tweet them, crash Facebook, Instagram. E-mails, Phone calls – do not let up!!! #SaveSCOTUS #StopKavanaugh 1- Call your U.S. senators. Urge them to stop Trump’s nomination in its tracks. Call them at 202-224-3121. 2- Tweet and post on Facebook. We all know Trump loves to tweet. Let’s make sure he hears our resistance by using the hashtags #SaveSCOTUS and #StopKavanaugh. Same with Facebook. Let’s get #SaveSCOTUS and #StopKavanaugh trending so Trump and his advisors know just how big a mistake they’re making. 3- Find a #saveSCOTUS event near you. Dozens of organizations are coming together for a Supreme Court week of action. 4- Join the #Resist movement and watch what they suggest. 5- Help us fight back against the Trump administration. We’re fighting back to stop the efforts of Trump and his nominees to derail everything we’ve achieved. 6- Add your name and commit to fighting for nominees who uphold the Constitution, keep faith with the letter and spirit of the nation’s core laws, and support justice for all Americans. AND while we are doing all this do not forget to show your outrage that Donald Trump’s White House REFUSES to release all the Kavanaugh Documents. Senator Dianne Feinstein has been particularly adamant in pursuing this call for the documents to the White House. Please ensure you add her name to your tweets. @SenFeinstein … Even more recent troubling information has come to light regarding Kavanaugh’s record on affirmative action, disability rights, and presidential power. No wonder Republicans partisans are are trying to hid his records as a political operative. https://www.istandwithpp.org/dear-senators Ahead of the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, many additional civil and human rights groups have joined The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights’ letter in opposition to this controversial nominee. The coalition’s opposition letter to Kavanaugh has garnered more than 180 signatories. Since the coalition’s July 17 letter of opposition, additional troubling information has come to light regarding Kavanaugh’s record on affirmative action, disability rights, and presidential power. The updated letter highlights these threats, as well as the unprecedented process that partisans are using to hide his record as a political operative. “The fact that President Trump is now an unindicted co-conspirator to federal crimes committed to influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election calls into question the legitimacy of his nomination of Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court,” the groups write. The letter can be read in its entirety here. #SaveSCOTUS #StopKavanaugh Emergency Fund: GO FUND ME. 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__label__cc	0.651983	0.348017	Crysis 2 Confirmed For Consoles June 1, 2009 Ben-Dutka — 41 Comments There was much talk about Crysis possibly coming to consoles, but you needn't worry about that any longer. According to GameZine , Crysis 2 has been confirmed for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. It will be the very first game built utilizing the CryENGINE 3 and EA is set to publish the promising title. You may remember that Crytek recently picked up the struggling developer Free Radical (responsible for the likes of Haze and the TimeSplitters series), so perhaps that was a small indication of the studio's desire to include consoles in their future projects. Said Cevat Yerli, Crytek CEO: "The development of Crysis 2 marks a major stepping stone for our studio. This is not only the next game in the Crysis franchise, it’s the first title we are developing for consoles and the first title being built on CryENGINE 3. We are excited to have the support of EA Partners again as we work together to make the launch of Crysis 2 a huge event." At this point, we're starting to question the need for PC gaming any longer. Don't take that too seriously, PC fans, we're just acknowledging the drastic shift in the gaming industry in the past decade and at this point, very few games left are "better" on the PC platform. How will Crysis 2 look and play on consoles? We're willing to bet…every bit as good as it looks and plays on the PC. Related Game(s): Crysis 2 Saw this the other day on Kotaku, really interesting….hope this one has a better story, had great gameplay and graphx of course.. They should keep this thing on PC "It'll look better there anyway" Personally I hope it does badly on consoles. We have too many damn FPSs. bxshotboi its true that we have too many shooters out and i would rather there be a nice stream of rpg's headed towards the ps3 but hey as long as its a fun game Indeed, although it will be interesting to see how this stacks up against Gears and KZ2 on the consoles. Well, I can't say I'm terribly excited about it either, but saying "They should keep this thing on PC" seems a bit harsh. I agree that there are too many FPS games these days. I probably won't buy this, but there's nothing wrong with having a choice. Geobaldi I agree it should stay on PCs as well. Even though consoles are getting it, it will still look far and away better on a PC. Mamills its gonna suck, again, as usual. sorry the 1st crysis was horrible. some of the worst AI i have ever seen period. graphics were great, if u had a PC that could handle it. but other than that Crysis = Generic shooter. and it lost pc exclusitivity because it was the most pirated game on that platform. guess people were using it as a benchmark for their PC rig well im looking to play it although i havent played the first but wat the heck might as well give it a chance since many say crysis was awesome SarahPalinMILF As long as I get my Modern Warfare 2 fix it, I really don't care about any other FPS See it's stuff like this that makes me think the 360 is really powerful, and can pull off almost anything the PS3 can. Can it? Let's see KZ2 or Heavy Rain. The advantage PS3 has is not in the GPU it's in the CPU. While the developers are still working out how to best take advantage of the 6 available SPEs on the PS3, the programmers on the 360 are essentially able to only worry about their multi-threading across three identical CPUs. In absolute performance terms the CPU in the 360 can run 3 instruction streams (one of the cores in the triple code PCU in the 360 handles the resident OS and Hypervisor)at the same clock speed that the PS3 can run 7 instruction streams (one of the SPEs is reserved for the Sony OS, and a small proportion of the main CPU core runs the Hypervisor). Right now though, PS3 devs have been using about half of the available SPE computing 'power' that the PS3 has to offer because they are still learning what they are best suited for and how best to use them. Graphically the GPUs are very similar, but the CPU architecture is very different, and although the PS3 is harder to learn, it's ultimately a reqarding platform because of the extra return on investment of time and energy learning to use it. This advantage shows up in physics, and any time the developer is able to use the cell as part of the graphics engine. The Cell was partially at least optimized for graphics work – remember Sony's original design didn't have a honking big GPU, the Cell was doing the work. This year and next PS3 games make start to regularly exceed their 360 counter-parts. Ports and multi-plats will look similar, but exclusives will increasingly show what can really be done. vXn 360 cpu can work with 6 streams, so, please, RTFM. Alright, Xenon is a tri-core dual issue CPU. However…. The Xnenon is a tri core processor, each core is served by a single instruction and data bus. The cores are dual issue, but you know what, they still have a single bus and it's still a single processor core. Multi-issue, branch prediction, out of order execution (not present on the Xenon or Cell), all these things are techniques for maximizing the use of the Core's resources at a given time, after all if an instruction just branched and it'll take a dozen cycles to reload the pipe behind the branch, why not issue another instruction? that way the core isn't laying idle. Intel does it, AMD does it, the Cell BE does it, the cores on the 360's CPU do it, well they should they're lightly modified versions of the PPU core in the Cell BE. If you want to get technical and think in terms of threads, a 3 core dual issue CPU could have up to 6 concurrent threads apparently executing at once. Wanna count some more threads? Alright The Cell BE in the PS3 has a PowerPC core (the same one that IBM lightly redesigned for inclusion in the 360's CPU) and a minimum of 7 functional SPE cores. That makes a total of 8 cores, and guess what my friend, they are all dual issue. So while that mighty 360 is crunching on 6 threads at once, the Cell is kicking up to 16 threads at once. The SPEs are not simple math units by the way, they have all the instructions needed to be a general purpose unit, they are essentially very efficient RISC processors with heavily optimized floating point instructions. The SPEs have their own local memory (256KB) that is private to that core. All cores in the Cell are linked via an internal data bus called the EIB. EIB has a theoretical peak bandwidth of 96 bytes per clock cycle,m at 3.2GHz which is over 300GByts/second. The SPEs are configurable to run in series, in parallel, and the EIB allows data from one SPE to move to the next at the internal clock speed of the CPU. Xenon is a nice CPU, a triple core dual issue Power PC design running at 3.2GHz is nothing to be sniffed at, and the enhanced floating point units on each core sure help, but at the end of the day, you're comparing a device capable of handling 6 threads against a unit capable of handling 16, 14 of the 16 threads on the Cell are running on processor cores that are specifically optimized for floating point math, and are far more efficient than the FP units in Xenon. At the pure hardware level there really isn't a comparison here. What matters is the software, and it takes time to master a complex architecture, which PS3 certainly is. But it's also more powerful in raw computing terms. Happy to hear this. I wonder if they will release the first game as well. I agree with you on questioning the need of pc gaming…There have been changes I use to be PC/PS2 and now Im a dual console owner… Im still hoping Diablo 3 will at least come to the PS3. Last edited by bebestorm on 6/1/2009 10:35:28 PM Jian2069 Honestly, I thought the original was stupid. I was just in it for the graphics and physics… Keep this on PC where people can pirate it dude gota support publihsers Zemus101 I completely agree that we don't need PC gaming as much as we used to. I'm upgrading my damn RAM to 2gb just to play Sims3? I even had to install windows xp for it 😛 (Was using Ubuntu exclusively, and now both) The reason I say this is because I'm playing Sims3 right now, a day before it's release (with all intentions on buying the damned thing when I know I can run it fine) Maxis is telling people that this pirated version "isn't complete" that you get an extra city to live in if you buy the proper version… why not just release this game for ps3/360. That's like 50million units out there, at least… there, no more pirating problems. Just a lot of angry pc gamers >.> I'm probably not making sense, i'm just a little peeved that to play a new pc game (not even a graphic heavy one) i have to spend $100 in RAM (which I needed anyways I guess) oh well …there wasn't any ps3 games I wanted to spend that $100 on anyways, at least I didn't spend it on drugs or alcohol >.> Hmm, Won't need it, Killzone 3 will be coming around the same time I bet. yay. cuz i suck with mouse and keyboard Mouse and keyboard just suck. Before anyone just bashes me I'll try to explain. Didn't you like the controls in Killzone 2 because they were more realistic and "weighty" than typical FPS? Wasn't the point of that to give it more realism? If you were always a pinpoint shot there would be no realism because under REAL heavy fire a human does not behave precisely. Think about it people. Last edited by WorldEndsWithMe on 6/2/2009 5:21:24 AM Actually, we would be closer to PC gaming if mouse and keyboard was included in console based games; or at least included as an option. I don't see the sense in leaving it out when it would be so easy to implement… if people have the peripherals; let us use them! I think KZ2 would be wonderful with a mouse and keyboard control system… so much more accurate. Unfortunately tis true that a fully specced PC will always look better than consoles… the ability to simply up the resolution is the biggy. The PS3 needed a more powerful GPU that was able to pump 1900x1080p with no sweat; and it needed at least 1 GIG of ram… that would have helped immensely… Last edited by Qubex on 6/2/2009 1:48:13 AM Would you wanna go toe to toe online when you like your DS3 and someone else likes their Mouse? Restricting the consoles from using mouse and keyboard is important to maintaining a level play field. Someone with great experience with PC FPS games, allowed to use a Keyboard and mouse will have an unacceptable advantage over your average console player. I think allowing mouse+KB support would hurt the online play for your average console owner. not true, whether you have a mouse and keyboard or a controller, the sensitivity settings are set in stone, so they would still work KB+Mouse that would be limited to the motion speed/accel of the analog sticks would be useless, and only elicit complaints of severe input lag. True this would keep it equal, but would be infuriating to use by anyone who is comfortable using KB+Mouse on any FPS PC games. It would be epic failure to do it that way, and would only harm the reputation of the brand that instituted such a system. daizycutter the gfx card alone just to play crysis on a decent system will cost much more than a ps3! Ummm. No it doesn't. Paid $80 for my 1gb GeForce card a few months back. And Crysis runs smoothly on it. Sorry Geobaldi, I call BS. Each of my video cards cost more than a PS3 (4870x2s) and until I added my second card, I couldn't run crysis smoothly at max settings at my native resolution of 1920×1080. Perhaps you could qualify your statement with your settings and resolutions. I could keep a silky smooth 60+ frames on crysis at 1280×720 and medium settings with one card. I would never claim I could run Crysis smoothly on that rig, as crysis is a killer app/benchmark game. Running a killer app/benchmark in hobbled limited settings is not the way to credibly boast about the capabilities of your rig. It is not fair to those looking to run a killer app like crysis to be tricked into thinking that a cheap upgrade will fulfill their needs. It also depends on your ram and processor. A video card on it's own is not going to do it by itself. I also have a quad core and 6gb of ram to go with it. No a relatively older system is not going to run it smoothly, unless it could be upgraded to more modern standards and even then you'd be lucky with that program. It runs smoothly at the same res you run it at but that's the highest my monitor will allow. I really need to get a new one 🙁 I understand that, my Processor is my current bottleneck and probably my next upgrade. (Phenom II 720 triple core OCed at 3.1) I am running 8gb of 1066 ram, on XP 64. I am pretty confident that my single video card was maxed out and not limited by the rest of my system, and that by adding the second card, I have found a bottleneck in my processor. Even though crysis is running on average about 55fps on my current system(1920×1080 max settings), I have been experiencing aggravating microstutter at times, an issue that I have diagnosed to be from the limitations of my processor, not from my videocards. I guess my point is, that a single 80 dollar upgrade alone probably won't play the game smoothly, unless installed in a fairly powerful (and pricey) rig to begin with. If they do right with the new game engine, the PS3 might be the cheapest price of admission for top notch Crysis action. I don't count the 360, as I am doubtful that crytek will be able to match the ps3 on the 360 given the chance to truly optimize the engine for each console. There is of course the chance that Crytek will be persuaded ($) to keep the systems graphically on par with each other. vicious54 The single $80 card CANNOT run the game on the highest settings EVER. I don't care what processor and memory you have in your system, that card will not run Crysis on high unless someone gave you a highend card for $80. Last edited by vicious54 on 6/2/2009 11:59:33 AM Just to add what you guys mentioned above… the PS3 GPU, while powerful, is still left wanting. Killzone 2 is an amazing game… beautiful textures, great modelling and full AA… but why not run it natively in 1080p as one could have done on a PC… simple memory and GPU card bandwidth. It just cannot do it from what I can tell. The CryEngine 3 will run at 720p and will probably not have the level of detail the PC version will have… a fact! dveisalive This is great finally I can play Crysis without the hassle of buying expensive upgrades to play it in higher resolutions. I think they should of focus more on PS3, cause I get a bad feeling that the PS3 version is going to suck for these are PC guys etc… Mainly 360 is nothing but a PC based console, This could be like Valve all over again. After this year I'm taking a break from shooters, I already have KZ2 then we got MAG and MW2 in novembro, I'm burnt out no more shooters for me for a long time I concur, minus MW2. I am so fricking done with COD clone games. Its the same reason I won't buy EA sports games anymore. they really do need less shooters man, MW2 and Mag are the next 2 im picking up. KillZone 2 is hollding me over right now, i need more variety in games. this is y i think Japanese developers need to stick to their roots. if they don't, hell everyone will be playing shooters. im sorry but most games made for western audiences are pretty retarded and straight forward, here shoot this.. and then make it look pretty. god, f*ck shooters just watch, wait for the day you see Square enix make a shooter. it'll be pretty boys shooting each other with gunblades, as they throw grenades that summon. LOL Wasn't Dirge of Cerberus a FPS? NM, it was a third person shooter. I admit I never played it, heh. Meh it'll end up getting torrentized spreading across the dark corners of internets. Crysis 2 is doomed I wasted a lot of money getting the 1st game to run on all the highest settings on my pc for just an OK game. The story was that of an original SciFi channel movie but the gameplay was fun. somethingrandom PC gaming is changing, not dying. The last game I bought for mine may have been Left 4 Dead (much better than 360 version). L4D is all about the online play, it doesn't have amazing graphics or anything, but it's wicked fun.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1122
__label__wiki	0.569715	0.569715	Uncharted 2 Dominates October, Brutal Legend Sells Well November 12, 2009 John-Shepard — 41 Comments In a month that saw the industry shrink by an overall percentage of 19%, Naughty Dog's Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is a very bright spot for Sony, which saw PS3 sales fall 35% in October after the September price cut sparked a sales surge. According to the official NPD numbers for last month, it didn't take long for the best-reviewed game of the year to crack the 1 million barrier. Uncharted 2 launched on October 13 so it took a little over two weeks for the game to crack Platinum status, as confirmed by Sony's senior vice-president of strategic business development, Phil Rosenberg. The numbers for the original Uncharted are pathetic in comparison but let's not forget that two years ago, the PS3 user base was much, much lower. Said Rosenberg: "Uncharted 2 has become the highest rated current exclusive action adventure game on any platform with a Metacritic score of 96. It's the second highest rated PS3 game ever. We've already sold over a million copies through last week in just a couple weeks on the market." And for all you metal fans out there, Tim Schafer and Double Fine's Brutal Legend managed to sell a very respectable 216,000 copies in the exact same time frame. Considering that it had to battle Uncharted 2 , that isn't a bad number and for once, Schafer may enjoy long-term financial success with Brutal Legend . But it's hardly surprising to learn that Uncharted 2 dominated last month even though we still think it should sell more…hopefully, it'll do well for the holidays. It's a can't-miss experience, plain and simple, and in our eyes, nothing touches it in 2009. Related Game(s): Uncharted 2: Among Thieves The Naughty Dog Team created a great masterpiece and deserve a well paid vacation.Now that that's out of the way I must say how disappointed I'm with the sales.Is incredible that MW2(no knock towards it)outsold U2 almost 3-1 in one day alone(PS3 version).Almost all of the exclusives for PS3 sell like bad manure(MGS4 is the only exception) while the other console's big exclusives sell like very addicting crack.Regardless I will always enjoy a great game even if it sells 5 copies. rant/? Karosso That has me worried more and more… Seems the PS3 exclusives can't sell decent numbers 🙁 Here is hopping GT5 opens the flood gates and sell like a gazillion copies in a few days. randomname HeXeN, exactly what I always thought. PS3 owners don't support their exclusives. 🙁 Fane1024 5 of the 10 top-selling PS3 games are exclusives (and 8 of 20 and 11 of 30). By contrast, only 4 of the top 10 360 games are exclusives (and 7 of 20 and 9 of 30). PS3 owners DO support exclusives. And the sales numbers for each are roughly comparable (per console sold). Last edited by Fane1024 on 11/14/2009 8:48:54 PM MyWorstNightmar I can't believe how few Uncharted 2 has sold. Ok, so it is not a total embarrassment by any means, and I am sure Naughty Dog has popped quite a few champagne bottles over the success they are having with this game. But I feel for Naughty Dog that they put out THE game experience of 2009, only to have MW2 come out with a 5 to 6 hour campaign, and sell 3.3 million on the PS3. OUCH!! I loved the first Uncharted, and from my experience with the first game it made getting the second game a must. That must be what has kept many from purchasing it, they never played the first, and don't have the attachment that I have to the character. I think many still want to buy the game, but they are going to wait until the price comes down. Or since the first Uncharted came down in price, maybe a lot will finally pickup that game, play it, then pickup number 2. Last edited by MyWorstNightmar on 11/12/2009 9:54:02 PM Before this goes any further, you just can't compare Uncharted 2 and Modern Warfare 2. The latter is a unique beast in the world of games. It just appeals to the widest possible demographic and online multiplayer is like a staple now. I think Uncharted 2 is a better game, certainly, and it should sell more on the PS3…but it won't. We just have to live with that. to_far_apart Couldn't have said it better myself Probably not a lot more, but I think the reason the PS3 slim sales slumped in October was that anyone who didn't jump up and buy one in September is waiting to get it for Christmas instead, and if they know anything about games Uncharted 2 will follow suit. Banky A Dutka has spoken! spiderboi And that's why UC2 will get my buck this weekend. Can't wait! Experienced the demo and enjoyed the multiplayer a lot! Just wondering, for the actual game does it take a long time to set up matches, or was that only in the demo? goodgamer wher ar the # at? ace_boon_coon it's at 1.5 million right now. i think that pretty good. and we still have the holiday rush to look forward to. Ever since the Slim came out, I noticed Uncharted 1 is still consistently selling 20k copies a week. The 160 fat PS3 bundle is no longer in production, which means those are not game bundles. People actually paid for the first game after playing the sequel. I'm sure Uncharted 2 will consistently sell through for the next two years like its predecessor. I'm assuming the 1st highest rated PS3 game was MGS4? I wouldn't worry too much if you plan on comparing MW2 to U2 because Uncharted is still a young franchise, it will probably double its sales with each sequel. I'm so afraid for "The Last Guardian"… If Uncharted 2 sold that little, I don't want to think how poorly they might do 🙁 I will do the same thing I did with Ico and SotC, buy it as gift to all my friends and family who own a PS3. i really hope ND actually go and make a PSP game now. be that a uncharted game, or something else i dont care, just something for the psp would be nice. but MW2 is the 2nd most over rated game in history, first being GTAIV. i mean it leaves so much to be desired. it starts off with a band, sets you on fire with the snow level from E3 and then after that its slow smooth sailing. its like going from the superman ride the worlds fastest roller coaster to the tunnel of love. i really dont understand why IW did that, its like they ran out of ideas or something. talk about a one trick pony. daus26 I always thought Halo was the number 1 overhyped game, but MW2, to be exact, might be more. Actually if you compare the two MW2 is obviously the better game and the fact that it's mult-platform, so yes, I think Halo is still the number one hyped up game. I still think this because many Xbots are still using the Halo franchise as a reason alone to get the 360 over the ps3, regardless of how many better fps games there are. People still just talk about how great it is for some reason, despite its flaws and the fact it released awhile ago. nah im talking media hype. no game has been hyped like MW2. others i can understand because there good, like KZ2 or uncharted 2 the hype is justified there but MW2? i seriously cant see what people see in that, but hey 99.999999% of the time i like what most people hate. i mean most would put uncharted 2 at GOTY me i would put infamous. most people loved GTAIV and swore it was the second coming of christ, i hated it. most people hated haze, i loved it. most of the time, im against the majority, just the way i like it! Snicket The PS3 base will be much stronger by the time The Last Guardian comes around. Also was Ratchet and Clank included in the October NPD records? I think Uncharted 2 will gradually but consistently sell over time. I think there will be the Christmas rush, there will be more of ND's masterpiece given away as gifts… is it not better in the end to have steady sales over a longish period than simply a boom and then a bust? Uncharted 2 = game of the year I feel sorry for those sorry asses who own a ps3 and don't own Uncharted 1 and 2 It should be a sin not to own those two awesome games I'm sorry I have an ass 🙁 I'll get it Christmas though. Or eventually.. just like MW2. Hah You watch, MW2 will get game of the year all over the place. frylock25 not here i am callin it right now. game of the year on this site will be uncharted 2. it will probably win a few other catagories as well like graphics. mmmmmmm no. infamous = game of the year. Infamous was f**** fun! If on that alone…Infamous is a big contender Man I can't wait for Infamous 2 I really like this franchise, I hope more people buy it, it's such a fun game. Yeah I'd put it between inFamous and UC2, of course UC2 would win on this site, but I mean elsewhere, where people are ignorant. just2skillf00l I believe Naughty Dog and their well-crafted game Uncharted 2 deserves game of the year. If MW2 gets game of the year, I swear I'm gonna be pissed. I don't find anything wrong with milkin' a franchise. But when a gigantically milked franchise interferes and trys to steals away GOTY from a game like Uncharted 2 simply because it has mass appeal and a history of hype fueling it, yeah…that's when it becomes a problem. Dm that last sentence/paragraph ran a mile…hehe…guess I got a little emotional. I agree. If MW2 wins GOTY, it will only be because of its overall sales and popularity, not necessarily the quality and work put into the game, which every GOTY winners should be based on. We have to give these new franchises time. I respect Sony's braveness to be producing new IPs and franchises for us PS3 owners, so we have to thank them and some of the developers for truly sticking with the PS3. Let's just hope it doesn't come to the fact where the sales will change their mind otherwise. As long as Uncharted 2 beats the expected "2.5 million mark expectations" from Naughty Dog then I'm happy for them. I'm really losing hope for the gaming industry when MW2 is the most widely recognized game for gamers. Sorry, that's just marketing and hype at it's worst. tanner1 Uncharted 2 is the best game ive ever played. I enjoyed the 1st one but the 2nd blew it out the water and any other game 'cough Mw2 cough'. Game of the f***ing decade IMO Snaaaake Expect this month to be dominated by MW2. And by the way, the 3.3 instant sale of the PS3's MW2 confirmed that Sony fanboys are pathetic. Here's why, MS fanboy bash PS3 but they AT LEAST support the 360 by buying the exclusives, Sony fanboy on the other hand bash the 360 and they say they support the PS3 and it's the best, but they do NOT ACTUALLY support the PS3 by buying the exclusives. For this I have to give credits to 360 fanboys for supporting the system of their choice. But yes, no matter what they do, fanboys are the lowest in gaming. Last edited by Snaaaake on 11/13/2009 7:04:41 AM That is what it's starting to look like… I bet Assassins Creed 2 will sell more on the PS3 in the short tern than Uncharted 2 🙁 Is the PS3/Uncharted 2 bundle coming really or not? Right on!!! this was posted ealier by FANE1024 pretty intereseting since it doesnt go along with what your trying to say at all. "5 of the 10 top-selling PS3 games are exclusives (and 8 of 20 and 11 of 30). And the sales numbers for each are roughly comparable (per console sold)." I was one of those 500 and some thousand that bought U2 and I have to tell anyone that maybe skeptical about it, you won't regret paying $60 for this masterpiece we call Uncharted2 I can give you my word you'll be wanting more once you beat it. I'll pass on MW2 hurry up BFBC2 so it's sold over a million copies huh?? which means it's OVER 9000!!!! lol, sorry, i couldn't help myself 🙂 that made me chuckle. UC2 is an awesome game. I finally got my platinum trophy a couple days ago (which is the first platinum I ever got. gonna write that in my journal 🙂 ) and I'm still playing it. Really debating on UC2 if I should pick it up before christmas or wait till Boxing day sale. decisions decisions…. Played a few hours the one day I like it better than the first 🙂 Brutal legend was awesome, love that game nice to see those sale figures for that one as well. mykjessnjr Great numbers for an exclusive in the first month. Thought it would be better. The other 20+ million PS3 owners are missing out on an epic, visual and storied masterpiece..sad. They must be playing with their eyes closed.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1123
__label__cc	0.737362	0.262638	Improving patient safety requires a collaborative effort from all stakeholders, including patients, healthcare providers, medical technology companies, government, employers, and private payers. The Patient Safety Movement Foundation works with all stakeholders to address the problems and solutions of patient safety. Preventable medical errors lead to more than 200,000 deaths in US hospitals every year leading to $1.44 trillion in excess healthcare costs. Below are some patient safety reference items and documents we hope you will find helpful. We continue to grow our resources so please feel free to contact us with any additional information or patient safety update materials that could be helpful to the Patient Safety Movement. Together we can get to ZERO preventable deaths. Patient Safety Movement Foundation Resources If You’ve Been Harmed If you or a loved one has been harmed seeking medical care we’ve designed a website, ifyouvebeenharmed.org, to help you navigate steps that can help you get the answers you’re seeking, to ensure this doesn’t happen to anyone else, ever again. Patient Safety Movement Foundation: PatientAider® AHRQ: Question Builder Safety4Me (English and Portuguese) Informational Websites Drugwatch.com Medical Errors are the 3rd Leading Cause of Death Download (Full Version) Download (Short Version) Download Flyer (8.5x11") Download Poster (18x24") Checklists for Patient Safety CampaignZERO – Patient Safety Checklist Collection Simple checklists patients’ families can use to support their loved one’s hospital care and help prevent Never Events, including infections, falls, medication errors, bed sores, blood clots, surgery complications and pneumonia. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Discharge Planning Checklist Consumers Advancing Patient Safety – Hospital Exit Checklist The Empowered Patient Coalition – Meaningful Informed Consent Johns Hopkins Medicine – My Health Notebook Partnership for Healthcare Excellence – Prepare for Surgery Checklist Advancing Patient Safety – Glossary of Terms The Empowered Patient Coalition Who’s Who in the Hospital The Empowered Patient Coalition – Opioid Fact Sheet The Empowered Patient Coalition & Leah’s Legacy – Emergency Room Fact Sheet The Empowered Patient – Ten Things to Know for Surgery European Patient Safety Foundation – Kids Save Lives Campaign HospitalInfection.org – 15 Steps You Can Take To Reduce Your Risk Of Getting A Hospital Infection Sharing Patient Experiences Australia: Patient Opinion UK: Care Opinion Tools for Selecting a Hospital/Provider LeapFrog Hospital Survey ProPublica Surgeon Scorecard How to Choose The Right Healthcare Provider: A Guide to Understanding Your Coverage, Costs, and Quality of Care Batz Guide: Before Your Stay Batz Guide: During Your Stay Batz Guide: Going Home Batz Guide: Full Patient Guide Empowered Patient: Hospital Guide for Patients and Families Josie King Foundation: 30-Day Care Journal Order From Joseking.org The Rory Staunton Foundation: Sepsis Kills The Rory Staunton Foundation: Sepsis: What You Need to Know Now! Support Services for Patients and Families AHRQ – Guide to Patient and Family Engagement in Hospital Quality and Safety AHRQ – Questions to Ask your Doctor EngagedPatients MAME – Mothers Against Medical Error MITSS – Medically Induced Trauma Support Services World Health Organization – Medication Without Harm Advice from a Patient: Insights From Those Who Needed Care for Those Who Provide Care Haley Scott DeMaria and Diane Serbin Hopkins Advice from a Patient is a collection of insights from patients or caregivers written as a reminder to healthcare professionals of the aspects of care that are important to different patients. Diane S. Hopkins was one of the first Chief Experience Officers in the U.S and Haley Scott DeMaria survived injuries from a devastating bus crash when she was a member of the University of Notre Dame swim team. The two have teamed up to blend their unique long-term perspectives on the little and big things that are important to provide safe, compassionate and relevant care for each individual. This book is a great option for book club learning for healthcare teams. Advocacy Heals U by Joni James Aldrich, Chris Jerry No matter whether you are a clinician, support professional, patient, survivor or advocate, Advocacy Heals U will reach you in ways you will not expect, which is why this book has seven pages of endorsements. Every person will go through an Event that will leave them stunned; the Need becomes apparent; the Advocacy will lead to strength and healing! Anatomy of Medical Errors: The Patient in Room 2 by Donna Helen Crisp Donna Helen Crisp, a nurse ethicist, went into surgery expecting to go home the next morning. Because of multiple medical errors, she spent weeks in a coma on an ICU ventilator and underwent four additional surgeries. When the hospital refused to comment, she spent years searching for – and finding – the truth of what happened to her. As a nurse, teacher, lawyer, and patient, Crisp wrote Anatomy of Medical Errors: The Patient in Room 2 to give voice to a national conversation about improving medical care in hospitals. Collateral Damage: A Patient, a New Procedure, and the Learning Curve by Dan Walter A well-written study of one person’s experience at the hands of the most exalted research hospital in our country. Big healthcare brands don’t mean that you will get the most expert care or humane treatment. Safe and Sound in the Hospital: Must-Have Checklists for Getting the Care You Want for the People You Love by Karen Curtiss 1/3 of all patients are accidentally harmed by hospital care. Author, Karen Curtiss, learned this the hard way — “If I’d had Safe & Sound in the Hospital, my dad would be alive today.” With quick checklists, simple forms and clever pull-out tools, you will know how to help get safe & sound hospital care for the people you love. Make sure everyone in your family has a copy! (It’s a better gift than flowers for someone in the hospital, too!) The Batz Guide For Bedside Advocacy,”Teaming up for the Patient” by Laura Batz Townsend and Rachel Armbruster The Story: Every day in the United States an estimated 550 people die from preventable medical errors, which is approximately 200,000 people a year, making it the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States (Healthgrades 2004). On April 14, my mom, Louise Batz, went to have knee replacement surgery. That night, a medical error caused Mom to sustain an injury from which she could not recover. She lost her life eleven days later. The Mission: The mission of the Louise H. Batz Patient Safety Foundation is to help prevent medical errors by ensuring that patients and families have the knowledge they need to promote a safe hospital experience for their loved ones and to support innovative advancements in patient safety. The Empowered Patient by Dr. Julia Hallisy The book provides hundreds of easy-to-follow action steps regarding medical care to keep the public safe and protected. The Patient Experience: The Importance of Care, Communication, and Compassion in the Hospital Room by Brian Boyle Brian Boyle tells a personal story of his fight back from near death after a horrific automobile accident. He focuses on his experience as a patient who, while in a two-month long medically induced coma, was unable to move or talk to anyone around him, yet he was able to hear, see and feel pain. Brian slowly clawed his way back to the living and found the strength to live to tell his story in his acclaimed memoir, Iron Heart. The Savvy Diabetic: A Survival Guide by Joanne Laufer Milo The Savvy Diabetic: A Survival Guide is a collection of tips, tools, and techniques, borne out of experiences and mistakes and lots of on-the-job learning. After 43 years as a Type 1 diabetic, Joanne Laufer Milo had successfully and deliberately avoided hospitals. She was suddenly confronted with her worst fears: an emergency appendectomy 3000 miles away from my home. She was terrified of losing the control of her diabetes which she had worked so hard to maintain. Five years later and several more hospitalizations and doctors’ appointments, as well as many experiences with travel and life, Laufer Milo wanted to share what she has learned, hoping her insights and experiences will help you to ~ Live well and in balance with diabetes ~ Survive the medical system as a person with diabetes ~ Feel validated in your feelings about this disease ~ Have more tools to help support someone you love who has diabetes ~ Smile and even laugh about your own experiences. Unaccountable: What Hospitals Won’t Tell You and How Transparency Can Revolutionize Health Care by Marty Makary, M.D. Patients need to know more of what healthcare workers know, so they can make informed choices. Accountability in healthcare would expose dangerous doctors, reward good performance, and force positive change nationally, using the power of the free market. Your Patient Safety Survival Guide by Dr. Gretchen LeFever Watson Your Patient Safety Survival Guide by Dr. Gretchen LeFever Watson shows us how to make hospitals and care facilities safer. This book provides key safety habits for people to recognize so they can be sure hospital staff use them during every patient encounter. It includes concrete steps and actual scripts patients and families can use to become more effective advocates for their own safety. The book also explains how addressing the most common safety problems will set the stage for tackling other issues, including healthcare’s role in the overuse of opiate painkillers and its related heroin epidemic. A Free Kill Edward Salazar This story evolved from a tragic accident involving a young man. Well, two tragedies actually. By society’s standards, he wasn’t very significant. He wasn’t famous; he wasn’t a political figure; he wasn’t a scholar. In fact, he never graduated from college. He didn’t have a lot of material possessions. He worked as a cook and server in the restaurant industry. In other words, this young man was just another ordinary person.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1129
__label__cc	0.665576	0.334424	Effects of insulin and oral anti-diabetic agents on glucose metabolism, vascular dysfunction and skeletal muscle inflammation in type 2 diabetic subjects Diabetes Metab Res Rev. 2011 May;27(4):373-82. doi: 10.1002/dmrr.1185. J Joya-Galeana 1 , M Fernandez, A Cervera, S Reyna, S Ghosh, C Triplitt, N Musi, R A DeFronzo, E Cersosimo 1 Diabetes Division, Texas Diabetes Institute, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, USA. DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.1185 Background: To test potential differences between the actions of anti-diabetic medications, we examined the effects of oral hypoglycaemic agents versus glargine-apidra insulin therapy in T2DM. Methods: T2DM subjects were randomized to either oral hypoglycaemic agents (pioglitazone, metformin and glipizide, n = 9) or insulin therapy (n = 12) for 6 months. Carotid intimal media thickness, vascular reactivity (flow-mediated vasodilatation; percent change in brachial artery basal diameter post-ischaemia) and sublingual nitrate were measured with ultrasonography. Euglycemic hyperinsulinemic (80 mU/m(2) ) clamp with [3]-3H-glucose and muscle biopsies were performed. Results: Fasting plasma glucose (~257 to ~124 mg/dL, oral hypoglycaemic agents and ~256 to ~142 mg/dL, IT) and HbA(1c) (~10.3 to ~6.4%, OHA and ~10.7 to ~7.1%, IT) improved comparably. Endogenous glucose production (~2.1 to ~1.7 mg/kg/min, oral hypoglycaemic agents and ~2.3 to ~2.0 mg/kg/min, insulin therapy) and endogenous glucose production suppression by insulin (~0.4 to ~0.3 mg/kg min, oral hypoglycaemic agents and ~0.5 to ~0.7 mg/kg min, insulin therapy) were different. Total glucose disposal × 100 increased in the oral hypoglycaemic agents group (~5.2 to ~8.1; p = 0.03), but not in insulin therapy (~6.0 to ~5.4 mg/kg/min/µU/mL × 100). OHA reduced CIMT (~0.080 to ~0.068 cm; p < 0.05), whereas insulin therapy did not (~0.075 to ~0.072 cm). After sublingual nitrate, brachial artery basal diameter increased in the OHA group (~8.7 to ~18.2%), but not in insulin therapy (~11.2 to ~15.0%; p < 0.02). Except for plasma adiponectin (~7 to ~15, oral hypoglycaemic agents versus ~6 to ~10, IT), changes in inflammatory markers in the circulation and in muscle (IκBα, super-oxidase dismutase 2, monocyte-chemo-attractant protein 1, p-ERK and JNK) were equivalent. Conclusions: Oral hypoglycaemic agents and insulin therapy treated patients achieved adequate glycemic control and the effects on circulating and muscle inflammatory biomarkers were similar, but only oral hypoglycaemic agents improved insulin sensitivity, vascular function and carotid intimal media thickness. These findings in a small sample suggest that the use of oral hypoglycaemic agents provides additional benefits to patients with T2DM. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Carotid Arteries / drug effects Carotid Arteries / pathology Carotid Artery Diseases / drug therapy Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / metabolism Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / pathology Diabetic Angiopathies / drug therapy* Glycated Hemoglobin A / analysis Hypoglycemic Agents / administration & dosage Inflammation Mediators / blood Inflammation Mediators / metabolism Insulin / analogs & derivatives Insulin Glargine Insulin Resistance* Insulin, Long-Acting Metformin / administration & dosage Metformin / therapeutic use Muscle, Skeletal / drug effects* Myositis / complications Myositis / drug therapy* Sulfonylurea Compounds / administration & dosage Sulfonylurea Compounds / therapeutic use Thiazolidinediones / administration & dosage Thiazolidinediones / therapeutic use Tunica Intima / drug effects Tunica Intima / pathology Inflammation Mediators Sulfonylurea Compounds Thiazolidinediones hemoglobin A1c protein, human insulin glulisine K23 AG030979/AG/NIA NIH HHS/United States R01 DK080157/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1134
__label__cc	0.747532	0.252468	cAMP and arachidonic acid simulate long-term structural and functional changes produced by neurotransmitters in Aplysia sensory neurons Neuron. 1993 Jun;10(6):1079-88. doi: 10.1016/0896-6273(93)90056-w. S Schacher 1 , E R Kandel, P Montarolo 1 Center for Neurobiology and Behavior, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York. DOI: 10.1016/0896-6273(93)90056-w The efficacy of the synapses between the sensory and motor cells of Aplysia, as well as the number of presynaptic sensory cell varicosities in vitro, can undergo long-term increases and decreases, respectively, following application of the facilitatory modulator serotonin or the inhibitory modulator FMRFamide. We here report that cAMP and arachidonic acid, two second messenger systems mediating some of the short-term actions of serotonin and FMRFamide on sensory cells, reproduce some of the long-term changes in the structure of the sensory cells, and these structural changes in turn parallel the long-term changes in the functional effectiveness of the synapses. cAMP enhances the strength of the connections between the sensory and motor cells and increases the number of sensory varicosities. Conversely, arachidonic acid decreases the strength of the connections and decreases the number of sensory varicosities. Thus, each of the modulatory neurotransmitters may activate the same intracellular second messenger system to establish both short and long lasting functional changes in synaptic efficacy, as well as to produce enduring structural changes in neuron connectivity. 1-Methyl-3-isobutylxanthine / pharmacology Aplysia Arachidonic Acid / pharmacology* Cells, Cultured Cyclic AMP / pharmacology* Evoked Potentials / drug effects Ganglia / cytology Ganglia / physiology Neurons, Afferent / cytology Neurons, Afferent / drug effects Neurons, Afferent / physiology* Neurotransmitter Agents / pharmacology* Second Messenger Systems Synapses / drug effects Synapses / physiology* Synapses / ultrastructure Arachidonic Acid Cyclic AMP 1-Methyl-3-isobutylxanthine	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1135
__label__cc	0.657313	0.342687	The Aether and Time Dilation/Time Change znel Author Topic: The Aether and Time Dilation/Time Change (Read 17678 times) sm0ky2 Re: The Aether and Time Dilation/Time Change With the rock on a string, we can show how the the movement of your shoulder translates to the verticle displacement of the rock, while forward momentum is conserved. A similar thing happens around the Milky Way. The aetheric mesh around a star - in a vectoral direction towards the galactic center, behaves very similar to our string, holding the rock. as the galactic center goes through its cycles of expanse and collapse, the force on these interlinked grid-lines changes, moving the star into another vectoral plane. ( a different set of grid-lines, running it a slightly different angle) If you imagine a string between the galactic center and the orbiting star, the path of the string would represent the vectoral angle of the aetheric grid lines that have the most influence over the star. This fundemental perpendicularity is synonymous with magnetism. Which is one of the several reasons i have concluded that the aether is magnetic in nature. This translates to a macro-gravitational force on a large scale, which is attractive independent of field polarities. [note: there are exceptions to this when interacting with the aetheric grid-lines, perpendicular to the gravitational force, which can result in a repulsive effect: "antigravity"] PlanarShift.JPG (24.53 kB, 462x543 - viewed 892 times.) When the earth circles the sun, its much like an atom, it assumes several different orbits over hundreds and thousands of years. and every so often, i forget the exact astronomical units, but something like 244 yrs, we cross the same plane as before. This allows us to model an observation (computer simulation) of a planet in another star-system. Lets assume this star system travels around a very similar galactic orbit as our sun, so relative to us, that star remains stationary. and there is a planet there. Lets call it P143X Let us also assume that this planet crosses the same plane in its own obrit at the same time intervals, and in the direction of our sun, so that such an observation can be made. Now, we measure the distance to this star, and it appears to be 432,000 light years away as the suns orbit around the galaxy, and the other stars orbit, come closer to allignment with the "galactic plane" each time we measure at the right time in a 244yr cycle, the distance between them gets closer and closer. by the end of a 160,000yr (or whatever #) cycle, we measure the distance, and "oh!, thats only 2 light years away!" PlanarShift2.JPG (45.97 kB, 829x582 - viewed 883 times.) You can demonstrate this using the speed of sound. Get a 50-ft piece of leather rop, or similar thick cord-type material. something heavy. coil it up on your arm, and start our with 5-6 feet, get to spinning around. and SLOWLY let out more and more, keep it tight., when you get the whole rope spinning around you you can hold that sucker right at the speed of sound. you can hear a high pitched rumbling noise as you get close to the barrier. if you go over the sound barrier, it will let out a barking-howl, we call it the wolf's cry, loudest thing in the hills at night... but if you keep it just under the speed of sound, and low at your waiste, then quickly move your arm upwards, the end of the rope doesn't break the sound barrier. you can calculate its trajectory, and distance traveled, using yourself as an RPM reference,(approx 60-65rpm depending on the length of your arms) and see that it clearly traveled across more air than sound would travel in the same ammount of time. Yet the whip was still traveling forward at just under the speed of sound. the verticle displacement occured at much less than the speed of sound, so at no point in its travel, did the whip actually move faster than the speed of sound, but by changing the vector of its planar orbit, you caused it to travel over more space at a constant velocity. WolfCry.JPG (20.73 kB, 829x582 - viewed 854 times.)	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1142
__label__cc	0.633686	0.366314	Submit Campus Info For Student Groups Mission of Pregnant on Campus Resources for Your Group Advice for Pregnant on Campus Student Advocates Resources for Pregnant & Parenting Students Directory of States Resources for Pregnant and Parenting Students Pregnant and Parenting Students’ Rights Teen Resources by State Tips for Balancing College and Parenthood Stories from Pregnant & Parenting Students Stories About Adoption Successful Student Groups Posted on December 14, 2011 by Kristan Hawkins As many of you know, we lost our dear friend Jon in October due to sustained injuries from a car crash he was in while coming home from a regional SFL event. I am blessed to be able to continue Jon’s work regarding the Pregnant on Campus Initiative. It is an honor to continue the work he was so passionate about – making college campuses friendlier to pregnant and parenting students. It’s a wonderful way to honor the life of such a great man. Jon had been talking with many of our Students for Life groups to get them involved and excited about changing their campuses to help make pregnant and parenting students feel more supported and cared for. He created many guides on simple and advanced activities for groups to initiate on their campuses. Jon spoke about the lack of pregnant women on campus and how this relates to the fact that many women either feel pressured to drop out of school or have an abortion because of the lack of sufficient resources provided to them on their campus. We need to sufficiently support these women on campus by providing them with resources that empower them to be a successful parenting college student. Before working at SFLA, I worked at Maggie’s Place, a home for pregnant women that were alone and in need of support. The women I worked with there had made the courageous choice to choose life for their child, however, many of them had a hard time staying in school after giving birth. Their campuses did not have the resources to enable them to stay in school and obtain an education in order to provide for their children. It is essential that we show love for these women by supporting them on campus so we can save them and their child from the hurt of abortion. We need to make college campuses supportive and loving environments for these women that find themselves in crisis pregnancies so they feel empowered to choose life. We can do this in many different ways, whether it includes installing diaper decks, organizing parenting support groups, starting scholarship funds for parenting students or creating affordable daycare options on campus. I am here to offer the same support that Jon provided: strategic planning meetings, resources, advice, encouragement, trainings and more. Please contact me at aweaver@studentsforlife.org or call me at 571-379-7261, I would love to help assist you to empower pregnant and parenting students on your campus. Please note: As of October 2012, our new Pregnant on Campus Coordinator is Beth O’Malley. Please contact Beth at bomalley@studentsforlife.org or (571)379-7261. Making Myself Available: Volunteering at the Women’s Care Center Guest Post: Our Victory at Liberty University Recruiting For Your Group Two Students for Life Groups Raise Nearly Thousands of Dollars Managing Pregnancy and School Schedules An Initiative brought to you by © 2021 Students for Life of America. All Rights Reserved.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1150
__label__wiki	0.865162	0.865162	About IFC IFC Governance CEO & Management Team Development Impact IFC History Agribusiness & Forestry Tourism, Retail & Property Trade & Supply-Chain Finance Treasury Client Solutions Blended Finance Working Upstream Climate Business Fragile & Conflict Affected Situations Sustainable Markets Resources for Companies IFC Insights Creating Markets CPSDs E&S Policies and Standards عربي 简体中文 Français 日本語 Português Русский Español IFC Emerging Asia Fund Completes Fundraising at $693 Million Washington, D.C., February 12, 2018— IFC Asset Management Company (AMC), a wholly owned subsidiary of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has raised approximately $693 million for the IFC Emerging Asia Fund. The fund's mandate is to invest growth capital across multiple sectors in 26 emerging Asian countries alongside IFC, and to provide investors with the opportunity to invest in IFC’s proprietary pipeline of investments in Emerging Asia. Central to this Fund is raising additional capital for investment in emerging markets in the Asia region, and to make the private sector central to finding and financing the development solutions that are needed most. By leveraging IFC’s investment expertise, distinct transaction pipeline, and organizational networks, the Fund offers institutional investors a cost-efficient platform to make direct investments in emerging Asia—where barriers to entry and transaction costs for investors can be significant. IFC has invested more than $6.3 billion of equity in Emerging Asia projects from January 2000 to June 2017. “Emerging Asia is the fastest growing region and the largest continental economy by GDP in the world,” said Marcos Brujis, CEO of IFC Asset Management Company. “These dynamics have created significant opportunities for equity investment in the region, driven by the continued need for infrastructure and the emergence of a rapidly growing middle class.” “Reaching final close of $693 million for the IFC Emerging Asia Fund is a terrific milestone,” said Andrew Yee, Co-Head, IFC Emerging Asia Fund. “We look forward to a continued partnership with our LPs,” added Saadia Khairi, Co-Head, IFC Emerging Asia Fund. The IFC Emerging Asia Fund has already made three investments in Apollo Health & Lifestyle (India), Summit Power International (Bangladesh) and Shwe Taung Cement (Myanmar). IFC - a sister organization of the World Bank and member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work with more than 2,000 businesses worldwide, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in the toughest areas of the world. In FY17, we delivered a record $19.3 billion in long-term financing for developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to help end poverty and boost shared prosperity. For more information, visit www.ifc.org About IFC Asset Management Company IFC Asset Management Company LLC (“AMC”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IFC. AMC manages funds on behalf of a wide variety of institutional investors, including sovereign funds, pension funds, and development finance institutions. AMC invests in IFC transactions and leverages IFC's extensive footprint, network and track-record of investing in emerging markets. All its investments adopt IFC's ESG Performance Standards. AMC manages more than $10 billion across thirteen funds. Learn more at www.ifcamc.org About IFC Emerging Asia Fund The IFC Emerging Asia Fund makes equity, equity-related and mezzanine investments across all sectors in the emerging markets of Asia. www.facebook.com/IFCwbg www.twitter.com/IFC_org www.youtube.com/IFCvideocasts www.ifc.org/SocialMediaIndex www.instagram.com\ifc_org In Washington: Mame Annan-Brown Phone: 202-458-1055 E-mail: mannanbrown@ifc.org Receive news and updates about IFC View all Press Release Search Press Release © 2020 IFC Personal Data Privacy Policy For Stakeholders Disclosed Projects	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1152
__label__wiki	0.858177	0.858177	News \| Social Affairs Family Rejection Major Cause of LGBTI Homelessness – Report Lina Caneva Family rejection is a major driver of homelessness for LGBTI people, leading to them become homeless at a younger age with a greater reliance on friends rather than family for support, according to a new draft report. Lina Caneva \| 18 April 2017 at 3:43 pm Family rejection is a major driver of homelessness for LGBTI people, leading to them becoming homeless at a younger age with a greater reliance on friends rather than family for support, according to a new draft report. The stage one report, called Journeys Home, found that while the pathways to homelessness were very similar amongst all agencies’ clients, including family violence, mental health issues, substance abuse and financial stress, they were made more complex for LGBTI clients by the impact of discrimination and/or family rejection. The philanthropically funded research pointed to community attitudes and ill-equipped service providers as adding to the factors around homelessness. The project director from Melbourne University is Associate Professor Ruth McNair, who is a general practitioner, co-chair of the Victorian LGBTI Health and Human Services Working Group, chair of the Gay and Lesbian Foundation of Australia (GALFA), and founding member of the Rainbow Families Council and the Australian Lesbian Medical Association. The seed funding came from the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, the Assia Altman Fund of the Australian Communities Foundation, Launch Housing, and GALFA with further funds from the Community Banking Sector and the Victorian government. McNair told Pro Bono News that while anecdotal evidence suggested that family rejection was a major issue for LGBTI people the research had confirmed it and also showed the differences within these groups. “It is much clearer that the trans and gender diverse people seem to have experienced rejection earlier even that of lesbian, gay and bisexual people,” McNair said. “Intriguingly the bisexuals are also earlier [in becoming homeless] than the gay and lesbian groups. We still have to unpack this evidence but it appears they are homeless younger on average than anyone else. “There is a big piece to be done on community and family education. It is largely about that [families] don’t understand it at all. Sexual orientation for most parents, well they get it, but with trans issues they just don’t often believe their kids or go a lot further than that and apply abuse around it. “For many of these trans young people the rejection is not only of the person themselves but their identity. They feel like they have nowhere to go. There is no safe haven if you like.” McNair said homeless services had also witnessed this complexity, particularly among trans clients, with a pattern of repeated episodes of homelessness. “Service providers had a much greater awareness of the trans and gender diverse clients than the LGB clients, probably due to the physical appearance of trans clients. They were correctly aware that bisexual clients in particular are likely to be invisible in the services,” she said. “We found important ‘within group’ differences between lesbian and gay and then bisexual people, which warrants further investigation. For example, bisexuals were at greater risk than LG people on a number of levels including greater experience of family violence, [and they] had higher substance use and disability. “Lesbian women were more likely to have experienced barriers to accessing welfare services. Women were more likely to use the homelessness service system, while men were more likely to use emergency services.” McNair said while there was a growing awareness of the LGBT client group there was a general ignorance regarding their specific needs. “The lack of knowledge on how to provide an inclusive service for these clients was striking,” she said. “This resulted from a range of factors including lack of policy inclusion and therefore inadequate data collection, poor provider knowledge, increasing LGBT client diversity, competing demands in an underfunded sector, lack of LGBT-specific training, and limited LGBT specific referral networks.” The report said there were also examples of LGBT-based discrimination within the housing sector such as by real estate agents, landlords, other residents in shared houses and rooming houses, particularly for trans people. The report said these intersecting drivers were seen to lead to a cycle of recurrent homelessness that was worse for LGBT people. However, McNair said there was also a deal of goodwill to become more inclusive. Stage one of the report made several recommendations: LGBTI inclusive practice guidelines for the housing and homelessness sectors. Data collection that includes sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, and is linked with the service funding agreements. Mandatory training on LGBTI for all services – possibly linked with the family violence royal commission and their recommendation for all family violence services to undertake training to achieve a “rainbow tick” accreditation. Development of a LGBTI safe housing network, including a possible single statewide LGBTI entry point for homelessness services. Housing policy in Victoria to be LGBTI inclusive. In reference to the inclusive practice guidelines McNair said they were in discussions with Homelessness Australia. “There haven’t been any guidelines like this yet in Australia,” she said. “We are in discussions with Homelessness Australia about this and we have worked up a project plan to develop nationally acceptable guidelines. We are going to have slightly different guidelines for the homelessness sector and for housing because there are different messages.” She said in terms of having mandatory training, there was a big piece to be done around supporting estate agents and social housing groups who advocate for this population. “There is a lot of unconscious bias that we hear from clients around them feeling like they are at the bottom of the pecking order when it comes to finding rental accommodation,” she said. McNair said the idea for a LGBTI safe housing network would be to get a central organising point. “So if a person is identifying as being LGBT or I and finding it difficult to find a homelessness service or a house to rent then your central point would be a way to coordinate that,” she said. “Who is a friendly real estate agent out there who might be in your area, or which social housing service has done training and which hasn’t? We would have the capacity to say these people have been trained and are a step up from those who have no idea.” She said the homelessness sector was primed for action. “They have started seeing so many clients who are LGB and trans and so we have been training up more organisations,” McNair said. “They are saying: ‘We want to know how to react.’ There are definitely the old hangers-on to the old idea of treating everyone the same but many more are aware and are saying: ‘We have got to know how to deal with these issues and finance it properly and know how to assess which gender service these people can go into.’ “The big piece is how to support ‘families of origin’. The huge driver is family disruption and services are saying the best place for these young people is back at home but there is a big problem there. How can the service advocate for family support and family therapy.” McNair said the final report was due in August. “The guidelines project will happen from July to December and we will have them ready by early next year,” she said. “We are still collecting data and we are still doing interviews. Out of all this will come our formal mechanism and policies around data collection and funding streams.” She said the team was working with Homelessness Australia to produce national guidelines and with Swinburne University on the data analysis. Stage One of Journeys Home can be found here. Lina Caneva \| Editor \| @ProBonoNews Lina Caneva has been a journalist for more than 35 years. She was the editor of Pro Bono Australia News from when it was founded in 2000 until 2018. Tags : Assoc Prof Ruth McNair, Launch Housing. Homelessness Australia, LGBTI homelessness, Vaccines, villains and victories Audette Exel Helping the ‘missing middle’ access legal help Tuesday, 12th January 2021 at 5:15 pm	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1159
__label__wiki	0.662561	0.662561	Bekker's Blog by Scott Bekker, Editor in Chief The Other Shoe Drops on Microsoft Financing One of the standard pieces of advice in helping partners weather this deep recession, from Redmond Channel Partner magazine and from around the industry, has been to encourage the channel to take advantage of vendor financing programs. Microsoft Financing had been among the most generous and attractive of those programs. In dispensing this bit of wisdom, we've been sensitive to the fact that like credit card terms, the rules could change at any moment or the company backing Microsoft could make its credit requirements much tighter. Well, the other shoe has dropped on Microsoft Financing. On May 20, Microsoft changed the terms of its financing program to require that 35 percent of any Microsoft-financed deal be for Microsoft software. One of the main attractions of the program had been that with even a modest amount of Microsoft software, a partner could guide a customer to Microsoft Financing to fund a full deal that also included hardware, other software and partner services. One of the benefits of the approach, which Microsoft regularly extolled, was that bringing financing into the deal often made the deal much larger. When customers found they could pay for solutions out of operational expenditures rather than out of capital budgets, they'd often make larger commitments for solutions that could do everything the customer needed rather than most of it. I asked Microsoft about the reasons behind the new 35 percent requirement, which Microsoft characterizes as a "policy clarification." "This policy clarification of including Microsoft content in all financed originations may impact some customers, but in the aggregate, this will have little impact on the majority of the customers we serve. Microsoft Financing uses prudent business lending standards with terms and procedures that serve our shareholders and customers," a Microsoft spokesperson said in an e-mail statement. In response to a request for a ballpark estimate of how many deals this would impact, Microsoft implied that far fewer than 10 percent of deals fail to meet the new bar. "Today over 90 percent of purchases done through Microsoft Financing include more than 50 percent Microsoft content," according to the spokesperson's statement. One partner who regularly falls into that less than 35 percent category is Karl Palachuk, who called attention to the policy change in a post on his blog last week. Palachuk, an SMB consultant and author, wrote that the change is a "deal killer" and said Microsoft has "responded to the credit crunch by destroying their own financing program." Palachuk's blog includes the details of a recent, and typical, order, where the Microsoft end was about 20 percent. I've got to say that at this point, I don't really see where the change helps Microsoft that much. Whether a deal includes 20 percent Microsoft software or 50 percent, a customer's creditworthiness determines the likelihood that a loan is going to be paid back. The amount of Microsoft software in the deal would have no relation to whether it's going to be paid back or not. To me, this looks like a case of a Pyrrhic Victory for bean counters inside Microsoft who want to be able to point out how they're doing something to help cut costs. It's a false win because, if Microsoft's previous statements are to be believed, introducing financing actually leads to customers buying more products -- including more Microsoft products. The loss to Microsoft will probably be too small for the company to notice. It's probably going to bring the most pain to those small partners who most needed the lifeline this program provided. Is this change affecting you or changing the way you look at Microsoft Financing? Let me know at [email protected] Posted by Scott Bekker on June 02, 2009 at 11:58 AM	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1165
__label__wiki	0.776308	0.776308	Home Latest News Injury News Marco Asensio confirms his availability after several months on the sidelines Marco Asensio confirms his availability after several months on the sidelines Real Madrid attacker Marco Asensio has said that he feels very good after successful recovering from a knee ligament injury. Asensio suffered the knee injury while playing in the pre-season friendly against English side Arsenal in the International Champions Cup last summer. The youngster is yet to make an appearance for Los Blancos this season as he focused on recovering from the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. The 24-year-old has however said he is delighted to be back, having gone through a surgery and worked on his rehabilitation at the club’s facilities before the suspension of the league. “I feel very good,” he told Realmadrid TV. “The first week was different when I returned to training, being with my team-mates. “My adaptation has been good. The knee is responding well and the truth is that I am physically very well. pic.twitter.com/eSjUqUPScq — Marco Asensio (@marcoasensio10) May 22, 2020 “The wait has been very long. I have worked a lot and, above all, I have had a lot of patience, because seeing your colleagues train every day while being in the physiotherapy room was something that hurt me a lot. “I am already with my colleagues in the field and that is the important thing. The wait was worth it.” While Asensio focuses on getting back to playing for the club once again, he is also willing to fight for his side in their attempts to clinch the La Liga title while challenging for the Champions League also. “We really want LaLiga to start and to face those games that decide a title,” Asensio said. “We know that they are life-or-death matches. “Every game we have to face it to the fullest, and we are going to try to win everything we have left.” Marco Asensio is back in full training and should be available for Zinedine Zidane to count on once the season gets back underway next month. Latest Marco Asensio News \| Transfer News \| Injury News and Update Previous articleFederico Valverde talks up Real Madrid plans for La Liga title Next articleReinier Jesus to be integrated into the first team at Real Madrid Zinedine Zidane ‘happy’ for Marco Asensio \| La Liga 2020/21 Real Madrid 2-0 Celta Vigo \| La Liga 2020/21	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1166
__label__cc	0.663289	0.336711	719-578-1106131 S. Weber St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 24/7 Virtual Appointments Available - Call Now Rector Stuzynski LLC Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Attorneys A Tradition Of Service. A Commitment To You 24/7 DUI, DWI & DUID TERRY E. RECTOR MICHAEL A. STUZYNSKI L. DAN RECTOR CARRIE BUSH KAY DUBOIS Is Prostitution A Problem In Colorado Springs? Prostitution has been around for centuries, but it has evolved to be able to hide in plain sight in the modern world. There used to be sex workers on street corners and in certain well known areas for prostitution which is still common however, these days the “massage parlors” are one of the most widely used methods for soliciting sex acts. Over the past few years, Colorado Springs police has been investigating and surveling many different “massage parlors” around town that advertise online and even have recent reviews of sex acts that can be purchased from these establishments. The sales are all cash and fees vary depending on sex acts performed, most of the profits going to the person running the illegal business. Over 30 different locations across Colorado Springs have been advertised online to provide these types of services to their patrons. Most of these types of businesses are investigated and then shut down however, many times they just change the name and/or the owner listed and reopen their business recently after. Many of the owners that have been arrested end up getting off with very minor charges as it is hard to prove illegal activities without video evidence or witnesses willing to come forward. Colorado Springs city officials have been taking notice to these businesses and starting to act, but the lack of real regulation on reopening has led to barely noticeable results. Aurora officials were able to make a significant impact on the reduction of these businesses by implementing a new law that prevents another spa from opening in the same location for 2 years after the original spa is shut down. This forces the spa owners to relocate to another building which can be very costly and has made many of these businesses seek a different city altogether to run their massage parlors. Prostitution Rings Are Tied To Many Other Criminal Activities and Treated Severely An investigation by KRDO news revealed that after surveilling some of these businesses after their operating hours, none of the workers left the building at night. This is illegal for people to inhabit a commercially zoned property without the correct facilities. By preventing workers from living inside of these properties, we could help to end some of these shops as well, but we are all aware of how slow legislators are to enact new laws. Another issue with these parlors is that most of the business owners have ties to or are involved with human trafficking, some of their workers may even be trafficked into the US illegally. These are serious crimes that come with serious consequences, but until Colorado Springs makes some big moves to prevent these types of businesses from profiting, we will likely continue to see active massage parlors all over town. Law enforcement officials take a very stern approach to investigating and prosecuting all sex crimes, and prostitution is no different. Oftentimes an individual charged with even a minor sexual offense can be facing significant pressure from law enforcement. Given the real or perceived connection between prostitution and more significant criminal activity like human trafficking, it can be difficult to recieve a fair shake when charged with even a minor sexual offense. Penalties for Prostitution Offenses Sex crimes such as prostitution can come very very harsh penalties and depending on the crime, you could be forced to register as a sex offender upon conviction. We have helped people accused of sexual offenses such as prostitution or soliciting prostitution defend themselves in court with an evidence backed approach and a thorough understanding of the laws surrounding the charges. If you have been charged with prostitution or any other type of sex crime, get in touch with our Colorado Springs sex crime attorneys right away at (719) 578-1106 to schedule a free consultation. Categories: Prostitution, Sex Crimes	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1170
__label__cc	0.713491	0.286509	Abstract: Ammonia emission from fertilized cropping systems is an important concern for stakeholders, particularly in regions with high livestock densities producing large amounts of manure. Application of pig slurries can result in very large losses of N through NH3 volatilization, thus decreasing the N use efficiency (NUE) of the applied manure. Shallow incorporation has been shown to significantly abate these losses. In this field study, we assessed the impact of contrasting weather conditions on the effectiveness of shallow injection to abate NH3 emissions from pig slurry application to a Mediterranean soil. As potential trade-offs of NH3 abatement, greenhouse gas emissions were also measured under conditions of high soil moisture. Compared with surface application of slurry, shallow injection effectively and significantly decreased NH3 losses independently of weather conditions, but reductions of NH3 emission were greater after heavy rainfall. In contrast, under these conditions, shallow injection triggered higher emissions of N2O and CH4. Our findings reinforce the idea that any single-pollutant abatement strategy needs to be designed and assessed in a regional context and considering potential trade-offs in the form of other pollutants. Keywords: ammonia; micrometeorological method; slurry incorporation; trade-offs; nitrous oxide; mediterranean agroecosystems; nitrous-oxide emissions; field-applied manure; organic fertilizers; ammonia emissions; methane emissions; N2O emissions; animal manures; management; losses; grassland \| Save citation: RTF PDF LaTeX Markdown \| Export record: BibTeX Endnote ISI RIS Atom XML MODS XML ODF XML Word XML De Swaef, T., Bellocchi, G., Aper, J., Lootens, P., & Roldan-Ruiz, I. (2019). Use of identifiability analysis in designing phenotyping experiments for modelling forage production and quality. J. Experim. Bot., 70(9), 2587–2604. Abstract: Agricultural systems models are complex and tend to be over-parameterized with respect to observational datasets. Practical identifiability analysis based on local sensitivity analysis has proved effective in investigating identifiable parameter sets in environmental models, but has not been applied to agricultural systems models. Here, we demonstrate that identifiability analysis improves experimental design to ensure independent parameter estimation for yield and quality outputs of a complex grassland model. The Pasture Simulation model (PaSim) was used to demonstrate the effectiveness of practical identifiability analysis in designing experiments and measurement protocols within phe-notyping experiments with perennial ryegrass. Virtual experiments were designed combining three factors: frequency of measurements, duration of the experiment. and location of trials. Our results demonstrate that (i) PaSim provides sufficient detail in terms of simulating biomass yield and quality of perennial ryegrass for use in breeding, (ii) typical breeding trials are insufficient to parameterize all influential parameters, (iii) the frequency of measurements is more important than the number of growing seasons to improve the identifiability of PaSim parameters, and (iv) identifiability analysis provides a sound approach for optimizing the design of multi-location trials. Practical identifiability analysis can play an important role in ensuring proper exploitation of phenotypic data and cost-effective multi-location experimental designs. Considering the growing importance of simulation models, this study supports the design of experiments and measurement protocols in the phenotyping networks that have recently been organized. Keywords: Breeding; grassland modelling; identifiability analysis; perennial; ryegrass; phenotyping; sensitivity analysis; pasture simulation-model; practical identifiability; crop; water; parameters; systems; carbon; uncertainty; sensitivity; emissions Francioni, M., D’Ottavio, P., Lai, R., Trozzo, L., Budimir, K., Foresi, L., et al. (2019). Seasonal Soil Respiration Dynamics and Carbon-Stock Variations in Mountain Permanent Grasslands Compared to Arable Lands. Agriculture-Basel, 9(8), 165. Abstract: Permanent grasslands provide a wide array of ecosystem services. Despite this, few studies have investigated grassland carbon (C) dynamics, and especially those related to the effects of land-use changes. This study aimed to determine whether the land-use change from permanent grassland to arable lands resulted in variations in the soil C stock, and whether such variations were due to increased soil respiration or to management practices. To address this, seasonal variations of soil respiration, sensitivity of soil respiration to soil temperature (Q(10)), and soil C stock variations generated by land-use changes were analyzed in a temperate mountain area of central Italy. The comparisons were performed for a permanent grassland and two adjacent fields, one cultivated with lentil and the other with emmer, during the 2015 crop year. Soil respiration and its heterotrophic component showed different spatial and temporal dynamics. Annual cumulative soil respiration rates were 6.05, 5.05 and 3.99 t C ha(-1) year(-1) for grassland, lentil and emmer, respectively. Both soil respiration and heterotrophic soil respiration were positively correlated with soil temperature at 10 cm depth. Derived Q(10) values were from 2.23 to 6.05 for soil respiration, and from 1.82 to 4.06 for heterotrophic respiration. Soil C stock at over 0.2 m in depth was 93.56, 48.74 and 46.80 t C ha(-1) for grassland, lentil and emmer, respectively. The land-use changes from permanent grassland to arable land lead to depletion in terms of the soil C stock due to water soil erosion. A more general evaluation appears necessary to determine the multiple effects of this land-use change at the landscape scale. Keywords: ecosystem services; C stock; CO2; GHG; land use change; Q(10); temperature; vegetation; patterns; emissions; climate Mitter, H., Techen, A. - K., Sinabell, F., Helming, K., Kok, K., Priess, J. A., et al. (2019). A protocol to develop Shared Socio-economic Pathways for European agriculture. J. Environ. Manage., 252, Unsp 109701. Abstract: Moving towards a more sustainable future requires concerted actions, particularly in the context of global climate change. Integrated assessments of agricultural systems (IAAS) are considered valuable tools to provide sound information for policy and decision-making. IAAS use storylines to define socio-economic and environmental framework assumptions. While a set of qualitative global storylines, known as the Shared Socio-economic Pathways (SSPs), is available to inform integrated assessments at large scales, their spatial resolution and scope is insufficient for regional studies in agriculture. We present a protocol to operationalize the development of Shared Socio-economic Pathways for European agriculture – Eur-Agri-SSPs- to support IAAS. The proposed design of the storyline development process is based on six quality criteria: plausibility, vertical and horizontal consistency, salience, legitimacy, richness and creativity. Trade-offs between these criteria may occur. The process is science-driven and iterative to enhance plausibility and horizontal consistency. A nested approach is suggested to link storylines across scales while maintaining vertical consistency. Plausibility, legitimacy, salience, richness and creativity shall be stimulated in a participatory and interdisciplinary storyline development process. The quality criteria and process design requirements are combined in the protocol to increase conceptual and methodological transparency. The protocol specifies nine working steps. For each step, suitable methods are proposed and the intended level and format of stakeholder engagement are discussed. A key methodological challenge is to link global SSPs with regional perspectives provided by the stakeholders, while maintaining vertical consistency and stakeholder buy-in. We conclude that the protocol facilitates systematic development and evaluation of storylines, which can be transferred to other regions, sectors and scales and supports intercomparisons of IAAS. Keywords: EUR-Agri-SSP; Consistent storylines; Narrative; Integrated assessment; Social environmental system; Climate change; land-use change; global environmental-change; climate-change; scenario; development; transdisciplinary research; sustainability science; integrated-assessment; future; adaptation; framework Nguyen, T. P. L., Seddaiu, G., & Roggero, P. P. (2019). Declarative or procedural knowledge? Knowledge for enhancing farmers’ mitigation and adaptation behaviour to climate change. Journal of Rural Studies, 67, 46–56. Abstract: Climate change poses a major challenge for farmers, but agricultural sustainability, mitigation, and adaptation can effectively decrease climate impacts on agricultural systems. Changes in farming practices are necessary to reduce emissions and to adapt to climate change. However, such modifications to common practices depend, to a large extent, on farmers’ knowledge and attitudes towards climate risks. An empirical study of farmers’ attitudes and knowledge of climate change mitigation and adaptation practices is useful to understand how farmers’ knowledge influences their attitudes and practices towards climate change mitigation and adaptation. Based on a case study characterised by four agricultural farming systems (extensive dairy sheep, intensive dairy cattle, horticultural farming, and rice farming) in the Province of Oristano in Italy, this study contains an investigation of (i) farmers’ knowledge of climate change causes and effects, how they construct such knowledge, and how they adapt to the phenomenon; (ii) what and how are farmers’ attitudes towards climate change causes are shaped under their contextual social interests and values; and (iii) if their practices in responding to climate variability are influenced by their constructed knowledge. The research results showed that farmers’ declarative knowledge of climate change did not affect their adaptation practices but directed farmers’ attitudes towards climate change causes. The findings also underscore the necessity of facilitating social learning spaces for enhancing virtuous behaviours towards climate change mitigation and the sharing and co-production of procedural knowledge for developing shared sustainable climate adaptation practices at the farm level. Keywords: Farming systems; Knowledge; Attitude; Practice; Social construction	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1171
__label__wiki	0.832052	0.832052	Author Archives: Joaquin Cabello Joaquin Cabello Joaquin Cabello is a concert photographer and a South American transplant living in San Francisco. He attends concerts of all genres from emo to electronic. When not shooting, you can see him stage diving at hardcore shows. Joaquin Cabello’s top 10 concerts of 2020, starring Motion City Soundtrack Dashboard Confessional, Jennylee, Keane, refused, The Struts, This Will Destroy You, Thrice Photographer Joaquin Cabello’s favorite concerts of the year included Thrice, Refused, Motion City Soundtrack, This Will Destroy You, Dashboard Confessional, Keane, Strife, Jennylee and TT of Warpaint, The Struts and American Nightmare. This is my third year doing one of these “favorite concerts of the year” recaps. As I… SLIDESHOW: Keane and Saint Sister at the Fox Theater in Oakland Keane, Saint Sister Keane performs at The Fox Theater in Oakland on March 9, 2020. Joaquin Cabello/STAFF. OAKLAND — In the years since disbanding in 2013, U.K. soft rock and melodic pop quartet Keane had only reformed to play a handful of one-off shows. Yet Richard Hughes, Tim Rice-Oxley, Tom Chaplin and… Joaquin Cabello’s top 15 concerts of 2019, starring Billie Eilish alexisonfire, american football, Anderson .Paak, Babymetal, Billie Eilish, Blink 182, Carly Rae Jepsen, explosions in the sky, gouge away, Incubus, jonas brothers, Laura Jane Grace, marina diamandis, Mineral, The 1975 Photographer Joaquin Cabello’s favorite concerts of the year included Babymetal, American Football, Marina Diamandis, Anderson .Paak, Laura Jane Grace, Explosions in the Sky, Carly Rae Jepsen, Alexisonfire, the Jonas Brothers, Mineral, Incubus, Gouge Away, The 1975, Blink-182 and Billie Eilish. Taking pictures of artists might be one of my… PHOTOS: Jaden and Willow Smith bring contrasting styles to The Warfield ¿Téo?, Jada Pinkett smith, Jaden, Jaden Smith, Tyler Cole, Will Smith, Willow, Willow smith Jaden and Willow Smith perform at The Warfield in San Francisco on Dec. 10, 2019. Photos: Joaquin Cabello. SAN FRANCISCO — Jaden and Willow Smith, the artist offspring of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, played at The Warfield Tuesday on the penultimate night of the month-long WILLOW and ERYS Tour.… SLIDESHOW: Big Wild at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Ark Patrol, Big Wild, Evan GIIA, Jackson Stell Big Wild performs at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on Nov. 30, 2019. Photos: Joaquin Cabello. SAN FRANCISCO — Having made the jump from producer to songwriter with his debut album, Superdream, Big Wild headlined his largest Bay Area show Saturday at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Musician Jackson Stell‘s latest batch of… PHOTOS: Bad Bunny leads by example at Chase Center tour stop Bad Bunny, Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, El Conejo Malo, X 100PRE Bad Bunny performs at Chase Center in San Francisco on Nov. 24, 2019. SAN FRANCISCO — Bad Bunny offered up a Latin party at Chase Center on Sunday, beckoning thousands of fans with rhymes, rhythms and overflowing energy with an expression of Latin synchrony on the tour for his album X… PHOTOS: Dallas Green gets intimate at the Fillmore as City and Colour alexisonfire, City and Colour, dallas green, Ruby Waters City and Colour performs at The Fillmore in San Francisco on Oct. 15, 2019. Photos: Joaquin Cabello. SAN FRANCISCO – Dallas Green brought his full band to the Fillmore Tuesday to perform songs from his recent City and Colour album, A Pill for Loneliness. For the Canadian Green, best known in the… REVIEW: Angels & Airwaves travel through space at The Warfield Angels & Airwaves, Angels and Airwaves, AVA, Blink 182, blink182, Charming Liars, The New regime, Tom Delonge Angels & Airwaves perform at The Warfield in San Francisco on Sept. 30, 2019. Photos: Joaquin Cabello SAN FRANCISCO — In the midst of his relentless search for UFOs, Tom Delonge brought his band Angels & Airwaves to The Warfield on Tuesday. Besides delivering songs and energy, he told stories and… PHOTOS: Incubus celebrates ‘Make Yourself’ at The Masonic BRandon Boyd, dub trio, Incubus Incubus performs at The Masonic in San Francisco on Sept. 24, 2019. Photos: Joaquin Cabello. SAN FRANCISCO — For a band coming from an underground scene, celebrating 20 years of a release is an important moment. For Incubus, it was the perfect reason to go on an extensive tour celebrating… SLIDESHOW: MIKA and Kiesza play new songs, new arrangements at the Fillmore Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr., MIKA MIKA performs at The Fillmore in San Francisco on Sept. 18, 2019. Photos: Joaquin Cabello SAN FRANCISCO — MIKA brought his Tiny Love Tiny Tour to the Fillmore Wednesday, giving longtime fans a preview of his forthcoming fifth album, My Name Is Michael Holbrook. The show was also a great excuse to put…	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1186
__label__wiki	0.518063	0.518063	Solving Mysteries Faster with Observability 1Hear about Netflix Edgar, a distributed troubleshooting platform. 2Learn about the importance of observability and what Netflix does about it. Everyone loves a good mystery, but not when it involves operating our services. Investigating production issues in a microservice architecture can make you feel like a detective, combing through evidence and gathering clues to reconstruct the scene of a crime, all while the clock is ticking. You hop from log store to dashboard, digging for details as you strive to unravel what really happened. All this time spent investigating is expensive, for engineers as well as customers -- and even then, finding an issue is not the same as resolving it! Edgar is a tool used and built by Netflix engineers to quickly investigate and solve production issues. Edgar starts with distributed tracing, which shows a request’s path through a complex system. But the request’s path is only a small part of the data available about a request. Dozens of dashboards hold their own insights on what happened, and it takes time for engineers to jump between individual dashboards. Edgar strives to get all this data in one place, supplementing traces with additional context like log correlation, metadata about services, and intelligent analysis. Not only does this help Netflix engineers investigate more efficiently, it empowers our customer service operations to access the same information. Our engineers and customer service operations rely on Edgar so they can quickly get our members back to enjoying their favorite movies and shows. You’ll leave this talk with an understanding of how we enhance distributed tracing with additional context like logs and metadata to resolve issues. You’ll see examples of how Edgar has paid off and hear about challenges we faced. Finally, we’ll inspire you to leverage the data you already have to help you and your team solve mysteries faster. What is the work you're doing today? I work on Edgar, which is a distributed troubleshooting platform. Edgar's main vision is helping engineers and all our users at Netflix solve problems faster. We're trying to utilize all the data sources we have to get insights out of that data in our UI so that users can dig less on their own. A lot of time troubleshooting means a lot of manual work for users. We're trying to aggregate that manual investigation into one place to speed up resolution. With Edgar you're taking distributed tracing data and you're pairing it up with logs and other tools. Exactly, yes. We use the distributed trace I.D. as a breadcrumb that we can search for in other sources. You're tagging your logs with your distributed trace I.D. and then you can also tag your logs with metadata. Let's say you're trying to watch a movie on Netflix. There's an I.D. for that movie or the content. In Edgar, we're able to take that trace I.D. and then go fetch the logs that are associated with it. And then also say, OK, you were trying to watch this piece of content. And here's what we know about that piece of content. In the long term, we'd love to have metrics and trends in there as well. But in the meantime, we aggregate traces, logs, and metadata by using that trace I.D. as the token that we can search for. The trace ID is per request. Do you also sort of correlate data for, eg, a session? That's a great question. The trace ID is per request. But yeah, we do have an umbrella over that, which is a session I.D.. You can look at all the steps within a session. At Netflix, somebody is going to press play and the content is going to start streaming. And then at some point they'll press pause or finish a show and the content will stop. And so in that umbrella of a session, there are certain events that need to happen. And so we're able to look for these things within a session to know what went wrong or what didn't happen or did happen inside of that broader context. So you know what needs to happen? You can search for that in Edgar's database and the traces. Exactly. In order for content to play successfully, there is a set of steps that need to happen. We need to get a license for the content and check if we can play that content in your area, for example. We need to figure out what resolution to provide based on your preferences and what your device supports and all of that. There's this checklist of steps that have associated logs. We’re able to look for the license acquisition, for example, and show if something went wrong in that phase. With Edgar, we want to help our users solve problems faster by correlating those pieces programmatically. In solving problems programmatically, are you also analyzing the logs with Jupiter or analysis tools? We don't use Jupyter notebooks in Edgar. We have an anomaly detection tool, Telltale, that analyzes trace data. Is Edgar a tool that's been coming along at Netflix over the past few years? Yes. The team started working on it in late 2016. It's grown in scope since we started. Initially, we were only focused on the playback experience and streaming video. We started with this targeted use case, then we found it was really useful for engineers outside of streaming video. Then we found that Edgar was useful to more personas than engineers, and we were able to expand more. From my perspective, looking at the observability and what trends are happening, I feel we're seeing more people talk about getting the three pillars of observability under the same roof, and we thought it was timely to talk about Edgar more broadly. What are your goals for the talk? What are the takeaways? I hope that people leave excited about observability and see the potential of correlating logs and traces. I have some concrete takeaways. I hope that users start tagging their logs with their trace IDs, for example, which would enable them to do some of the footwork that Edgar does, but on their own. I also hope that people leave with the thought that here are some things that Netflix experimented with that we could experiment with, too. Because that's really how Edgar started at Netflix. It was an opinionated experiment. I hope attendees are interested in what we experimented with and perhaps try something similar in their own organizations. Elizabeth Carretto Senior Software Engineer @Netflix Elizabeth Carretto is a Senior Software Engineer at Netflix in Productivity Engineering, where she builds UIs for the observability space. Her work focuses on delivering value from observability data to service operators through products like Edgar, a troubleshooting tool built on top of distributed tracing. She enjoys building tools that help engineers quickly understand an issue when they get paged in the middle of the night. 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__label__cc	0.715747	0.284253	Author: universityhospitalsplymouth December 18, 2020 by universityhospitalsplymouth It was the night before Christmas, when all through ED not a patient was stirring, except the drunk guy in 3. The nurses were stood by the station with poise, as all of a sudden the red phone made a noise. The doctor was quick to answer the call, and soon wrote the details of a terrible fall. The nurse in charge listened, as the doctor explained, “It’s someone called Nick, and he’s very bloodstained!” The team went to Resus to set up the bed, and a code red announced, due to damage to head. Away to the helipad the porters did dash, as news travelled fast, about the man and the crash. A guy with a beard had been on a roof, then slipped down the side for it was not skid proof. He was now immobile, in collar and blocks, it had happened close by, not far from the docks. “We’re coming by air, we gave txa, we won’t be that long” the paramedic did say. As quick as a flash, the consultant did come, With a hi, a hello and a where are you from? “Now Airway! Now Orthos! Now, Surgeons and Neuro! On, Belmont! On, Drug nurse! On, Scribe and CT! To the front of the booklet! Sign in we all must! Now stand ready! Stand ready! This is not time to fuss!” As the helicopter landed, and the trauma arrived, the team heard the hand over, and wondered if he’d survive. His red suit was cut off, the timer begun, and the lead asked for quiet, for the timid F1. “There are no signs of bleeding, just a bit by his ear, his airway is patent, his chest sounds are The X-ray was taken, the bloods they were sent, the check list was sounded, to CT they all went. They came back to Resus to await the result, and all gossiped intently about this curious adult. It’s Santa they joked and oh how they giggled, but he looked uneasy and started to wriggle. “Stay still you must, until we know all is well,” “But I need to get going” he started to yell. “I’ll just clean your wounds, as we wait the report,” he sighed, “ok fine” and let out a snort. His head wound was glued and no fractures to note, this mans incredibly lucky, all staff dared to quote. “Why were you there, on the building so tall?” “I couldn’t possibly tell you,” he had all enthralled. The radiologist called to confirm all was ok, the patient was sat up and started to say, “Thank you everyone, I feel really daft, but please get me some clothes, there’s a hell of a draft!” In NHS pjs, and a pair of grip socks, he borrowed the phone as he looked at the clock. He called up his buddy, he was anxious to go, he said he was worried about the incoming snow. Cannula out, he got up to leave, staff were all stunned at their Christmas Eve. They heard him exclaim, ‘ere he walked out of sight, “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!” By Junior Sister Ali Owen, adapted from the poem, ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’ by Clement Clark Moore LD and Autism champions week This week, we are celebrating the Autism and Learning Disability Champion Awards for 2020 founded for hospital staff or teams that have provided an exemplary service and care for patients with a Learning Disability (LD) or who are Autistic. Usually each year we have an award ceremony with a celebratory lunch attended by the winners, people who use our hospital services and our staff members. This year, due to COVID, we are celebrating online with each day dedicated to different champions. We think it’s very important that in spite of the COVID pandemic we still take time out to recognise, thank and congratulate individuals and teams in the incredible care that they give to improve the experience and feelings of our wonderful patients. It’s inspiring to see in their amazing efforts that the trust’s Reasonable Adjustment Charter is making such a difference in promoting personalised and compassionate care, benefitting both their patients and staff. We hope the award winners inspire others to show small changes and reasonable adjustments can make a big difference. This is a reminder that it isn’t things that make changes – it is people. Once again a big CONGRATULATIONS and a huge thank you from all the LD and Autism Liaison teams, our CEO Ann James, Chief Nurse Lenny Byrne, Deputy Chief Nurse Bev Allingham, and most of all from our patients. Monday’s champions Richard Littlejohn Richard Littlejohn and Liam Taylor: A key element of the Autism pilot has been to collect data that can be used for trust reports required to demonstrate the various aspects of service use and improvement. Both Richard and Liam have responded quickly and thoroughly to the requests made. Their contribution and attention to detail has been instrumental in the service audit processes. This has been highly valued by the Autism Service. The Minor Injury Unit with Matron Nigel Booth and LDL nurses Natasha and Lesley The Minor Injury Unit at UHP: Since moving to the Nuffield site the MIU team, supported by Stuart Quarterman, have ensured that they are accessible to patients with additional needs. This has included working with the LD Team’s Independent Advocate: making an easy read leaflet so patients know whether they need to go to the ED or MIU, making a short film explaining where the MIU is and how to access it and sticking a green line inside the building so patients can make their own way to the x-ray room from the main reception and back again. Tuesday’s champions Kate Bamforth with winner Abbie Vincent Abbie Vincent : Abbie has been an immense help to the Autism service both through her dedication to her role as Chair for aDAPt (Derriford Autism Partnership). During the first COVID lockdown, when even though she was having to work from home, she took time to assist us with developing resources. This has helped the service to achieve areas on the work plan that would have been a challenge to complete without Abbie’s assistance. It has been a pleasure to have her working alongside us. Natasha Teague with winner Kristina Ashe Kristina Ashe: Having supported Kristina to make easy-read leaflets for patients during the first lockdown the team’s Independent Advocate asked her to consider being a link practitioner for the department. Since she agreed Kristina has been incredibly proactive and ensured everyone who works within Rowan House has been enrolled on the Learning Disability and Autism Awareness e-learning course, colour photocopied a bank of accessible leaflets and put them in most of the clinic rooms and created a team G-drive with a link to the patient resources page of the Learning Disability Liaison Team’s page on the trust website. Wednesday’s champions Malcolm Collins and team Malcolm Collins: Malcolm volunteered to help us ensure that alerts are in the notes of Autistic patients that we have identified and to continue to do this in the future. This action has been extremely helpful to the Autism Service as we have been able to use the time that would have been spent on this task on other key areas of our work plan; therefore achieving more for this group of patients. These alerts support the identification of patients who may benefit from Reasonable Adjustments, so the fact that this is being done promptly has a positive impact on patient care. Alison James Alison James: Alison has been nominated for this award due to the amazing work she has done within the specialist dentistry service for patients with learning disabilities. She works closely with the LD Team to ensure that people who are scared, worried or have extreme anxiety are able to get their dental treatment and has gone above and beyond in her care. Thursday’s champions Julie Overnell and the Postbridge Team with LDL/Autism Service Manager Saoise Read Julie Overnell and Postbridge: Julie has been proactive in arranging for her team to attend the Understanding Autism training and is planning to set up further training bespoke to her department. Postbridge have worked together with the Autism Service to react to challenges that have faced Autistic patients, particularly since the COVID restrictions added to the high anxiety that this group of patients already feel when attending the hospital. Julie and her team have been responded promptly and effectively when issues have arisen, ensuring that patients have the best possible experience on their ward. James Metcalfe James Metcalfe: James has been nominated for this award for making reasonable adjustments to ensure that people with learning disabilities get timely investigations. He uses the Learning Disability GA clinic regularly so that patients with additional needs can have the treatment they need. Friday’s champions Dr Mark Perry’s team Dr Mark Perry & Team: Some individuals who are Autistic can struggle with accessing healthcare due to a lack of knowledge and understanding of their challenges by healthcare professionals. Mark and the rheumatology team have taken the time to listen to a particular patient who has had years of difficulties within healthcare and whose health management has suffered as a result. They have taken on board advice from the Autism Service regarding the reasons for the historical events that have taken place and have looked past preconceptions to work together to provide the patient with individualised care. This willingness to be open to advice and to give the patient the time required with an understanding of the communication difficulties has been instrumental in a vast improvement in the patient’s quality of life and the start of rebuilding of trust of healthcare services. Jill Sargent Jill Sargent: Jill has been given this award for raising awareness of patients with a learning disability admitted to the ward, highlighting concerns of others who may not be alerted to the team and responding in a personalised way to individuals who may be more problematic when trying to obtain bloods and cannulation. Follow the University Hospitals Plymouth Learning Disability Liaison Team on Facebook: DerrifordT and Twitter: @DerrifordT and the University Hospitals Plymouth Autism Service on Facebook: DerrifordAutism and Twitter @Derriford Autism Posted in LD and Autism Champions Week, Uncategorized \| Tagged autism, LD, Learning disabilities \| Leave a comment December 9, 2020 by universityhospitalsplymouth Emergency Department staff take solace in ‘Coffee and Vent’ sessions at Devon hospital Dr Annette Rickard, Consultant in Emergency Medicine When the global pandemic hit the UK, NHS emergency teams knew their challenging jobs were about to get harder. Staff that work in the Emergency Department at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) are no strangers to working in a high-pressure environment. As the largest acute hospital and major trauma centre for the South West Peninsula, they could anticipate what was coming. For many clinicians across the UK this was a terrifying time. “The problem was perceived before it had really hit us. We know emergency medicine is hard at the front door.” The Trust’s Clinical Psychologists, Counsellors, Occupational Health and Organisational Development teams came together to help. They wanted to provide psychological and practical support to those experiencing difficulty or mental health crises. There was also a need for early intervention to protect the workforce from psychological distress and the potential for sickness absence that could put further pressure on the service. From the resulting multi-pronged strategy, one of the projects implemented was a safe space for colleagues to talk. Dr Annette Rickard, Consultant in Emergency Medicine at UHP said that in normal times, she would be able to invite close colleagues who were struggling for a coffee and chat. As Covid-19 made that impossible, she set up a virtual space to talk, in an informal setting. The virtual ‘Coffee and Vent’ sessions were launched. Annette said: “The problem was perceived before it had really hit us. We know emergency medicine is hard at the front door. We know that frontline staff are at risk from burnout and PTSD. My first job was to publicise the virtual invitation into my space for a cup of tea and chat.” The resulting conversations were a great success. 20, one hour-long Coffee and Vent sessions took place between March and October 2020, with varying numbers of attendees from just five people, up to 20 participants. Helping to facilitate the safe discussion was Staff Counsellor Natalie Ashley, who helped hold the space and support people if they became upset or distressed. The Trust lead for Safety Culture and Psychological Safety, Matt Hill – with experience of working in the Emergency Department – was also on hand. Staff Counsellor Natalie Ashley Annette explained: “I gave a pre-amble at the start of each session for the benefit of any newcomers, stating that this would have been an actual coffee at my house where people could relax and chat about whatever was on their chests, or just enjoy coffee and listen to colleagues. “You could say anything you liked. If people had any concerns about safety they could escalate those to an Emergency Medicine Consultant. “Using the private chat function, we were able to signpost people directly. We had all sorts of conversations, sometimes related to Covid, and sometimes not.” Themes discussed included work rotas, managing time for non-clinical work, team working and how to avoid silos, communication and leadership, and how to manage ‘post-COVID extraordinary effort fatigue’. Annette added: “It was an opportunity to talk about issues where we could affect change within the department, but some of the conversations were just about listening. “Some of our colleagues were at home with Covid at the time, some were shielding and feeling isolated, and it was a way of connecting us all. “Many colleagues become regulars at dialling in, and it was particularly popular with the last rotation of doctors. “The psychologist that joined us on those calls has become a friend of the Emergency Department and has been able to reach out to individuals on a more personal level. It worked really well.” Comments from participants: “The last group I found extremely beneficial especially after you all left, I had a sort of unofficial counselling session with Natalie, which I really appreciated.” “Great session today and well hosted. There were some really interesting points in the conversation. I really liked the talk of teams and huddles and how they build connection and have practical benefits. I also liked the way the leadership behaviours were identified and recognised as being helpful. These are incredibly powerful.” “Truly everyone is a legend and we need to keep that respect for each other, we are the ones who need to clap for each other.” “We have the best ED in the world with the best people in the world. We are the only ones who can make it a better place for all of us.” “Great session, really well hosted! I am keen and happy to be part of future sessions. Really interesting themes that definitely need attention and thinking about by us and the wider Trust.” “Thank you and love you all amazing people. It will all be over soon and history for our children to learn from. Keep the ED family together” For more information about support for NHS staff visit: https://people.nhs.uk/ NHS People guides and bitesize learning Running a 10-minute pause space Supporting others in difficult times Managing with kindness, civility and respect Click here to visit the University Hospitals Plymouth Support Hub. Posted in COVID19, My Experience \| Tagged Covid-19, Emergency Department, Staff Support \| Leave a comment November 11, 2020 by universityhospitalsplymouth A Trust perspective – Advanced Practice Week Normally awareness weeks in this trust would involve banners and cakes, this year however, as we are all very aware, things are a little different. But we do still want to raise awareness of the exciting role that is Advanced Practice, so we will do so from a distance, definitely a social distance. If you want to join in on the week on social media, share using hashtags #AdvPracWeek20 and @uhp_nhs. To help celebrate, a range of staff in Advanced Practice roles have given their experiences and thoughts about what this role means to them. Tasha Kendall and Kim Pauling, Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioners (APNPs). We both started within Paediatrics as the other APNPs were leaving, and therefore it was down to the two of us to pave the way for how APNPs could work within the department in the long term. We now have a trainee in post and we are hoping to recruit more to expand our team and to meet the demand on our services. Between us we cover: the Children’s Assessment Unit, Woodcock Ward, Wildgoose Ward, Paediatric Outpatients and hold the crash bleeps. We work autonomously and alongside the paediatric medical team, whilst supporting the nursing team too. Our job within paediatrics is extremely varied, one day we could be teaching on medical inductions or departmental nurse training days, or creating patient information leaflets. On another we could be clinical and doing our prolonged jaundice and faltering growth clinics, seeing patients on CAU or helping in ED resus. We love the opportunities our role has and continues to present to us, and as a team we are passionate about driving quality improvement and change for our colleagues and the children that we see. It is a real privilege doing this job, and helping the children and their families in doing so. Anna Jones, Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) Lead for Acute Medication. The role of the advanced clinical practitioner in acute medicine began when I qualified six years ago and now we have five others currently in post, with some of those qualifying very soon. We cover the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU), the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) and the Acute Frailty Unit (AFU) working alongside the medical team. We work independently alongside the consultants and aim to promote same day emergency care (SDEC) pathways, especially in the AAU. We thrive on looking at new ways of working to ensure the best patient Journey is given to the patient. We are all able to prescribe and arrange diagnostics which means we can work more independently Working as an ACP in acute medicine means I am able to support the doctors who are rotated as we provide sound knowledge of the pathways like SDEC as well as the services we offer to try and discharge patients the same day. We also work closely with the emergency department to ensure patients who require a medical review can have this the same day, preventing a need for a bed. Having a nursing background really does provide diversity to our patients and enables us to also support the team holistically. We can also provide teaching to our nursing colleagues improving their clinical knowledge thus improving clinical decision making and patient care. It’s a very rewarding job and each day we are learning new skills and knowledge which we can share with each other. Diane Keeling, Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (ANNP). It is almost 20 years since a team of ANNPs were founded at Derriford. As we celebrate Advanced Practice week, we have a well established team of eight ANNPs with an additional trainee ANNP and a MSc ANNP pathway to secure our future workforce. As ANNPs, we work across the four pillars of advanced practice. Adept in enhanced clinical skills, across a wide range of gestational ages, form those born as early as 23 weeks gestation to those born at full term; whilst having comprehensive knowledge, clinical reasoning and complex decision making capabilities, enabling us to lead in the management of neonatal care and interventions. The team practice across several areas of neonatal care from delivery room resuscitation, within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Transitional Care ward and postnatal wards and transportation within the south west peninsula, supporting our medical, nursing, and midwifery colleagues in providing a high standard of care to our smallest, most vulnerable patients and their families. Rosie Forbes, Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) in Oesophago-gastric. I am a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner with the Oesophago-gastric (OG) team at the Trust. Prior to progressing into the advanced practice field, I gained experience in surgical and critical care nursing. I am currently studying for a Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice which enables me to assess and examine patients, formulate a working diagnosis, request investigations and prescribe medications to support efficient and timely care for patients. My day-to-day role involves requesting and interpreting investigations, reviewing and prescribing medications, and assessing deteriorating patients who are under the care of the UGI/OG team across the surgical wards. I also frequently spend time with the surgical on-call team on the SAU; assessing, diagnosing, and commencing treatment plans for surgical patients. From time-to-time I attend outpatient clinics, theatre, and MDT meetings to enhance my knowledge and broaden my skills in the field of UGI/OG surgery. I plan to finish my MSc in 2022. I am also keen to continue improving my skills in assessing and diagnosing surgical conditions, both in the inpatient and outpatient clinic setting. Furthermore, I hope to undertake training in surgical skills so that I am able to assist my surgeon colleagues in theatre. Louise Walker, Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Plastic Surgery. There are three ANP’s within the Plastic Surgery Team (currently two trainees and one qualified). Working primarily within the remit of Trauma our role was originally used to take the on-call bleep away from the junior doctors so they would be able to attend theatre for training. When we are on-call we receive referrals from all over Devon and Cornwall from a variety of practitioners. On a day to day basis we speak to people working in ED’s MIU’s, GP practices as well as dealing with referrals from inside Derriford. It is a wide and varied job; we make clinical decisions about treatment and follow up, deciding whether the patient needs to be seen immediately, at some point that the same day or within the next couple of days in our trauma clinic. We are also the first point of call for any patients in our own Emergency Department who need a Plastic Surgery input. The role also includes being part of the trauma meeting and ward round (if possible) each day. As part of our work to develop the Plastic Surgery service one of our ANP’s implemented a telemedicine system for burns referrals in the Southwest. We were the first Trust to use it and it is now being utilised in other areas of the network. We would like to develop the role further with the implementation of a minor ops training programme so patients with less complex injuries do not have to go to main theatre, and the trainees are moving forward with Non Medical Prescribing to provide further autonomy to the role. Ash Lowther, Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) in Emergency Medicine. We are a good sized team and have literally gone from strength to strength over the last five years, we still have two of the original ACP’s that started at the inception of the project – Emma and Becky. We have 17 in total made up of one Senior ACP who has already credentialed and was the first ED ACP in Devon and Cornwall to credential with RCEM. Four senior ACP’s (post masters and NMP and in the third year of the RCEM portfolio), 10 trainee ACP’S (a mix of year one, two and three), and three military trainee ACP’s and varying levels on the programme. Our ACP’s are from both a nursing and paramedic background. The ACP team now cover an almost 24/7 service and we hope that one day there will be a senior ACP on every shift in ED and that we will all have a core set of skills such as US skills, advanced resus skills, experienced decision making skills with the ability to work at the front door of the department and leadership skills to be able to manage individual areas within the ED. We work alongside the medical team in ED and are expected to see the next patient in the queue regardless of their presentation, we are really well supported by an excellent ED consultant and senior doctor team. The senior ACP’s closely supervise the trainee ACP’s to develop them in readiness for their year 1 ACAT (end of year sign off). Some of the things we do but not an exhausted list; Majors Clinician, START Clinician, Trauma Primary Survey, Trauma Team leader, Cardiac arrest team leader, Ultrasound in trauma and for venous access, Chest drain insertion, Paediatric ED, Covid ED Clinician, Nurse education, Governance presentations, Management Meetings and Quality Improvement projects We hope to increase our team at a steady rate to what the departmental needs are, we are excited to be involved in helping to shape the future of the department which includes assisting with focus groups around the new department, teaching and mentoring the workforce both nursing and medical, but mostly we look forward to continuing to see patients as there are plenty of them in ED! Wanna know more come and find one of us for a chat. We are so excited about the UHP celebrations for Advanced Practice Week 2020. Tissue Viability are helping to #stopthepressure The Tissue Viability Team at UHP are here to work with patients who have particular needs in terms of skin integrity, wounds and pressure ulcers. Lead Tissue Viability Clinical Nurse Specialist, Siobhan Mccoulough, writes about the different models of care and the importance of aSSKINg ahead of Stop the Pressure Day on 19 November. Two of the Tissue Viability Team – Siobhan and Emma The SSKIN bundle has been identified as a key process/intervention in pressure ulcer prevention which has been tested widely since its development in the Ascension Hospital system in 2004 in the USA and more recently across the UK in programmes such as the 1000 Lives campaign, Transforming Care in Wales and Stop the Pressure Collaborative across the Midlands and East of England. The bundle methodology was designed to facilitate consistency in practice. This developed a blueprint for change in pressure ulcer prevention. Part of this blueprint involved defining and prioritising best known evidence and practices, into a ‘bundle of care’. The original SSKIN care bundle focusing on four key aspects of preventative care: Surface, Skin inspection, Keep moving, Incontinence, and Nutrition. This above model has been in use as a gold standard for prevention and management of pressure ulcers. Initially brought over to the UK in 2004, it was launched first in Wales in 2009, Scotland in 2011 and adopted by NHS England in 2012. It has slowly been incorporated into acute settings in England . It has shown great results for not just reducing the amount of pressure ulcer incidences but raising awareness of the main components needed to be risk assessed and monitored for the at risk resident/patient. This model is often benchmarked while investigating pressure ulcers as routine, such as root cause analysis. If any of the above SSKIN care components were not included in the individual’s care plan, or there are clear gaps in this model, it may indicate improvement is needed in the care setting. As a CQC specialist advisor it is this model that I use first as a benchmark when checking care records and practices. I have been completing root cause analysis for pressure ulcers in the community and long-term care settings for many years. As a tissue viability nurse and investigator clear emerging themes and gaps come up time and time again. When meeting with colleagues here in the UK and looking at international research, these challenges are similar. One of these challenges is that the risk assessment completed may not have been holistic and did not incorporate all of the above model of prevention. Whilst the Waterlow, Braden are tools for risk assessing, the research shows that they do not allow for individualised care planning and our dated assessment tools. The updated Purpose T assessment tool developed in Leeds University by Dr Suzanne Coleman uses up-to-date research methods to develop its tool. However none of these tools will tell you that your resident will refuse to be repositioned due to pain or not wanting to lie on their side etc, or that they tend to lean on their left elbow for most of the day. This must come from your observations and interventions explored. The other is where the resident has full capacity or reduced capacity and there is an informal or formal carer in place that information must be given to them so that they understand their own risks to their skin, thus being able to make informed decisions with their care plan. Or that the carers fully understand how to prevent a pressure ulcer and know the early stages, such as non-blanching erythema (Category 1 Pressure ulcer), so that they can report. It is great, therefore, that the NHS improvement updated recommendations have included two more letters to the acronym SSKIN, namely A – Assessment and G – Giving information. The new recommended guidelines therefore are as below: A – ASSESSMENT S – SURFACE S – SKIN INSPECTION K – KEEP MOVING I – INCONTINENCE N – NUTRITION AND HYDRATION G – GIVING INFORMATION ASSKING NHS trusts in England have been implementing the SSKIN bundles since 2012. The aSSKINg update has been implemented at UHP and the below video explaining these principles will be mandatory for all clinical new starters as part of their mandatory training. Click to access aSSKINg-together.pdf A aSSKINg UHP video by the Tissue Viability Team can be found below: The full brief of the NHS improvement recommendations including the ASSKING model is found below: Click to access Pressure_ulcer_core_curriculum.pdf Whatever stage you are at for pressure ulcer prevention care planning, don’t forget to share your journey and successes at #stopthepressure on Twitter which is the national # for improvement, support and sharing of information. Posted in Tissue Viability \| Tagged #stopthepressure, Tissue Viability \| Leave a comment November 6, 2020 by universityhospitalsplymouth World Radiography Day is celebrated on 8 November each year The date marks the anniversary of the discovery of x-radiation by Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895. This year we are celebrating WRD with blogs from our UHP Radiography colleagues. Helene Baudains – CT Radiographer and CT Head Reporting Radiographer My favourite thing about being a radiographer is the variety of patients you see and multidisciplinary teams you work with on a daily basis. We work in every part of the hospital, day and night and are always in demand. Being a Radiographer is more than just taking x-rays and although you are with a patient for often a short period of time the impact you can have on them and their care can be huge. I am lucky enough to have been able to train as an Advanced Practitioner in CT head reporting whilst clinically being a CT Radiographer. This had allowed me to actively engage in helping to diagnose abnormalities found on a CT Head, and when working clinically, scanning patients from a large variety of backgrounds, ranging from GP, oncology trial, paediatric, major trauma and acute stroke patients, to name just a few. I work with a fantastic team who are highly skilled in what they do and support each other really well. Although some days can be challenging, I wouldn’t change the job I am in. Chris Bowen – Radiotherapy Services Manager I graduated from the South Wales School of Radiography as a Therapeutic Radiographer in 1993 and started work in Plymouth shortly after in 1994. Since qualification I have worked at all levels of the job and gained a wealth of experience over the years, working with many wonderful colleagues and patients. My job is very varied and no two days are the same. One day I could be attending a full day of meetings the next I could be donning a uniform and helping out with clinical work. Over the years Radiotherapy has developed at a great rate offering many development opportunities and fulfils the profession ethos of lifelong learning. There are many varied roles in Radiotherapy including: · External Beam Treatment Delivery · Brachytherapy Treatment Delivery · Patient Support Services · Pre-treatment Radiographers performing CT scans · Clinical Site Specific Radiographers · Radiotherapy Planning The best thing about my role is being able to manage and develop our passionate and dedicated group of Therapeutic Radiographers. Their skill and commitment to provide exemplary treatment delivery and outstanding patient care to improve the patient experience is truly inspiring and I am proud to be able to work with such a brilliant group. Louise Hancock – Lead Practice Educator, Diagnostic Radiographer and University Clinical Tutor After graduating from the University of Exeter in 2010 I started my career as a Diagnostic Radiographer at UHPT within the X-ray department as Trauma and Plain film radiographer. I studied to be a radiographer as a mature student, knowing I wanted a more fulfilling career. Diagnostic radiography offered that, as it gave me the opportunity to work as part of team with patients and carers to deliver high levels of patient care, whilst providing a diagnosis to support treatments and aid recovery. The part of my role I enjoyed most was teaching others. This led me to pursue Post Graduate study in Clinical Education and I now have a dual role as the Lead Practice Educator within the Plain Film Imaging department and a University Clinical Tutor for the University of Exeter Medical Imaging programme. I love the opportunity both my roles present in shaping the future of the profession by educating the radiographers of here and now, and tomorrow. I have the privilege of working with passionate radiographers and students who feel proud of the role they play in the healthcare system. As a team we have shown ourselves to be resilient, adaptable and compassionate. Sarah Hitchcock – Band 6 Urology Lead Therapeutic Radiographer My Name is Sara Hitchcock. I’ve been qualified for just under five years and the best part of my job is the patients. As we see the majority of patients for an extended period of time, being able to build a relationship with them and knowing that you are there to help is so rewarding. In our role we are involved with the planning and delivery of patients radiotherapy treatment, as well as providing pastoral care for them throughout. As the Urology Lead I work particularly close with the Consultants and Specialist Nurses to continuously improve and advance our care for this specific group of patients. I found out about therapeutic radiographers when I was in Primary school, as my auntie had cancer and I would go with her to some of her radiotherapy appointments. The kindness and support the staff gave my auntie through this tough time inspired me to become a therapeutic radiographer myself. Michelle Kapoor – Trauma Plain Film Radiographer Hello, my name is Michelle, and I am a Trauma Plain film Diagnostic Radiographer performing X-rays, who circulates through the general imaging department which includes; In-patients, Out-patients and GP patients which includes orthopaedics and oncology And Theatre and Mobile imaging. The role is very varied and I can find myself working with a huge range of different patients in any given week. I have been a radiographer for just over a year, I always been interested in anatomy and working with people, and found radiography through work experience at this hospital. My role entails not only delivering high quality diagnostic imaging and patient care but also teaching and supervising newly qualified radiographers and students. I feel like I have learnt so much in the last year working on the front line and COVID has definitely made this year interesting to say the least. I feel so lucky to have such a great team who have supported me through this unique experience. Plymouth is such a lovely place to work and while it is home for me, I can’t say it has ever been boring. Jeanette Owen – Lead Radiographer Theatre and Mobile Imaging I am a Radiographer with 30 years’ experience, leading a team of radiographers delivering the Mobile Plain Film and Theatre Fluoroscopy Imaging service to 33 theatres and 40 wards, including four ITU’s. My patients are at the centre of what I do. Every day is different, requiring me to simultaneously spin a multitude of plates. Today I start with imaging an acutely unwell ITU patient with head and severe bilateral leg injuries in trauma theatre. The four hour operation requires skill and special accuracy to manage complex imaging using an image intensifier, enabling the surgeon to align and fix the patient’s fractures. During this time I am also answering my bleep; wards requiring urgent mobile plain film chest x-rays on sick patients, theatres requiring unanticipated imaging, other theatres changing the order of their lists and altering the times that imaging is required. The fluctuating demands need constant management and co-ordination of the imaging service, continuous liaising with different services and staff groups – it’s all about excellent communication. Amongst other tasks: incidents to investigate, equipment requiring fixing, job references, appraisals, audit, bookings to organise, equipment trials, and looking after my work tribe. It’s challenging, insanely busy, fulfilling and I still love it. Janet Villars – Sonographer I have always wanted to work within the medical profession and after spending time in a radiography department at age 16 I knew that this was the career path for me. Post qualifying, I started rotaring through fluroroscopy, mobile and theatres, general and orthopaedic Xray, with my most favourite in ED Xray. After 3years I specialised in paediatrics which involved neonatal mobile Xrays, MDT meetings, skeletal surveys and educating colleagues in paediatric issues. During this time I also worked in Ugandan and Kenyan hospitals, which was where my love of ultrasound began. When a training post came up, there was no doubt that I wanted to apply! I have the privilege of sharing in people’s life experiences, whether it be the joy (or sometimes sadness) of baby scanning, assessing ongoing treatment in patients, including abdominal, gynaecology and fertility specialities. I enjoy meeting people from different walks of life and putting them at ease whilst trying to find a cause for their symptoms. I was once told that I’d never regret training in ultrasound and that I really can make a difference to someone’s life and make or break their day. This has never yet proved me wrong! If you want to join the day on social media, share photos using the hashtags #myradcolleague #WRD2020, and tagging @uhp_nhs on Twitter. October 30, 2020 by universityhospitalsplymouth Occupational Therapy Week: What do occupational therapists do? The 2nd to the 6th November is Occupational Therapy Week. Normally, we’d be enticing you to find out more about Occupational Therapy (OT) with an information stand and cakes at the main entrance of the hospital, but the current situation sadly precludes us from doing so. However, as a department, we wanted to take this opportunity to shout (from a distance) about what we believe to be the best profession in the world! To understand what an occupational therapist does, it is important to first understand the meaning of “occupation”. In our role, an occupation refers to any activity that our patients want or need to do to function throughout a normal day. Although everyone’s occupations vary, they generally fall within the categories of work, leisure, and self-care. For example, each morning we wake up and have a shower (self-care), drive the car or ride the bus to our jobs (work), and come home to have dinner and watch television or read a book (leisure). We often take for granted how challenging it can be for our patients to complete these seemingly basic occupations if they have a physical or psychological barrier to overcome. As acute occupational therapists, we can assess our patients to identify their barriers to occupation and provide creative solutions to overcome them through the provision of adaptive aids and equipment, packages of care, referring onward to the appropriate community services, and educating families and carers. At University Hospitals Plymouth, we work in a number of specialities including hand therapy, health care of the elderly, general medicine and surgery, trauma and orthopaedics, stroke, neurosurgery, and admissions avoidance within emergency care. Although each of these specialities has a unique impact on a patient’s journey, we all share the same core principle: to utilise a holistic (physical and mental) approach to enable a patient to achieve their full potential and remain as independent as possible. Whilst occupational therapy is only a small part of the patient journey, a small change can create a big impact on health, wellbeing, and reduce the number of hospital admissions. Posted in Awareness week \| Tagged awareness week, occupational therapy \| Leave a comment An Employee App for our #1BigTeam The app is currently in testing phase, so some functions are incomplete. If you install the test version, it will automatically upgrade you to the live version upon launch. Please share your thoughts on the test version under ‘Your Feedback’ on the main menu – Thank You We’ve worked on staff feedback to bring together some of the most popular information and functions via your smartphone. You can expect to be able to: Access the UHP Support Hub Get the latest jobs and training listings* Book annual leave and manage rosters Access eLearning and payslips View Trust news, bulletins and updates** Apple (iPhone 7 and up): Copy and paste the follow redeem code into the Redeem Code section of the app store to unlock the app download: 7ANNAHKEYP4M Android (v4.4 and up): Visit the Google Play store to download 20 October is International Pharmacy Technician Day My life as a Pharmacy Technician My name is Lesley, and I work as a pharmacy technician at University Hospitals Plymouth. When you work in the NHS the job is ever-changing. Being part of the pharmacy family, we integrate with these changes to always improve systems of work and processes that lead to better patient centred care. My technician career has spanned over 30 years and even now, the role is evolving. In the last year alone the pharmacy technician role has changed to a two year apprenticeship with college providers. Pharmacy technicians, in the not so distanced past were not recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Society. That has all changed and we are now registered professionals. I would highly recommend anyone seeking a career in the NHS to have a look at the challenging varied and exciting role of pharmacy technician. As a Mum and Grandma (my daughter is a pharmacy technician) I would endorse anyone seeking a fulfilling career in healthcare to look at pharmacy services. Previous to this I worked as an auxiliary nurse and as a physio aid at St Peters Hospital in Surrey. On relocating to Plymouth I decided to pursue a change of career. I still wanted to be involved in healthcare so I researched other healthcare roles. Looking at all these exciting roles, the job of a trainee pharmacy technician appealed to me. I was under no illusions and knew that studying to be a technician would be challenging, as I also had a young family at the time. I successfully applied for a trainee technician job in a retail community pharmacy. This period of learning consisted of in-house training over three years. The skills I learned were first as a counter assistant, which included labelling and dispensing prescription medicines, over the counter sales and consultation skills. I found the patient contact very rewarding; helping and advising patients with their medication regimes (within my capabilities and professional boundaries). Having completed my counter assistant’s course and gaining experience, I progressed to trainee technician. Part of this role is to train to check and sign-off dispensed prescriptions. I was aware that training to be the person responsible for signing off patients medications before they left the pharmacy was a massive responsibility. These were skills that I embraced. I developed not only as a pharmacy technician but also as a person. I get a lot of job satisfaction that has stayed with me throughout my career processing people’s medications. Although working in the community pharmacy was a brilliant job, I wanted to seek other opportunities and skills that pharmacy technicians could have in their portfolio. These opportunities were predominately hospital based. I then made a career decision to move from retail to hospital services. Once again this was a decision that was not easy for me to make as my family were still quite young and moving into the hospital environment taking on new skills and challenges once again was something I wanted to embrace. My decision was rewarded as I took on new roles such as medicines management controlled drugs processes; I also trained as an inanimate keyworker assessor. Other responsibilities that I have been involved in are taking our pharmacy services from a centralised system to ward based. This involved training staff to work on the wards which I had vast experience from my medicines management role. Pharmacy is a fast-paced ever-changing environment and no two days are ever the same. This keeps the role interesting and fulfilling as we are constantly learning new skills. I enjoy being a Pharmacy Technician and feel we have a positive impact on patient care by providing an efficient service and enabling a smooth transition back into the primary care setting. I have been a Pharmacy Technician for around three years but have worked in pharmacy for over 10 years. I started my journey in community pharmacy and made the transition into hospital pharmacy 18 months ago to broaden my skill set. The two year pharmacy technician course is not the end of the training process as we are continually learning every day and there are several further courses available for our personal development. I completed the Accuracy Checking course whilst still in community pharmacy enabling me to relieve the pressure on the pharmacist(s) by conducting the final accuracy check on prescriptions before they leave the pharmacy department. Since joining the amazing team at Derriford I have also enrolled onto the Medicines Optimisation course which enables me to spend time on the wards with the patients ensuring any medication they have brought into hospital is suitable for use and facilitating inpatient supply requests and preparation of TTAs. I am also able to be part of the Medicines Reconciliation process which ensures patients are prescribed all of their regular medication prior to admission whilst they are a hospital inpatient. Although the bulk of my day consists of spending time on the wards fulfilling my Medicines Optimisation role and labelling, dispensing and accuracy checking prescriptions there are several other aspects to my role. I could be involved in the dispensing of specialist hospital only medication that requires specific monitoring, such as clozapine or in stock management to ensure stock levels are correct in order to fulfil requests in a timely manner. I may also spend time in the controlled drugs room dispensing medications that have the potential for abuse and thus specific legal requirements for dispensing. I also contribute to the dispensing of medication for specific outpatient clinics such as Dermatology, REI and Neurology. The History of BAME Nurses in the United Kingdom Rez Rodgers, Vice Chair of the University Hospital Plymouth BAME Network, pens a blog about the influence of overseas workers on the beginnings of the NHS… The post-war labour minister Aneurin Bevin believed that society should collectively contribute to a healthcare system with equal opportunity and availability to all, and thus the foundation of the Nation Health Service was born in July 1948. However, due to the impact of World War I and II on the British economy, medical professionals were hard to recruit; men returning from the war did not want to fulfil a job requiring long working hours and women, after performing men’s jobs whilst at war, discovered more career opportunities and developments outside of the traditional marriage and domestic roles. After World War II had left the British economy depleted, the government advertised to 16 of the then Commonwealth and former colonial countries, including Poland, Ireland, Malaysia, India and the Caribbean, to recruit nursing staff. Between 1948-1961, almost half a million people living in England and Wales were born overseas, the majority of which included the Caribbean Islands. Senior nursing staff travelled from Britain to Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago to recruit individuals between the ages of 18-30 years who were willing to commit to a three-year contract. Following the next two decades, steady streams of nurses were recruited to meet the demands of the UK and improved patient health conditions and staffing shortages within the NHS. Upon arrival in the UK, only a few were met at train stations and taken to their contracted hospital, and many were left to find their own way. The nurses were grouped together in housing blocks next to the hospitals they were placed at, and were often placed with nurses from other Commonwealth countries. As one former nurse reported, “when anyone new came and brought food, the girls got together, sitting on the floor…like a big family…dividing it up between all of us.” This provided a support system and community whilst living away from their loved ones. Two types of qualifications existed for nursing: the internationally recognised State Registered Nurse (SRN) and the State Enrolled Nurse (SEN) which allowed practice solely in the UK. After achieving and qualifying as a practising nurse, many could not progress higher and would not be promoted at all. Job roles were restricted to areas of the highest need, including psychiatry, geriatrics and hospitals for those terminally ill; overseas nurses were also more likely to be given anti-social hours and night shifts which were poorly staffed. During such shifts, nurses reported having to be wholly in charge of patients with no adjustments made in pay. Moreover, nurses were exposed to many discriminatory attitudes, racial slurs and even violence from patients who would throw their possessions at them; one nurse stated, “we were treated differently…but we didn’t worry because we know what we wanted to achieve and what we had to do and we did it.” Nursing authorities argued that racial characteristics limited intellectual capabilities and motivational levels to achieve the international nursing qualification, thus many overseas nurses were forced into the state-enrolled nursing qualification which limited their options even further if they wanted to leave the UK. In the 1960s, health minister Enoch Powell championed overseas recruitment as it provided ‘cheap labour, reduced wastage and undermined the [NHS staffing] shortage argument’ however this simultaneously strengthened his campaign against nurses’ pay claim, thus used the influx of BAME Nurses in 1960s as a weapon against unequal unequal/discriminatory pay. Policy, H., 2020. Immigration And The National Health Service: Putting History To The Forefront. [online] History & Policy. [Online] http://historyandpolicy.org/policy-papers/papers/immigration-and-the-national-health-service-putting-history-to-the-forefron [Accessed on: 28/09/20]. McDowell, L. (2018) How Caribbean migrants helped to rebuild Britain. In British Library. [Online] bl.uk/windrush/articles/how-caribbean-migrants-rebuilt-britain [Accessed on: 28/09/20] Ali, L. (2018) Caribbean Women and the NHS. In B:M 2020. 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__label__cc	0.537739	0.462261	The Irish FIRE Podcast https://podcast.firepodcast.ie/feed.xml Michael Houghton is originally from New Zealand and is now settled in Ireland. Join him as he shares his journey of chasing financial freedom in an Irish context. Ep 30: Talking money with Aoife Gaffney In this episode, Michael talks to Aoife Gaffney, AKA Prudence Money Penny. Aoife is a Certified Behavioural Money Coach (CMC), Accredited Business All Stars Thought Leader, professional speaker and writer and former financial adviser. Michael interviews Aoife about a person's relationship with money, how you can improve your view point with money and just share general tips and advise when it comes to managing money! Quotes from the episode: "The different between an opinion and a pizza, is you opt for a pizza." "A bargain is only a bargain if you needed the thing in the first place and you had planned to pay full price for it." "The word budget doesn't sit right with me.... we call it a personal spending plan." "Make spending decisions based on a plan, not whats in your bank balance." "I see money as a friend... if you only spoke to them once a year, they're not going to hang around... " Cork Financial Independence Meet Up Group: https://www.meetup.com/Financial-Independence-Ireland-Cork Link to Aoife's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Prudence-Moneypenny/e/B00VDGJMG8?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1569489209&sr=1-1 Email Aiofe: [email protected] For events and webinars visit: www.firepodcast.ie/events	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1195
__label__cc	0.724173	0.275827	by Aaron Longo \| Jul 26, 2020 \| How to's & Guides If you don’t feel like reading, or you are a visual learner, we’ve created the above walkthrough video for you. If you want a step by step guide with more detail, keep on reading! What you need to get started: Download Blockbench Something you want to model! For our example, we will be making a gramophone. What is Blockbench? Blockbench is a 3D modelling program which allows you create models only using cubes. You can also export directly to Minecraft. This makes Blockbench perfect for making custom models for Minecraft, but this does mean it has limited uses outside of making models for Minecraft. Step 1: Getting a reference When you want to first start a model, it’s best to have some sort of reference image to work from. Whether the image is from Minecraft itself or real life is up to you – for more complex models though, it’s best to use a reference photo from real life! For our example, we will be making a gramophone from one of our upcoming maps. Reference of gramophone 1. Step 2: Think about size The first thing to do before starting the model is to take into account the size of the model. Thinking about how big the model should be and making sure it fits into the map that you’re making. To do this, visualise it in Blockbench by placing a single block around the maximum size of the model you intend to make. Create a complete block to get a rough size estimate for the model. Step 3: Break down the shapes of your model For our gramophone, we can split into two significant parts: The box that houses the turning mechanism The horn/speaker of the turntable Making the horn separate from the box will allow for better manoeuvrability around the model. It will make it so attaching it to the base will be easier later on when positioning the two sections. The box is a simple 3 block shape that forms the bottom, centre, and the top. Step 4: Making the horn (detailed segments) The horn is more complicated. We decided that there are 2 possible ways we could model this. The first is to make the horn square, it would fit the classic Minecraft aesthetic, but it can look less detailed. We also opted to try a more curved shape, while this has less of a Minecraft aesthetic, it can look better in some scenarios. Editors Note: While adding curves can make the model look better, this can bring some difficulties with animation later and is technically harder, if you aren’t comfortable with Blockbench, we recommend sticking with a more squared approach and then as you improve, start experimenting and perfecting the style you like! Squared horn with a more blocky and stair-like design. The basic design of a curved horn. We opted to complete the curved horn in this example. In the preview above, you will see that this isn’t fully complete. You can finalise this by duplicating the parts of the rounded horn and rotating them 45% about the centre of the horn. You are then able to create more of a complete look to the horn. While the back of the horn is slightly jagged, the model itself, when placed, should be up against a wall, so players won’t be able to see the back of the horn. It is walking the line between making a model detailed enough so that players know what it is while not becoming over-detailed. The completed, rounded horn. Horn from the back. Step 5: Bringing the model together We then want to bring the horn and the base together, but we will need to add some more detail to join the two pieces. The record on the player can be done by taking eight copies of the same block shape and rotating them to make a circle. We then moved the horn on top of the box. Then we added extra detail, connecting the horn to the base, along with the needle for the record. The gramophone is almost complete. Step 6: Texturing the model You can edit the texture directly within Blockbench itself, or other programs such as paint.net or Photoshop. For doing more detailed work, we recommend working in Blockbench. This is due to the live preview, and the fact that models can have confusing texture layouts. Textured gramophone. Step 7: Final details Adding subtle texture can be challenging, but is essential! When adding texture to the gramophone horn, we added appropriate shading, whilst making sure it didn’t look like a wilted flower. As for the gramophone box, we added subtle wood grain lines to the base texture, to give it more depth. The texturing of our gramophone may change, but be sure to look out for this gramophone in one of our upcoming releases! Adding Animation Adding animation is best done in Blockbench (as its the easiest place to do it!), but we will be covering how to animate models in a later tutorial. If you want to learn how to do that, sign up to our newsletter and join our discord! You can see a preview of the animated model for this tutorial below! This post is part of our how to in Minecraft series of posts. Let us know what you want to learn about next in the comments! Let us know what you want to learn next!x Do you want to hear from our editors each month with our favorite topics of the month, and roundups of everything we are doing? By subscribing you get to hear directly from our team straight to your inbox.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1197
__label__wiki	0.750952	0.750952	'Some were new to clearing streets': Contractors hired by city to dig out Saskatoon will only be paid for finished work Matt Young Anchor/Reporter @MattYoungCTV Contact Published Tuesday, November 24, 2020 3:54PM CST Last Updated Tuesday, November 24, 2020 11:18PM CST Saskatoon residents push a car through the snow on Nov. 11, 2020. (Laura Woodward/CTV Saskatoon) The City of Saskatoon says it’s closely watching the costs and workmanship of contractors involved in the large-scale snow clearing effort that's underway and say they will only be paid for work that is done. During Monday’s governance and priorities committee meeting, councillor Zach Jeffries thanked contractors for their hard work in helping to undertake a large snow clearing operation across the city. Jeffries also asked about streets that were missed or areas where work was not complete. City administration said the majority of the problems were due to the “blitz” approach the city took in trying to get as many contractors working as soon as possible. “Some were new to clearing streets, or had more experience than others,” said Terry Schmidt, the city's transportation and construction manager. Schmidt added the city didn’t have documented expectations for this type of operation since the city had never undertaken such a large snow removal effort. “For the areas that were missed, of course, no hours were charged. We had some streets inadvertently overlooked and contractors sent back out to address those. So they will only be paid for hours the were actually worked.” Schmidt said. He says the city is closely watching the money spent on the snow clearing. “The administration estimates that this storm will overspend the overall snow and ice budget by about $10-million,” said Kari Smith, the city's finance director said during Monday's meeting. Saskatoon slammed by 20 to 30 centimetres of snow during weekend storm City turns to 'extraordinary measures' in Saskatoon snow clearing effort 'I’m stuck again': Saskatoon residents await city’s plan to plow residential streets	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1207
__label__cc	0.701123	0.298877	Research by: Eyal Itkin “Karta” (Russian for “map”) is a source code assisted binary matching plugin for IDA. The plugin was developed to match symbols for an open source library in a very large binary, usually a firmware file. For those who deal daily with firmware files, it’s a waste of time to have to repeatedly reverse net-snmp; there is a clear need for a tool to identify the used open sources, and automatically match their symbols in IDA. The original focus was for the matching process to happen quickly. Waiting several hours just for matching a library of 300 functions isn’t acceptable, even if the binary we are trying to reverse engineer contains more than 100,000 functions. However, combining several lessons from the reverse engineering trade enabled us to solve this problem, with better than expected results. It turns out that the heuristics we deployed for performance reasons had great impact on the matching results as well. The plugin produced very low False Positive ratios, together with high True Positive ratio. This made it useful even for matching small to medium binaries, which wasn’t on our initial agenda. Therefore, we feel Karta can be an important tool in the researcher’s toolbox, and will be useful in the following scenarios: Recon phase – Identify the used open sources in a binary (including their versions). Clearing the clutter – Match symbols for used open sources, thus saving time reverse engineering what appear to be known functions. Finding 1-Days – Use the list of used open sources, with their symbols already matched in the binary, to easily find 1-Days in executables \ firmware files. As described previously, Karta is a source code assisted binary matching plugin for IDA. The plugin achieves 2 important research goals: Identification – Identifies the exact versions of statically compiled open sources. Matching – Matches the symbols of the identified open sources. The plugin is now open source, and can be found in our Github. As compiling open source libraries on different architectures can sometimes be a painful task, we removed this step by making our plugin architecture independent. For example, if we want to match version 1.2.29 of the libpng open source (the one that is used in our HP OfficeJet firmware), all we have to do is to clone it from Github and compile it on our (x86) machine. After it’s compiled, Karta can generate a canonical .json configuration file that describes the library. Using this configuration, our plugin can now successfully locate the library in the firmware, even though the firmware was compiled to Big-Endian ARM Thumb mode. Karta consists of modules, and the IDA disassembler module can be replaced by any other disassembler module. Thanks to @megabeets_, support for radare2 is now in the final development phases. Finding 1-Days While we described several use cases for our plugin, finding 1-days in popular software is probably the most interesting. Here are two real life examples we found during our research. HP OfficeJet Firmware During our FAX research, we needed a 1-Day to use as a debugging vulnerability. Eventually, we used Devil’s Ivy. After we finished developing Karta, it was time to turn back to our firmware and check how Karta could have helped us in our research. The identifier plugin tells us that the used open source libraries in the firmware are: libpng: 1.2.29 zlib: 1.2.3 OpenSSL: 1.0.1.j mDNSResponder: unknown gSOAP: 2.7 Here we can see that gSOAP is indeed used, and a quick CVE search shows us that it contains a critical vulnerability: CVE-2017-9765 (Devil’s Ivy). After we quickly compiled a configuration for this version of gSOAP, we ran our matcher and imported the matched symbols. Here we can see that the vulnerable code function soap_get_pi was matched by Karta: Figure 1: The decompiled soap_get_pi function, as matched by our plugin. This is very good news for our plugin: it works as intended in a real-life scenario (too bad we only had it after we finished the FAX research). Ordinary closed source program – TeamViewer Easily finding 1-Days in firmware is handy, but what about day-to-day programs that we use on our Windows PC? While reading Project Zero’s blog post on WebRTC, we saw they found a vulnerability in a library called libvpx: CVE-2018-6155 is a use-after-free in a video codec called VP8. It is interesting because it affects the VP8 library, libvpx as opposed to code in WebRTC, so it has the potential to affect software that uses this library other than WebRTC. A generic fix for libvpx was released as a result of this bug. This looks interesting, as Project Zero specifically says this vulnerability “has the potential to affect software that uses this library other than WebRTC.” We have TeamViewer installed on our computer, and it sounds like it should use the same open source library, let’s check it out. We opened TeamViewer.exe in IDA, and we started working while the analysis was in progress. We downloaded the latest version of libvpx (1.7.0), wrote a simple identifier for it, and added it to Karta. As we couldn’t wait for IDA to finish the analysis, we stopped it and run Karta’s identifier plugin. The identified open sources were: libjpeg: 8b libvpx: 1.6.1 TeamViewer not only uses libvpx, but uses an old version from January 2017. Looking at the patch that Google issued, we know that the function of interest to us is vp8_deblock, which looks like this: Figure 2: Code snippet of vp8_deblock function, vulnerable to CVE-2018-6155. We told IDA to resume the analysis, and proceeded to compile a Karta configuration for libvpx, version 1.6.1. Once the configuration was ready, and after IDA finished analyzing the binary, we ran Karta’s matcher plugin. As you can see, the matcher found our vulnerable function: Figure 3: Karta’s matching result show it matched the vulnerable function – highlighted in blue. After we imported the results back to IDA, we can clearly see, using the numeric constants, that this was a correct match. Figure 4: The vulnerable function, matched by our plugin, as seen in IDA Pro. And there we have it, we found a vulnerability in the TeamViewer program, and we even know exactly where to put our breakpoint when we debug it. The entire process took roughly 2 hours. The only bottleneck was IDA’s analysis, as TeamViewer is a pretty large program, containing more than 143,000 functions. Karta – How Does it Work? Binary Matching 101 Binary matching, at its core, can be stripped down to the most basic problem: we want to check if two functions, one from a compiled open source and the other from our binary, represent the same function. To be able to compare the two functions, we need to convert them into a unified basic representation, usually called a “canonical representation.” This representation usually includes a set of features we extracted from the function: a list of numeric constants, a list of strings, the number of assembly instructions, etc. When trying to match a group of related functions, for example, a compiled open source project,, we store additional information in the canonical representation so as to encode the relations between the functions: a list of called functions (callees), a list of functions that call us (callers), etc. Using this information, we can attempt to match two functions based on their rule / location in the Control flow Graph (CFG). Here we use some traditional binary matching tools, such as BinDiff or Diaphora. While each matching tool has its own unique clever matching heuristics, they are all based on the same reduction: comparing two canonical representations and scoring the result. This means that binary matching tools start by converting all of the functions into their canonical representations, and continue from there. Avoiding the Memory Blow-Up When analyzing a binary with approximately 65,000 functions, like the firmware of our OfficeJet printer, the process of building a canonical representation for all of the functions simply doesn’t scale. It takes a very long time (usually more than an hour), and can consume more than 3GBs in disk space. Needless to say, loading this dataset to memory later on often crashes the matching program. If we want to match anything in huge binaries, we need to change tactics. As open source libraries are relatively small, our problem can be described as: M – number of functions in our open source N – number of functions in the binary We want to match M function in a binary of size N where M << N, ideally by consuming memory that depends on M and not on N. Figure 5: An illustration of the binary address space in which we attempt to match our library. Key Idea – Linker Locality If we put aside a particular edge case that we will discuss later on, we can strip down the process of compilation and linking to the following steps: The compiler compiles each source file independently, and creates a matching binary file (.o for gcc, and .obj for visual studio). The linker combines all of the binary files into a single binary blob. During the linking phase, this blob will be inserted as-is to the final program / firmware. This leads to two important conclusions: The compiled source is contained in a single contiguous blob inside the firmware / executable. Once we find a single representative of that blob (let it be called anchor), we can speculate about the lower and upper bound of this blob in the binary, according to the number of functions we know that should be in this blob. Essentially, this is the key point that Karta is based on. Karta – Building a Map Karta is a source code assisted tool. By leveraging the information from the source code, we can build a map: which functions are contained in which file, and what are the files that the library consists of. This is the procedure to match the library in the binary: Start with a basic identifier script that checks if the library is used by the binary, and which version is used – O(N) time and O(1) memory consumption. Once identified, scan the binary in search of anchor functions – O(N) time and O(1) memory consumption. Use the located anchor functions to zoom-in on the speculated range of binary functions that could be part of our library – O(1) time and O(1) memory consumption. From this point, all of the logic will be on the focused scope, which is of size O(M). Our library has 322 functions, and we found 5 anchor functions. The lowest anchor is at function #2622 in the binary. The highest anchor is at function #2842 in the binary. The contained range between the anchors includes 2842 – 2622 + 1 = 221 functions. We still need to find 322 – 221 = 101 functions. To be on the safe side, in our map, we include 101 functions before the first anchor and 101 functions after the last anchor. Overall, the number of focused functions: 101 + 221 + 101 = 423 functions << 65,000 in the full binary. All we have to do now is to build a canonical representation only for the focused functions, thus drastically improving our performance from this point onward. Note: The map can be of further assistance, as a function foo()from file a.c should only be matched with functions from a.c. This eliminates the need to compare it with functions that we already identified as residing in different files. Choosing Our Anchors By their nature, anchor functions are matched before we have a canonical representation. This limits the features we can use when searching for them. In addition, we want to make sure that our anchors uniquely identify our library, and do not include any false positives to other libraries that could be in the binary we are handling. It’s a bit ambitious to decide the criteria for complex unique features, without knowing in advance what all of the open sources look like. Nevertheless, we wrote some heuristics that seem to work well in practice. We scan all of the functions in the open source and search for unique numeric constants and unique strings. If the constants are complex enough (numbers with high entropy or long enough strings) or can be grouped together to be unique enough (for example: 3 unique medium length strings in the same function), we mark the function as an anchor. Here is an example for an anchor function found in OpenSSL: Figure 6: Function SHA224_Init from OpenSSL as seen in IDA Pro. We chose this function because of its unique numeric constants. The exact rules are configurable and can be found in this file: src/config/anchor_config.py Matching Steps Now that we know what is the main logic behind Karta’s matching engine, let’s list the matching steps in full. Every supported library has an identifier that tries to locate it inside the binary. As most open sources include unique strings, often with full version details, most identifiers are string-based and configured for the library they are trying to identify. Once the library is found, the identifier tries to extract the version information, and to fingerprint the exact version that is used by the executable / firmware. Saying that open source projects try to hide their presence in the compiled binary can’t be further from the truth. Not only do these libraries often contain unique strings that a short Google search can identify as clues to the original library, they often contain unnecessary information. Here is an example of a copyright notice from libpng, a string that is compiled with the binary: Figure 7: A copyright string from libpng that is included in the compiled binary. As you can see, identifying the existence of open source libraries inside executables is relatively easy in most use cases. While there are other solutions for the identification phase, such as the one described in Google’s Project Zero recent blog post, it seems that it is hard to compete with this basic but effective simple string search. Relying on the great results from our identifier, we decided to focus most of our efforts on the matching logic, keeping our identifier neat and simple. Due to the simplified nature of our identifier, we hope it will be easy for other researchers to extend our plugin and to add support for new open source libraries. As it’s open source, any contribution to our plugin will help other researchers in the community with their projects as well. Anchor Search Using the information from the identifier, the configuration (.json based) for the specific library version is loaded. The first step is to scan the binary for the unique numeric constants and unique strings that match the anchor functions of our library. Without an anchor, we can’t zoom-in on the library and continue the matching process. The entire configuration is loaded into memory once the match starts. This removes the need to use the more popular sqlite database, as we have no queries to issue on the configuration. This transition, from sqlite to json, leads to a major decrease in the size of the configuration files (KBs instead of MBs). File Boundaries Using the range of focused functions that was defined by the matched anchors, we draw an initial sketch of our file map. We can pinpoint the location of every file that contains a matched anchor function, and estimate its lower and upper bounds (using the same logic that was described earlier). The rest of the files are marked as “floating” and are referred to as “omnipresent”; they can be anywhere inside the overall focus area. Figure 8: An example map of our matching results so far. Using File Hints Many open source projects tend to include debug / trace strings that contain the names of the source files. Usually these strings are located in functions from the mentioned source file, which means we can use them as file hints. After drawing the initial map, we can use these hints to pinpoint the location of additional files. Relying on the fact that the search space is quite small, and on the nature of those strings, these matches will have relatively high True Positive ratios. Locating Agents An agent is a locally unique function. It can also be referred to as a local anchor. Within its file it is an anchor, but the constants it contains are weaker than those required from a global anchor. Each located file tries to match its own agents, again with relatively high True Positive ratios. Matching Rounds From this point on, our logic is quite traditional. Every match attempt is given a score, based on the similarities of the two canonical representations. The matching ends when there are no more functions to match (optimistic scenario), or when the matching round fails to find new matches, or when an inner file identifies that an inner assumption fails to hold. The latter case often happens when IDA has an analysis problem, or when there are linker optimizations (see next chapter). As mentioned previously, Karta attempts to use as much geographical knowledge as it can, including: Functions must be matched only with functions from the same file. Static functions must not be referenced by functions from other files. The compiler tends to maintain locality, which means the adjacent source function tends to stay adjacent in the binary form as well. Each of these location-based heuristics has been shown to significantly improve the matching results in real case scenarios. A full list of matching heuristic tips can be found in Karta’s read-the-docs documentation, accessible from our Github repository. Linker Optimizations Until this point, we chose to ignore the elephant in the room: Karta’s main assumptions are that the open source will be compiled as a single contiguous blob, and that the inner files are not mixed up with one another. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case when compiling with linker optimizations, as is already being done when using Visual studio to compile Windows programs. Indeed, when we initially attempted to match libtiff in one of Adobe PDF’s binaries (2d.x3d), we had less than optimal results: only 176 / 500 functions were matched. After a brief investigation, it seemed that the linker combines functions with the same binary structure. For example, a function that was implemented twice with different names or in different name scopes (static functions from different files). Figure 9a: First of two identical functions from libtiff that reside in different files. Figure 9b: Second of two identical functions from libtiff that reside in different files. Figure 10: Analysis from IDA Pro, showing that the upper function is used instead of the lower one. While this optimization reduces the size of the executable, it not only messes with our locality assumptions, it also drastically changes the control flow graph. Two unrelated functions, each with its own edges, will be merged into a single vertex in the call graph. Several quick checks later, we found that this optimization damages the matching results of other binary matching tools as well. We decided to tackle this issue just like the linker does. When compiling the canonical representation for the open source library, we hash the linker’s view* of each function, and store it as a unique function ID. Initially we hashed the bytes themselves, but that introduced a bug when two functions refer to the same global variable and that variable resides in different offsets in each file. See Figure 11 and 12. We solved this issue by hashing the bytes for most opcodes, and hashing the text of the instruction when referring to an exported global variable. Figure 11: Function TIFFClampDoubleToFloat()from the file tif_dirwrite.c. Figure 12: Function TIFFClampDoubleToFloat()from the file tif_dir.c. Our matcher uses these “collision IDs” to define groups of potential merge candidates that the linker might decide to merge together. During the matching process, the matcher looks for clues of any possible merge. When the matcher finds in the control flow graph signals that two merge candidate functions are possible candidates for the same binary function, it can decide that a merge occurred. Upon making this decision, the binary function now knows that it represents several source functions, and will hold a list of the merged source functions that it matched. Using this optimization, we can now fix back anomalies in the control flow graph, as each detected merge effectively expands the control flow graph one step back to its original state before the linker optimizations. When tested again on the same binary (2d.x3d), we had significantly better results: 248 / 500 functions were matched, an improvement of 41 percent. As we can see, Karta identified the linker’s optimizations for the function _TIFFNoFixupTags: Figure 13: Matching results from Karta that successfully identify linker-merged functions. It is time to test how Karta handles our original OfficeJet firmware. We tested the plugin inside a virtual machine (VM) on our computer (not an optimal benchmarking environment), and here are the results: Figure 14: Matching results on our tested OfficeJet firmware. As we can easily see, even with approximately 65,000 functions, it took less than 30 seconds to match an open source with 300 functions such as libpng. In addition, we were able to match all of the referenced library functions, i.e. functions that have at least one edge in the control flow graph. The only way to verify the results was to perform a manual analysis of the functions in IDA. As OpenSSL contains an insane amount of functions (for an open source), the False Positive ratio could be higher, as we didn’t manually analyze all of its functions. Actually, Karta proved to be more accurate than our manual analysis, as on most conflicts it turned out that we were wrong and Karta did a better job labelling the function. Note #1: It is important to note that as Karta works on the canonical representation of the functions, it is architecture agnostic. The configurations we used for the above comparison were compiled using gcc on an x86 32-bit setup, and were later matched to a Big-Endian ARM Thumb mode binary. Note #2: Because our matching is done from the viewpoint of the matched open source library, we can also deduce information on “external” functions – functions that aren’t part of our library, but are called from it. For example, libpng uses zlib, so our matcher was also able to identify the inflateEnd and deflateEnd functions even before it started matching zlib. Figure 15: External zlib functions matched during libpng’s matching. In addition, in most cases we were able to match functions from the standard library such as: memcpy, memcmp, malloc, etc. Any researcher that works on reversing firmware files knows that the lack of FLIRT signatures makes it mandatory to start each project by reversing and matching the popular libc functions. By using Karta, most of the popular functions will be matched “for free”, saving us the need to figure out which function is memcpy and which is memmove. Comparison to Known Bin-Diffing Tools We are aware that it is sometimes hard to differentiate between all of the available binary diffing / matching tools. Now that we’ve finished presenting Karta, it is a good time to compare our plugin to other popular tools, focusing on the different goals and characteristics of each tool. Keep in mind that we don’t benchmark the results of the tools, mainly because these tools weren’t designed for the same goal. As we couldn’t compare all of the existing tools out there, we chose to focus on the following popular tools: BinDiff: “BinDiff is a comparison tool for binary files, that assists vulnerability researchers and engineers to quickly find differences and similarities in disassembled code. With BinDiff you can identify and isolate fixes for vulnerabilities in vendor-supplied patches. You can also port symbols and comments between disassemblies of multiple versions of the same binary or use BinDiff to gather evidence for code theft or patent infringement.” Diaphora: “Diaphora (διαφορά, Greek for ‘difference’) is a program diffing plugin for IDA, similar to Zynamics Bindiff or other FOSS counterparts like YaDiff, DarunGrim, TurboDiff, etc… It was released during SyScan 2015.” Pigaios: “Pigaios (‘πηγαίος’, Greek for ‘source’ as in ‘source code’) is a tool for diffing/matching source codes directly against binaries. The idea is to point a tool to a code base, regardless of it being compilable or not (for example, partial source code or source code for platforms not at your hand), extract information from that code base and, then, import in an IDA database function names (symbols), structures and enumerations.” FunctionSimSearch: FunctionSimSearch is a set of tools to efficiently perform a fuzzy search into a relatively large space of possible functions (the binary). The goal of these tools is to match known (possibly vulnerable) functions in order to identify statically linked software libraries. Project Zero’s didn’t explicitly define a summary of FunctionSimSearch. This is our description, not a quote from their site. Karta (our plugin): “Karta (Russian for “map”) is an IDA Python plugin that identifies and matches open-sourced libraries in a given binary. The plugin uses a unique technique that enables it to support huge binaries (>200,000 functions), with almost no impact on the overall performance.” The comparison parameters are: Open Source – Is the tool open sourced? (Yes) or closed sourced? (No) Architecture agnostic – Can it compare two samples, regardless of the architecture they were originally compiled to? Supports large binaries – Does it supports large binaries? Source code assisted – Does it leverages information from the source code to improve the matching ratio? Identifies versions – Does it identify the version of the compared sample? Does it do this before or after the matching? Here is the table with our results: Figure 16: Comparison between our matching tool, and popular diffing / matching tools. Note: Although BinDiff and Diaphora can be used to compare (bin-diff) two binaries, for example, for patch diffing, Karta was developed with the goal of matching binary symbols of known open sources. While this limits the use cases for which Karta can be used, its focused goals enables it to achieve improved matching ratios using simpler comparison heuristics. As there is no (known) silver bullet to solve all binary matching / diffing problems, we believe that it is important to judge each tool based on the goals for which it was first designed. Appendix A –list of currently supported identifiers libpng gSOAP libtiff mDNSResponder MAC-Telnet libjpeg-turbo libjpeg libvpx treck – Identifies the closed source project	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1210
__label__wiki	0.572818	0.572818	Brave Browser, Public Domain Serial Content, Amazon Alexa, More: Monday ResearchBuzz, December 10, 2018 By ResearchBuzz on December 10, 2018 • ( 3 Comments ) CNET: Brave browser matures with move to Chromium foundation. “One day after Microsoft announced it’s ditching its own EdgeHTML core and rebuilding its Edge browser on Google’s rival Chromium project instead, rival Brave said it’s completed its own move to a tighter integration with the software.” Everybody’s Libraries: Announcing a draft guide for identifying public domain serial content. “Back in June, I announced that we had completed an inventory of all serials with active copyright renewals made through 1977, based on listings in the Copyright Office’s Catalog of Copyright Entries. At the time, I said we’d also be releasing a draft of suggested procedures for using the information there, along with other data, to quickly identify and check public domain serial content. (If you’ve been following the Public Domain Day advent calendar I’ve been publishing this month, you’ll have seen the inventory or its records mentioned in some recent entries.) It took a little longer than I’d hoped, but after having some librarians and IP experts have a look at it, I’m pleased to announce that the draft of ‘Determining copyright status of serial issues’ is open for public comment.” Digital Trends: Amazon starts crowdsourcing Alexa’s answers. What could go wrong? BESIDES EVERYTHING? “According to Amazon’s DayOne blog, until now, the Alexa division has added the answers to common potential questions to a data bank, merging information from multiple sources…. Alexa Answers will change that, although the program is by invitation only. Starting December 6, 2018, Amazon is sending email invites to certain customers to begin contributing answers for Alexa. The customers will be selected by their history of writing product reviews or engagement with Alexa, The Verge reports.” Search Engine Journal: Majority of Publishers See Much Lower Facebook Traffic Now vs. Last Year [POLL]. “This recent change in Facebook’s news feed algorithm left plenty of publishers and businesses reeling from notable drops in organic reach and engagement. And Search Engine Journal is no exception.” ZDNet: What’s the best cloud storage for you? . “In 2007, Drew Houston, Dropbox’s CEO, got sick and tired of misplacing his USB drive, so he created the first personal and small business cloud storage service. It was a radical one in its day. Today, everyone and their uncle seems to be offering cheap or free cloud storage. That’s great! Except, well, how do you choose which one is right for you? It used to be that most people decided simply on the basis of how much free storage space they got. That’s simple, but it only tells part of the story.” MakeUseOf: What Could Robots Do With Your Pictures? 5 Cool AI-Based Photo Editing Apps. “There’s a curiosity around AI that is difficult to quench. So far, we’ve seen how neural networks create paintings, but AI is now going beyond that. There are apps that are trying to ‘see’ photos the way a human would, and do useful or fun stuff based on it.” Los Angeles Times: In UC’s battle with the world’s largest scientific publisher, the future of information is at stake. “Boiled down to dollars and cents, the battle between the University of California, the nation’s premier producer of academic research, and Reed Elsevier, the world’s leading publisher of academic journals, can seem almost trivial. UC is paying almost $11 million this year for subscriptions to some 1,500 Elsevier journals. That’s not much when measured against the university’s core budget of $9.3 billion. But in fact it’s a very big deal — big enough for the university to consider dropping the subscriptions entirely when its current five-year contract with Elsevier expires on Dec. 31. Scores of town hall meetings for UC faculty to discuss the ongoing negotiations between UC and Elsevier have been scheduled across the system as the deadline approaches. What faculty are likely to hear, in the words of Jeff MacKie-Mason, the university librarian at UC Berkeley, is that ‘we’re pretty far apart at this point.'” Hyperallergic: Museum Creates Program for Families Suffering from the Opioid Crisis. “Approximately 72,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2017 alone. For families hurt by addiction, the Currier Museum of Art in New Hampshire has created an unprecedented program that uses art as a healing tool for those affected by the epidemic in a state that’s ranked third in the nation for drug overdoses.” Wired: The Wired Guide To Data Breaches. “Think of data breaches as coming in two flavors: breaches of institutions that people choose to entrust with their data—like retailers and banks—and breaches of entities that acquired user data secondarily—like credit bureaus and marketing firms. Unfortunately, you can’t keep your information perfectly safe: It is often impossible to avoid sharing data, especially with organizations like governments and health insurers. Furthermore, in cases where a company or institution gives your information to an additional party, you’ve often agreed to sharing more data than you realize by clicking ‘I accept’ on a dense user agreement.” Ars Technica: Bikini app maker draws another disgruntled developer to its Facebook fight. “In recent weeks, a dust-up between the maker of a forgotten Facebook bikini app and the social media giant has been boosted by a high-profile fight involving the British Parliament. On Friday, both sides in the Six4Three v. Facebook lawsuit, which alleges breach of contract, appeared before a San Mateo County judge for the second time in a week in a hearing that dragged on for over three hours.” New York Times: How to Save the Web. “In recent years, it has become clear that the web is not living up to the high hopes we had for it. Built as an open tool for collaboration and empowerment, the web has been hijacked by crooks and trolls who have used it to manipulate people all over the world. To preserve a web that serves all of humanity, not just the privileged and the powerful, we will have to fight for it. That’s why I’m asking governments, companies and citizens across the globe to commit to a set of core principles for the web.” Nieman Lab: Few people are actually trapped in filter bubbles. Why do they like to say that they are?. “We’re not trapped in filter bubbles, but we like to act as if we are. Few people are in complete filter bubbles in which they only consume, say, Fox News, Matt Grossmann writes in a new report for Knight (and there’s a summary version of it on Medium here). But the ‘popular story of how media bubbles allegedly undermine democracy’ is one that people actually seem to enjoy clinging to.” Good morning, Internet… Leveson Inquiry, US Foreign Affairs, FOIAonline, More: Sunday ResearchBuzz, December 9, 2018 Freshwater Fish, Arkansas School Segregation, Camp Fire, More: Monday Afternoon ResearchBuzz, December 10, 2018 Carl Friedberg says: I’m so busy I don’t have time to give you feedback, which you richly deserve. As always, thank you for the time, effort, and ingenuity you put into this stellar publication. I often share favorites with friends and family, never without due credit. So, today I loved “What’s the best cloud storage yet” and “The Wirred Guide to Data Breaches”. Just great work; I love it. Thank you so much. Best wishes for the holidays, Carl ResearchBuzz says: Aw, thanks Carl! And no worries about the typos — you should see the ones I catch before the newsletter goes out. (You already see the ones I DON’T catch. 🙂 ) Wirred? Whired? Wered? Weird? no, wired, sorry for the typo	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1211
__label__cc	0.630962	0.369038	Ground-penetrating radar and burial practices in western Arnhem Land, Australia Kelsey Lowe, Lynley Wallis, Colin Pardoe, Ben Marwick, Chris Clarkson, Tiina Manne, Michael Smith, Richard Fullagar A GPR survey was carried out in advance of archaeological excavations at Madjedbebe (formerly known as Malakunanja II), a sandstone rock shelter in western Arnhem Land (Australia) containing numerous Aboriginal burials. GPR revealed subsurface patterning of rocks in the shelter deposits and archaeological excavation demonstrated that these were related to burials. Post-excavation, GIS and statistical analysis further elucidated the relationship between the rocks and human burials. This integration of detailed mapping, GPR and excavation afforded the opportunity to test a way to identify unmarked burials using GPR in sandstone rock shelters and to document a marker for burial identification in this region. Application of the methodology developed through this case study provides a useful management tool for Indigenous communities and other heritage practitioners. Archaeology in Oceania https://doi.org/10.1002/arco.5039 Published - 1 Oct 2014 burial practices ground-penetrating radar 10.1002/arco.5039 Fingerprint Dive into the research topics of 'Ground-penetrating radar and burial practices in western Arnhem Land, Australia'. Together they form a unique fingerprint. ground penetrating radar Earth & Environmental Sciences excavation Earth & Environmental Sciences shelter Earth & Environmental Sciences land Earth & Environmental Sciences rock Earth & Environmental Sciences sandstone Earth & Environmental Sciences marker Earth & Environmental Sciences statistical analysis Earth & Environmental Sciences Lowe, K., Wallis, L., Pardoe, C., Marwick, B., Clarkson, C., Manne, T., Smith, M., & Fullagar, R. (2014). Ground-penetrating radar and burial practices in western Arnhem Land, Australia. Archaeology in Oceania, 49(3), 148-157. https://doi.org/10.1002/arco.5039 Lowe, Kelsey ; Wallis, Lynley ; Pardoe, Colin ; Marwick, Ben ; Clarkson, Chris ; Manne, Tiina ; Smith, Michael ; Fullagar, Richard. / Ground-penetrating radar and burial practices in western Arnhem Land, Australia. In: Archaeology in Oceania. 2014 ; Vol. 49, No. 3. pp. 148-157. @article{cff586935fab4cc9a36dd66cfc35c374, title = "Ground-penetrating radar and burial practices in western Arnhem Land, Australia", abstract = "A GPR survey was carried out in advance of archaeological excavations at Madjedbebe (formerly known as Malakunanja II), a sandstone rock shelter in western Arnhem Land (Australia) containing numerous Aboriginal burials. GPR revealed subsurface patterning of rocks in the shelter deposits and archaeological excavation demonstrated that these were related to burials. Post-excavation, GIS and statistical analysis further elucidated the relationship between the rocks and human burials. 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This integration of detailed mapping, GPR and excavation afforded the opportunity to test a way to identify unmarked burials using GPR in sandstone rock shelters and to document a marker for burial identification in this region. Application of the methodology developed through this case study provides a useful management tool for Indigenous communities and other heritage practitioners. AB - A GPR survey was carried out in advance of archaeological excavations at Madjedbebe (formerly known as Malakunanja II), a sandstone rock shelter in western Arnhem Land (Australia) containing numerous Aboriginal burials. GPR revealed subsurface patterning of rocks in the shelter deposits and archaeological excavation demonstrated that these were related to burials. Post-excavation, GIS and statistical analysis further elucidated the relationship between the rocks and human burials. This integration of detailed mapping, GPR and excavation afforded the opportunity to test a way to identify unmarked burials using GPR in sandstone rock shelters and to document a marker for burial identification in this region. Application of the methodology developed through this case study provides a useful management tool for Indigenous communities and other heritage practitioners. KW - Arnhem Land KW - burial practices KW - ground-penetrating radar KW - Indigenous communities U2 - 10.1002/arco.5039 DO - 10.1002/arco.5039 JO - Archaeology in Oceania JF - Archaeology in Oceania Lowe K, Wallis L, Pardoe C, Marwick B, Clarkson C, Manne T et al. Ground-penetrating radar and burial practices in western Arnhem Land, Australia. Archaeology in Oceania. 2014 Oct 1;49(3):148-157. https://doi.org/10.1002/arco.5039	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line1212

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