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"My dog howls when I leave home."
"He rips up the furniture and digs up the garden when I'm not there."
Sound familiar? Separation anxiety is the likely cause. This is a very real condition which must get the appropriate attention or it will spiral into the kind of uncontrollable behaviour that no dog owner wants to live with. "Any breed of dog can develop it though it is more common in Spaniels and small terrier breeds like Jack Russells," says Dr Ingrid de Wet, senior veterinarian at Country Animal Clinic.
"There are two main reasons dogs develop separation anxiety: as a puppy they weren't taught to be on their own, or trauma," Dr de Wet says.
Small puppies often accompany their owners everywhere. They're even carried in handbags when we shop. This means that they are never left alone when they are in their socialisation developmental phase so they don't develop the coping skills necessary for aloneness. Then, we think that when they are bigger they can cope fine with being alone at home, but they can't. Separation anxiety can also be precipated by a traumatic event such as a house break in, a big storm or rehoming.
My dog howls is also a common refrain from owners of rescue pets. Dogs rescued from a shelter, especially if they've been there for a very long time, can be chronically anxious. Also pets that have been rehomed multiple times. If you are rescueing an adult or puppy, have a discussion with your vet first. It may be worth putting them on anti-depressants for the first few months in their new home to give them a positive experience of their new environment.
My dog howls and other symptoms
Complaints from your neighbours are often the first indication dog owners have that their pet is suffering separation anxiety: "My dog howls when I leave home, says my neighbour". Or the dog may bark incessantly, or become destructive digging up the garden or chewing the sofa or tearing pillows apart. Your dog may become frantic when you pick up your car keys, or put shoes on to go out. Some dogs will self-traumatise, chewing or licking repeatedly at themselves, others will try to break out of the house or garden. Some may retreat and hide when you aren't there. If you suspect your dog does this, set up a camera to note his behaviour when you're not there.
Your dog may also have underlying medical conditions which cause him to be fearful, like blindness or canine cognitive dysfunction, which is like Alzheimer's in humans.
Punishment is an absolute no-no
Punishment does not work to stop separation anxiety. Your dog is not being deliberately naughty or attention-seeking. Just as humans suffer panic attacks, dogs with separation anxiety can't control when it happens to them. In fact, punishment just increases anxiety and makes it worse. If you come home and discover your dog has chewed the sofa and you start yelling at him then, he'll have no idea why. He'll begin to associate your coming home with punishment and that's not good for either of you.
My dog howls: how you can help
Your first port of call is your veterinarian: to ensure your dog has no underlying medical conditions and to suggest a plan of action best suited to your dog.
"We may recommend getting an animal behaviourist on board," says Dr Ingrid, as they are able to desensitise the dog to separation cues (like keys etc). A behaviourist will help with environmental enrichment and behaviour modification when you are out of the house, giving your dog things to do to increase his endorphins to help him feel good, decrease his anxiety and to keep them busy when you are out of the house."
Unfortunately by the time most dogs get to the vet, says Dr Ingrid, they're already presenting with severe separation anxiety and need medication. "We use a combination of anti-depressants – chronic anxiety causes depression the same as in people – and we give them medication for anxiety. While the medication helps rebalance their brains, they will still also need to see a behaviourist. Medication may be lifelong; it depends on the owner's commitment to behavioural modification. If the dog does stay on medication it needs to be seen by your vet every six months to check dosages and continuing effectivity.
"It can be along process and quite difficult, especially in the beginning. It takes commitment and can be costly,'" Dr Ingrid says.
Preventing separation anxiety
Start early. The window of opportunity occurs when puppies are between 8 and 12 weeks of age. This is known as their socialistion period and this is the time to teach them to endure short periods of separation. Start by placing them alone in a room with the door closed, or outside, for a minute or two and then reward them. Slowly increase the time alone. What you are teaching them is 'you may be alone but you're fine, we'll always come back, you don't need to panic'.
"Sometimes getting a friend for your dog may help but not always, because the anxiety is related to people leaving so even though they have a canine friend their people aren't there and that's what makes them anxious," says Dr Ingrid. "However, if you're going to get a dog it's worth considering getting two because dogs that are alone will get lonely and bored and that leads to behavioural issues."
*My dog howls since I've gone back to work after lockdown: yip, dogs that have never experienced separation anxiety before may suddenly develop behavioural issues as a result of lockdown. They'd become used to their owners being with them 24/7 during lockdown level 5 but now owners are returning to work and they can't understand why their owners are gone again. "It's been a real problem for owners with puppies because you can't get away from the puppy in order to train him. However, even putting him alone in another room with the door closed for a few minutes at a time will help," Dr Ingrid says.
Frankie's story
Frankie is a miniature Dachshund. When bought by his mom Anuschke from a breeder, he was the only pup in the house and seemed perfectly happy, confident and ok with being alone. "He came to work with me at first since I didn't want to leave a six-week-old alone at home but my mom works from home too so he was never really alone and mostly when we went out he went along too," says Anuschke.
But when Anuschke broke her leg and had to stay at home for two months, the trouble began. " Once I returned to work he became destructive, shredding tissue packets, messing in the house, eating hundreds of Rands worth of underwear, and barking excessively. If I got up just to go to the bathroom he followed me; he followed me absolutely everywhere and went ballistic when I showered because he couldn't get to me. I ended up letting him shower with me because he went so insane," Anuschke recalls. When leaving home to go to work she heard Frankie shrieking and barking from three houses away. "It was horrible. No matter how much I tried to discipline him with treat training or scolding him and giving time outs, nothing helped. I cried at least once a week because I felt so helpless.
Anuschke spoke with veterinarian Dr Rosali Bruggemann at Country Animal Clinic who suggested gradual time outs rewarded with treats. She started with a minute in the bathroom and if he didn't moan she let him out and rewarded with a treat. Every few days the time alone was lengthened. "I managed that until he got to 7 minutes in week 2 and then it didn't work anymore; he just went ballistic again," Anuschke says. Frankie was then prescribed anti-anxiety medication. "Even just after the first dose he was already 10 times better. He listened, he walked off the lead without running away, and he started eating his food a lot more slowly; I no longer needed the slow feeder which he had been using since the age of 12 weeks."
Frankie is on a daily medication and his behaviour has improved dramatically. He is not a 'zonked out zombie' on the meds, says Anuschke, and is still an active little dog though he is no longer in panic permanent mode.
"I monitor situations now so I react before they happen to keep him calmer and ease him into a situation . For example, I don't just let people come into the house. They ring the bell and then I'll ask him in a very positive tone of voice "who's there Frankie, who's at the door?" His tail will start wagging and he runs to the front door to greet them, whereas initially he wanted to bite anyone that came in.


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Tour of Romania: Peter Schulting wins stage 4
Dutch cyclist Peter Schulting (Monkey Town) has won the fourth stage of the Romanian tour on 124.7 km on the Buzau – Mizil – Albeşti-Paleologu – Călugărească Valley – Bucov – Ploieşti – Dărmăneşti – Răzvad – Targoviste route.
For Schulting, who won after a 60 kilometer solitary attack, it is a second stage victory, after the one in the first stage, Alba Iulia – Sibiu.
The tour will end on Sunday in Bucharest, with a 100 km route (Free Press Square – Polygraphy Blvd. – Jiului Street).

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The OlyBet Kings of Tallinn poker tournament is returning to the Olympic Park Casino and the Hilton Tallinn Park in Estonia. The popular poker tournament will run from February 18 – 24 and marks the poker festival fifth anniversary. This year's poker tournament will have as many as 40 events featuring a wide range of buy-ins.
Launched in 2015, Kings of Tallinn has become the biggest poker festival in Northern Europe, drawing players throughout the continent, especially from the Baltic and Nordic nations. The festival was co-founded by tournament director Teresa Nousiainen and Olympic Casino Deputy Manager Risto Suurpold.
Since it debuted five years ago, Kings of Tallinn has continued to grow, with the demand becoming bigger each year. In 2015, its Main Event featured a total prize pool of €137,200. Last year, it grew to €254,600. Tournament organizers expect a bigger and better stop in 2019.
Main Event Details
The highlight of the festival is the €1,100 Main Event which is set to take place from February 21 – 24. There will only be one opening day but it will have unlimited reentries until the first blind level on Day 2 concludes. Players will have 30,000 in starting chips and blinds will increase each hour from start to finish.
Those who are unable to watch the action in person can still do so in front of their monitors as the Kings of Tallinn team will livestream the Main Event's final two days.
Juha Helppi of Finland bested 268 entries to capture the 2018 Kings of Tallinn Main Event for €62,000. He also managed to finish big in other high-value events across the tournament, earning him six-digit scores. Arto Ilmari Loikkanen, also from Finland, was the 2018 Main Event runner up. He took home €41,000.
Helppi has confirmed that he will be back at the festival this year to defend his title.
2019 Events and Schedule
The festival's fifth edition will feature 40 events spread across seven days. It kicks off on February 18 with a Freebuy Hyper Turbo Satellite to the Main Event. Also on the same day, a €50 + 10 Mega Satellite to the Kings of Tallinn will take place.
Four events will run on Feb 19, which include a €10 One Chip Flips to The Celebrity Special, €100 + 10 No Limit Hold'em – Celebrity Special Deepstack, €300 + 30 No Limit Hold'em – Turbo Championship and a €50 + 10 Hyper Satellite.
Among other events slated for this year is the €500 + 50 No Limit Hold'em – The Kings of Tallinn €550 Championship on Feb 20, a €300 + 30 buy-in 5 Card Pot Limit Omaha – Turbo 6 Handed taking place on Feb 21, €175 + 10 No Limit Hold'em – Hyper Turbo Bounty (Feb 21), €200 + 20 Pot Limit Omaha Fusion (Feb 22), €150 + 10 No Limit Hold'em Bounty (Feb 22), and a €500 + 50 No Limit Hold'em 6 Handed also taking place on Feb 22.
On February 23, Kings of Tallinn will also host a €3000 buy-in No Limit Hold'em High Roller which is expected to attract big names such as Anton Wigg, Ilari Ziigmund Sahamies and Patrik Antonius. Last year, Ellis Parssinen won the Kings of Tallinn High Roller for €41,100.
All of the events will follow current TDA rules, with the hold'em events adopting the big blind ante structure.
Team Challenge + Online Satellites
A Team Challenge will also take place throughout the tournament. The winner will be determined by the number of points each team has earned by cashing in events. The winning team gets 75 percent of the Team Challenge pool, while the runner-up team walks away with the remaining 25 percent. All members of the winning team will also be awarded with a €550 seat to this year's Battle of Malta Main Event.
Olybet Poker is also running online satellites throughout the festival, with buy-ins ranging from as low as €0.01 to as high as €500. Players at Olybet Poker can also enter into Kings of Tallinn events by using their online balances.
Last year, the Kings of Tallinn poker tournament attracted 1,000 unique players and sold 3500 tournament tickets. To find out more information, please check out the OlyBet website.
Kings of Tallinn 2019 Set To Light Up Baltic And Nordic Poker Markets
The OlyBet Kings of Tallinn poker tournament is returning to the Olympic Park Casino and the Hilton Tallinn Park in Estonia. The popular poker tournament will run from February 18 – 24 and marks the poker festival fifth anniversary. This year's poker tournament will have as many as 40 events featuring a wide range of buy-ins.


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There can be a place for people with intellectual disabilities, not in institutions, but in local communities. This approach is starting to be implemented as an ideal model in Japan.
In a community called Colony Unzen in Nagasaki prefecture, people with intellectual disabilities are living, not in a fancy concrete institution, but independently, in residential homes, with the support of professionals and neighbors. The main characters of this film, members of the ZUIHOU TAIKO drumming team, all live in the community. Although all the members started drumming as rehabilitation, they became a professional a drumming team through dedication and constant practice.
The drummers' shared dream is to compete professionally and Jishoya Ichiro, the world-class taiko drummer, responds by composing an original piece for them. Under Jishoya's professional direction, the members give their all, mastering the challenging composition. The film charts their gradual command of the composition, Zenshin-daha (which translates as making gradual progress by pounding away at prejudice), while portraying their daily lives. The group's leader, Iwamoto, is a 34 year-old man who married six years ago and is raising a four year-old boy with his wife. Even recently, most people considered it unthinkable for an intellectually disabled person to have a family and raise children. But there is a gradual shift away from the idea that they are happiest in institutions, towards the idea that they can live on their own in local communities. Through many years of struggle, they have earned the right "to live normally," in Colony Unzen.
As the members of Zuiho Taiko, their families and loved ones, even a mother who once institutionalized her son, reveal the paths of their lives to the camera, they appear more touching and powerful than any fictional story, and lead us to a world of INCLUSION.
The bonds formed among the drummers by "living a normal life in a community regardless of disabilities," and most of all their closing performance, will move you to tears and applause. Please listen to the sounds of drumming from the bottom of their hearts.
International Family Film Festival
Highest Honors by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Cultural Materials of Child Welfare Recommended by Social Security Council
◎Excutive Producer:Kayoko Hosokawa
◎Director:Ken'ichi Oguri
◎Music:Jishoya Ichiro
◎Naration:Masato Hagiwara
◎Performer:Zuihou Taiko / Jishoya Ichiro http://www.eonet.ne.jp/~ichiro-com/
◎able Film Committee:President Yasuko Konoe
◎English subtitle:Linda Hoaglund
Japan , 2011, 106min. , Vista (16:9) , Stereo , English subtitle , Documentary C
opyright© 2011 able Film Committee
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ZUIHOU TAIKOAwards
1998 Kitakyushu International Art Festival for the Disabled, Winner Best Performance
2008 Awarded the Suntory Prize for Community Cultulal Activities
2010 Tokyo International Taiko Contest, Winner Second Prize
Overseas Performances
Performed at the Opening Ceremony of the Barcelona Paralympic Games in Spain Held Performances at the United Nations Headquarters ,New York and in Los Angeles in the United States
Performed at the Sydney Paralympic Games and the Brisbane Festa in Australia Performed at INAS-FID Grobal Games held in Bollnas in Sweden
Filmography :
Yamagata Documentary Film Festival,1991
1999 Began filming Riven Guizi (producer), completed in Aug. 2000
Berlin Film Festival, 2000 / Munich Film Festival, 2000
Troia Film Festival, 2000, Winner Silver Dolphin
Tronto Film Festival, 2001 / Sarajevo Film Festival, 2001
2000 Began filming able, completed in October, 2001
2001 Mainichi Film Prize (Able)
2002 Official Nomination(able)
(DOCtober Film Festival / IDFAmsterdam / Praha human-rights)
2003 Began filming Host Town, completed in Feb. 2004
2004 Began filming Believe, completed in Oct. 2005
2006 Began filming TOKYO JOE, completed in Sep. 2008
2009 Began filming INCLUSION, completed in Aug. 2011
2011 Began filming Strains of Odyssey, completed in May. 2012 Message from Kayoko Hosokawa, Executive Producer, INCLUSION
Since I encountered the Special Olympics in 1991, my life has been greatly enriched by interacting with people with intellectual disabilities. Wanting to spread the ideals of Special Olympics, which support their independence and social engagement through sports, I established Special Olympics Nippon in 1994 and in 2005, our dream to host the world games came true. Surveying Japanese society after the 2005 games, however, I realized we had made little progress towards our goals of their independence and social engagement. Unfortunately, 80% of the Japanese public is oblivious to people with intellectual disabilities and without opportunities to interact with them, an invisible wall−built on incomprehension and prejudice, in turn born of ignorance–remains in place.
Many Western countries have evolved from an era of "normalization," into "inclusion," with more than half of their populations convinced that people with intellectual disabilities have a right to social engagement. I believe that the advantages of an inclusive society are that we can acknowledge difference while experiencing every citizen as a "special life," a society that clearly increases everyone's happiness.
Three years ago, as part of my work helping transform Japan into an inclusive society, I had the opportunity to visit Colony Unzen in Nagasaki prefecture. I was especially moved to meet the Zuihou Taiko drumming team. The six young men, who are the stars of this film, are professional musicians who live with their families among the local community. There I found people with intellectual disabilities living independently, the very embodiment of an ideal, inclusive society, created over the course of thirty years. Director Ken'ichi Oguri understood my strong desire to show the people of Japan how these people are living independently and we were able to make another film together.
INCLUSION has been theatrically distributed and warmly received in 24 Japanese cities. I hope many more people will see this film and understand Japan's current situation and support the realization of a truly inclusive society.


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Jaime Li Wu is a PhD candidate at the Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market (ROA) at Maastricht University. After completing the International Baccalaureate in Canada representing his home country Panama, he obtained his interdisciplinary Bachelor's Degree in Human Ecology at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, U.S. He then obtained a Master's of Science in Economics from the University of Barcelona, concentrating in Regional and Urban Economics, and in Growth and Trade Economic Theory. He has also worked in two NGOs focusing on social services and affordable housing care. He is currently involved in the Instituut Gak project and NetSpar project. His research focuses on the role of pensions and retirement and career decisions.


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Nike Air Zoom SuperRep Coconut Milk/Black Synthetic Rubber Training Shoes
The Nike Air Zoom SuperRep is an innovative shoe built specifically for the rigors of high-intensity classes. Using Zoom Air in the forefoot not only creates a dynamic aesthetic, it also helps provide impact protection and a responsiveness that gives back rep after rep after rep. The model comes with a new cushioning system essentially dividing the sole into two separate parts.
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May I use my non-electric coffee maker on Shabbat? I plan to pour "hot" water (from a Kly Shlishi, so there's no problem with bishul-cooking) over ground coffee which sits in what is essentially a strainer, with or without a paper filter. Is my use of the coffee which drips through a violation of straining or the like?
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Urban residents' perceptions of birds in the neighborhood: Biodiversity, cultural ecosystem services, and disservices
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As our world becomes increasingly urbanized, cities are often where we come into contact with the natural worldnot just in parks and urban nature preserves, but in more familiar places like residential yards. We conducted bird surveys and social surveys in Chicago-area residential landscapes near forest preserves (primarily in middle- and high-income areas) to examine residents' perceptions of the birds that co-inhabit their neighborhoods and the relationship of those perceptions with characteristics of the bird community. We found that residents value many aspects of neighborhood birds, especially those related to aesthetics and birds' place in the ecosystem. Our results indicate that while birds were generally well liked and annoyances were minor, several common and visible urban species, such as the House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris), and Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata), may attract attention for their negative qualities, such as their sounds and effects on personal property. The results also indicate that residents' valuations of ecosystem services are linked to their perceptions of bird species richness rather than the actual species richness, and people may perceive only a subset of the birds in their neighborhoods. Although birds provide many important ecosystem services, perhaps one of their most important roles in cities is as a relatable and likable connecting point between city dwellers and the broader environment.
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Belaire, J. Amy; Westphal, Lynne M.; Whelan, Christopher J.; Minor, Emily S. 2015. Urban residents' perceptions of birds in the neighborhood: Biodiversity, cultural ecosystem services, and disservices. The Condor. 117(2): 192-202. https://doi.org/10.1650/CONDOR-14-128.1.


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Thursday Night Football has come and gone, and despite winning, technically sitting on top of the NFC East, the Philadelphia Eagles, have a ton of needs, this coming offseason. If I could sum up the 2020 season for the birds, as of now, in one word, that would be "Injuries". One after another, the team's front office has watched players, fall, to the beats that are on injured reserve. The easy move to help get this figured out for the future would be free agency. But with a cap issue staring the team down, for 2021, the best choice is to build through the draft. That old saying has been a tried and true proven way, build through the draft. You figure out the future, and fill these holes, and needs with the upcoming draft. While the Eagles are technically in the playoff race, the obvious need to get younger should be on the top of the "to-do" list. With that said, here are two players, one offense and one defense, that could interest the team, and truly help, bring success again.
Defense: CB Patrick Surtain, Alabama Crimson Tide
Defense wins championships, right? right! To say the Eagles, are in need of an overhaul on defense would be putting it lightly. Despite being stacked with a bevy of defensive line talent, and a true number one corner, in Darius Slay, the buck stops there. Right now asking any Eagles, fan, what the team needs right now, more than likely, they will say linebacker. While this is a huge part of it, the need to have a real field general, in the middle of the defense, it doesn't stop at that. The need for young pass rushers, young safeties, and a stud to play on an island is also a must. That is where the young Crimson tide, star shows up. I have been a huge supporter of this kid, since seeing him his freshman year, in college. The skillset is all there, and the potential to be a legit star at the next level shines each weekend. Capable of playing in the zone, as well as man coverage, Surtain would be able, to use in all situations. This weekend, Surtain, head over to take on the Tennessee Volunteers, another game, in which they are heavily favored. This will an excellent chance, to see the future star once again. Just put on the tape, and I promise you, will come away loving this kid.
Offense: WR Amari Rodgers, Clemson Tigers.
The Eagles just may have fallen backwards, into finding the future of the wide-out position, with first-round pick Jalen Reagor, and Free-agent Travis Fulgham. No one could deny, the talent these two possess, and as it stands right now, you could argue that these two, could be the top two targets for years to come. Fulgham, more than Reagor right now due to an injury issue. Regardless of what your thoughts are on this, the obvious need for another addition of talent, is well, obvious. This is where the 5'10 stud, would come in truly helpful. The Clemson star has been the face of consistency, although dealing with an injury last year. Never wavering from his leadership role on offense, the sure-handed Rodgers, has always been a great teammate. Personality-wise, he checks all the boxes, but it is his play on the field, that sets him apart. Built like 2020 first-round pick Jalen Reagor, Rodgers has the ability to turn into a running back, once he has the ball in his hands. He can play in the slot, making the dirty plays over the middle, or he can play outside and just outrun a defender. What may be his best trait as a receiver, is his route running. He is capable of running a full tree, which would help him from day one in the NFL. Adding a player like Rodgers would give QB Carson Wentz, another monster option, one that would take a ton of pressure off the often pressured franchise.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Gov. Gina Raimondo has signed legislation that would provide for the release of records from the investigation of the state's failed $75 million deal with the video game company started by former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling.
The Democratic governor's approval of the bill on Wednesday comes after her office and the state public safety department objected in court to a June temporary restraining order that blocked the release of 38 Studios documents at the state attorney general's request.
Attorney General Peter Kilmartin, a Democrat, had asked to keep correspondence between his office and state police detectives, along with "grand jury material deemed confidential" sealed, among other specific documents.
Raimondo says she was "against 38 Studios from the very beginning" and believes state residents "deserve to know what happened."


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SALT LAKE CITY — Aaron Peterson was never supposed to make it this far.
He is "not compatible with life," according to some doctors. Born with Trisomy 18, a genetic disorder that comes with a host of life-threatening medical conditions, Aaron has been defying the odds for two years.
Only half of children born with the disorder survive beyond their first week. Aaron survived his first week, and his second, and 102 more, making it to his second birthday and hoping to see many more.
"His first year, we were in and out of the hospital more times than I can count," said Rebekah Peterson, his mother. "We never went three weeks between discharge and another visit."
Some doctors wonder whether it is worth it to fight the battles associated with Trisomy 18, but for Rebekah, it was never a question.
"There are dicey times and scary times and times when you're going, 'Really? Really, one more thing?'" she said. "But the majority of it is just good. I never thought I could raise a special needs child; I thought it was beyond me. But you just do, and you finally realize there is more joy and love than you have ever thought possible."
And the joy has only compounded as Aaron has continued to defy the odds, making it to his second birthday, while only 10 percent of children with his disorder make it to their first. And he seems to be thriving: the Peterson family has only made two visits to the hospital since last fall.
To celebrate Aaron's success, Rebekah threw him a birthday party on Wednesday. Last year, his birthday party drew hundreds. This year, too, saw a crowd.
"We had people who came from across the street, and from a few states away," she said. "Lots and lots of friends, representing just a fraction of the prayers that have gone up to heaven in his behalf over the past two-plus years."
Balloons, too, were released to the heavens Wednesday in Aaron's honor.
"Where do balloons go, Mommy, when you set them free?" read a poem in the Petersons' home. "I hope they go to heaven … as a gift from me."
The balloons represented two long, prayerful years. They were challenging years, to be sure, but also incredibly rewarding, according to Rebekah.
"It's been a great journey," she said. "I wouldn't trade it. I didn't always say that before he was born."
It took a lot of research — in medical journals, not on WebMD, Peterson noted — and a shift in attitude to accept what was happening.
"You go in for that 20-week ultrasound," Peterson said. "The real reason you go is to find out whether you're going to paint your nursury pink or blue. And you're told instead your baby probably isn't going to live until birth. It's absolutely devastating initially."
A network of supporters gave Peterson somewhere to lean during those times she could not go on by herself, but hers has been one of the happier stories.
I think every parent's biggest fear is that their child will be forgotten.
–Rebekah Peterson
"I have friends whose kids have died," she said. "Moms who have walked that road with me, held my hand. Even though you're told it's going to happen from the beginning, you don't expect it. It's still something that happens to other people, not to you or your friend. And then it does."
"Children aren't supposed to die; parents aren't supposed to bury their children. That's not the way it's supposed to work."
She wears a butterfly pin in remembrance of those lost children, so they will not be forgotten, as she knows with a surety that her own son never will be.
"I think every parent's biggest fear is that their child will be forgotten," she said. "It's my way of saying, 'I won't forget your child. I know he lived. I know she was important.'"


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Domestic violence is "a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power or control over an intimate partner," according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
The behaviors that perpetrators use against their victims might range from non-violent psychological tactics to violent physical assaults, which often require the involvement of law enforcement.
According to Maine law, bail commissioners set the bail for suspects charged with domestic violence. Because of this, many abusers remain in prison for several hours to, at most, a few days before posting bail. Spending a few hours in jail is minor in comparison to endangering others and causing them to become fearful for their safety.
Last year, 38-year-old Amy Lake and her two children were killed in their Dexter home by her estranged husband, Steven Lake, who had violated both his bail conditions and the protection-from-abuse order she had against him.
It is evident that current legal tools are woefully ineffective in lethal situations and that more action is needed.
Gov. Paul LePage has collaborated with Rep. Emily Cain, D-Orono, and others to create L.D. 1867, the Act to Protect Domestic Violence Victims. Lepage's bill has several key components, most of which came from other bills making their way through the Legislature.
L.D. 1711, submitted by Cain, is titled An Act to Mandate the Use of Standardized Risk Assessment in the Management of Domestic Violence Crimes. Cain's bill outlined the implementation of an evidence-based assessment that law enforcement officers would use during investigations of domestic violence reports.
The governor's bill adds strangulation to the assessment. Strangulation was the cause of death in 43 percent of female domestic assault murders in 2007, according to information released by the Journal of Emergency Medicine.
The inclusion of both risk assessment and strangulation are important to ensure consistence and accuracy in reporting. Collecting this information will help police understand the potential lethality of certain cases and help officials set bail that is appropriate for the crime committed.
The second bill folded into the governor's bill is L.D. 1704, An Act to Amend the Maine Bail Code to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence.
This bill requires judges to set bail for suspects in domestic-violence cases, instead of bail commissioners, and allows them to order the use of electronic monitoring systems in bail conditions.
Judges, who have access to a defendant's criminal history, would be able to set more appropriate bail for violent offenders. It also would place suspects in jail for a longer period of time while they wait for bail to be set.
This extra time is essential to a victim's efforts to create a safety plan and ultimately remove herself (or himself) from a violent situation.
If suspects violate the conditions of their bail and commit a domestic-violence-related crime, they would face Class C criminal charges, according to the new bill.
This law could save the lives of victims whose abusers are repeat offenders.
Maine must set an example of zero tolerance for domestic violence and hold perpetrators accountable for their violation of basic human rights.
By holding abusers accountable for their actions, we can prevent lives from being lost because of lack of protection by the justice system.
Maine lawmakers need to know that the state's citizens will not tolerate domestic violence of any sort. They should support L.D. 1867.
Christine Crittenden of Skowhegan is a graduate student in social work at the University of Maine. Email at [email protected]
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A COVENTRY secondary school is set to go it alone and become the city's first Trust school.
Lyng Hall School in Wyken would come under the control of a newly formed charity rather than the city council.
Several million pounds worth of buildings and grounds would be handed over to a new charitable trust by next Easter if the plan goes ahead.
The 20-strong governing body at the Blackberry Lane school voted unanimously to start the process of becoming a Trust school.
The plan is to persuade companies and organisations to join a charitable trust.
The buildings and grounds including the school's new swimming pool and all-weather athletics track, which belong to Coventry City Council, would be given to the charitable trust.
The trustees would appoint governors which would give them some say in the running of the school.
It's not yet clear which companies or organisations would become trustees.
But head Paul Green is hoping for organisations such as family learning centres to get involved and then set up adult education classes for parents at the school.
Mr Green said: "The Trust won't bring any money directly but will formalise partnership arrangements."
Parents will be asked their opinions before the plans are finalised.
Trust schools are a government initiative brought in last year. The government says it gives heads help in running the school from outside organisations. They say schools with such partnerships get better exam results.
But the National Union of Teachers fears that schools would be handed over to organisations that can't be held to account.
They say outside organisations can help in schools without having a say in how they are run.
Nationally there are 200 schools working towards trust status.


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Could anyone please help me to find out the AD privileges required for domain service account that splunk uses to connect and query active directory database.
Hello @sivakumarm ,
In the Splunk side you need for the Splunk Supporting Add-on for Active Directory the admin_all_objects capability to read storage passwords. The user has this capability by default. If you want to use the add on with the non-admin user, then you must have this capability added to its profile.
in the Microsoft side you only need a domain user (enough to discover the Active Directory)
You can find all the informations in the official documentation from Splunk for this add-on:
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Any Domain User account is enough for this add-on. There is no privilege required.
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Inner Life
Songs that have been Sampled
Ain't No Mountain High Enough from Inner Life
- Hoodlum by Mobb Deep
- I Don't Want Nobody (Tellin Me What To Do) by Cherie Amore
Caught Up In A One Night. . . from Caught Up
- Caught Up by Biz Markie
- Caught Up by Chubb Rock
- Lost In the Storm by Chubb Rock
I Like It Like That
- I Like It Like That by Disco Diamonds
- I Like It Like That by Discrokris
Moment of My Life
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Importance of Water
Hydrating adequately with water for your individualized needs is the basic foundation of self care. What are some symptoms of dehydration? -Confusion -Brain fog -Loss of concentration -Tiredness -Sleepiness -Thirst -Dry Mouth -Headache -Dark colored urine What are benefits of adequate hydration? -Moistness in mouth and lips -Ability to concentrate and focus -Improves headaches -Cardiovascular improvement -Cognition improvement -Purification of various body systems -Detoxifica


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Therapeutic Bookstore
"Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for them".
-Maya Angelou
Supplement your child's experience in therapy.
These books enhance communication between parent and child or parent and educator.
These books are not a substitute for therapy.
The Germ
The Germ provides an age appropriate and diversity affirmative approach to talking to children about the difficulty topic of racism.
Appropriate for ages 6-11.
Giving Up is NOT What's Up!
Giving Up is Not What's Up provides children with a faith based and resiliency focused approach to suicide, self-harm and homicide prevention.
Appropriate for ages 6-11.
The Hole in my Heart
The Hole in My heart provides children with an encouraging and positive look at coping with parent abandonment and loss.
Appropriate for ages 6-11.
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Toys 'R' Us Inc. has redesigned its mobile commerce sites and apps for Toys 'R' Us and Babies 'R' Us and has launched a new tablet-optimized site shared by both brands. On the redesigned mobile sites and apps and the tablet-optimized site, customers can search and browse products, read reviews and item descriptions, view video content, and complete an order. The mobile app and optimized sites mirror the search functionality of the merchant's e-commerce sites and allow shoppers to search by Category, Age, Character/Theme, Brand, What's New and Clearance. Babies 'R' Us shoppers can also browse by Top Registry Items.
Through the redesigned mobile shopping app for iPhone and Android, users can now scan a product bar code or a QR code while in-store to obtain more information on a product. By scanning a product's bar code, customers are linked to a page where they can see product details and user reviews and will be able to add the item to their shopping cart quickly.
Shoppers using a mobile device or tablet can enter their ZIP code to view the weekly ad and deals for their area. In addition, they can save their 'home store' under the store locator function to be automatically directed to the weekly ad for their area.
And customers can share their favorite items from Toys 'R' Us, No. 50 in the Internet Retailer Mobile 400, with family and friends through Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest from their smartphone or tablet.
Additionally, customers can now take advantage of some of the retailer's multichannel services, including 'Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store' and 'Ship to Store,' through their smartphones and tablets. And the merchant's enhanced mobile shopping sites and apps and tablet site offer a unified shopping cart, enabling shoppers to buy from both Toys 'R' Us and Babies 'R' Us with a single checkout, both within the apps and optimized sites.


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As arguments in Greg Craig's three-week trial came to a close Tuesday, his defense lawyer urged jurors to consider the former Obama White House counsel's character and a career "built on honesty and trust" as they weigh whether he misled the Justice Department about his past work for Ukraine.
In a more than 90-minute closing argument, defense lawyer William Murphy drew a sharp contrast between Craig and a pair of star witnesses for the prosecution. Murphy, a Baltimore-based partner at Zuckerman Spaeder, called one of the witnesses an "occupational liar," and the other a "con artist" and "congenital liar."
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NFL Playoffs
The Philadelphia Eagles are favorites to win the 2023 Super Bowl at -125 odds
- The Philadelphia Eagles are 1.5 point favorites against the Kansas City Chiefs on February 12, 2023. The Over-Under Total is 50.5 Points
NFL Playoffs Betting News
NFL Playoff Odds and Betting 2023
The NFL playoffs conclude on Sunday, February 12, 2023, with Super Bowl LVII, where the AFC Champion Kansas City Chiefs will take on the NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles. The Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals to advance to the Super Bowl, while the Eagles beat the San Francisco 49ers.
The Eagles opened the Super Bowl with the best odds to win the NFL playoffs. The Eagles have an incredibly well-rounded team that can combine explosive plays on offense with a ferocious pass rush on defense. The Eagles' defense posted one of the highest sack totals in NFL history during the regular season, and Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was named as a finalist for NFL MVP. This is reflected in the Eagles' point differential, which sat at +133 in the regular season and has been an elite +55 through two playoff games.
The Chiefs also have a finalist for NFL MVP in QB Patrick Mahomes, who is the favorite to win the award in the NFL betting odds. Mahomes injured his ankle earlier in the NFL playoffs against the Jacksonville Jaguars and was clearly compromised in the AFC Championship game against the Bengals. However, there is an extra week off between the AFC Championship game and the Super Bowl, so Mahomes' injured ankle will get extra time to heal. It will be critical for Mahomes to have good mobility against the Eagles' strong pass rush.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts opened with the best Super Bowl MVP odds, followed by Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs TE Travis Kelce, and Eagles WR A.J. Brown.
NFL FAQs
When do the NFL playoffs start?
The NFL playoffs will begin on January 14, 2023 with the Wild Card Round, Divisional Round and Conference Championship taking place the following three weekends.
How many teams make the NFL playoffs?
14 total teams make the NFL playoffs, with seven coming from each conference. The No. 1 seed from both the AFC and NFC gets a bye in the first round.
When and where is the Super Bowl for the 2022 season?
Super Bowl LVII will be on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.


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Influence Positively Interview - Michael Ayalon
Since 2003, Michael Ayalon, President and Founder of Petwebdesigner.com, has been building websites and blogs for pet related businesses in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Petwebdesigner specializes in website design, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, and social media. Petwebdesigner has been featured on ABC News, Dog Fancy, Pet Product News, and ASPCA Animal Hero for their work in building AnimalRoulette.com, the first ever online live video adoption site. Learn more by visiting their website at www.Petwebdesigner.com.
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Perfect happiness is a world in which all pets have a home. It's been one of my biggest frustrations working in the pet industry, as we currently have between 9,000 - 11,000 animals euthanized each day in shelters here in the United States. To me, that is just completely unacceptable. Until that day comes when we have a solution to this problem, I'll keep coming up with new ideas to help correct it.
I would probably come back as a cat. They are the kings of the castle. Everything is on their time frame and people serve them!
What is your pets most treasured possession?
I adopted a dog named Soco in college who loved tennis balls, I would always be asking people for extras. He went through them pretty quickly. Anytime a tennis ball came out, Soco knew it was play time. Given that his favorite activity was running (while we were biking, rollerblading, or jogging), tennis balls quickly became his best friend when we ran out of energy and he was still ready to go.
Your proudest achievement so far?
My proudest achievement was actually having our first online pet adoption with live video at Kent Animal Shelter with my invention, Animal Roulette. We had 200 live chats that afternoon with animal lovers all over the country. People could see and talk to the animals that were up for adoption at Kent Animal Shelter right from their home, which I believe is the future of pet adoption in the United States. Now we can eliminate all the excuses like long drives to the shelter or bad weather, and show anyone with a computer the lovable animals that are waiting for them. The live video interaction gives the people the ability to ask questions about the animal in real time, and the shelter can also qualify the person adopting to make sure they are a good fit for this animal. It saves lots of time for both parties, and it helps to save animals. Watching the new website go up, have successful online video chats with people all over the United States, and then end up with new adoptions at the end of the day is very satisfying. It just shows that anything is possible if you really believe in it.
Who are your heroes in real life?
My heroes in real life are my parents, mostly because they originally came from another country, built wonderful careers, raised three children, and really succeeded in life. They chased down their dreams and made it a reality, which gives me a great deal of inspiration as I try to do the same. The values that they taught me at a very early age still stick with me today, and for that I am very thankful.


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Attic Sale Success
Thank you to everyone who came out this year for the attic sale! It was a resoundingly successful day. You may not know this, but the Attic Sale is the Museum's biggest fundraiser, and a time of the year to support the
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We're part of the Kroger Community Rewards Program! Everyone needs groceries and we bet a lot of our supporters have been to Kroger once or twice in their lives. Why not make an impact, then, while you shop? By signing up at https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards, any transactions moving forward
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Marketing leaders can no longer ignore the necessity of including mobile apps in their integrated marketing strategy. Customers browse and buy very differently than in the past. We live in an omni-channel world, and it has transformed how our businesses connect with their audiences.
September 11, 2013
As digital marketing moves to the strategic heart of business, too many organizations remain unprepared to meet the demands of digital transformation.


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Refuge Hélène - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
Fraz. Lavachey, 11013 Courmayeur AO, Italy
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About Refuge Hélène
The Elena refuge or, sometimes, Hélène refuge is a mountain refuge located in the Val Ferret Valdôtain, a side valley of the Aosta Valley, in the upper Valdigne, in the Mont-Blanc massif, at 2,062 meters above sea level. The refuge is at a place called Pré-de-Bar, at the bottom of the Val Ferret, on the route to the Col Ferret, which leads to Switzerland. According to legend, it is dedicated to a little shepherdess from Pré-de-Bar, Hélène.
Attractions Near Refuge Hélène
The Col Ferret is a mountain pass that connects Orsières in Valais with Courmayeur in the Aosta Valley, on the border between Switzerland and Italy, geographically joining the Val Ferret Switzerland with the Italian Val Ferret. This second pass is of particular importance because it separates the Western Alps from the Central Alps, as well as the Mont Blanc Massif from the much lower Grand Golliaz group.
The Argentière glacier is located in the Mont Blanc massif. It overlooks the village of Argentière. This glacier covers an area of 19 km² and an altitude range from 1600 m to 3600 m on a North aspect. Satellite images from various years give a birds' eye view of the great river of ice retreating further into the mountains.
Val Ferret is the name of the two separate valleys, departing from the Col Ferret on the border between Italy and Switzerland, on the southern and eastern sides of the Mont Blanc Massif. The Swiss valley drains northeastwards towards Orsières and on into the Rhône basin; whereas the Italian valley drains southwestwards towards Courmayeur and on into the Po basin. The two valleys are connected by a mountain footpath through Col Ferret which forms part of the 170 kilometres circular Tour du Mont
The Aiguille Verte is one of the most prominent mountains of the Mont Blanc range. Its huge ridges and famous couloirs make it one of the most difficult 4000 m peaks to climb in the Alps. This mythical summit can be climbed through mixed terrain and by different routes. One of the beautiful mountains which was flourished with natural beauty.
Great Saint Bernard Pass, Italian Colle del Gran San Bernardo, French Col du Grand-Saint-Bernard, one of the highest of the Alpine frontier passes, at 8,100 feet. It lies on the Italian-Swiss border east of the Mont Blanc group in the southwestern Pennine Alps. The pass connects Martigny-Ville, Switzerland, in the Rhône River valley, with Aosta, Italy. The alpine crossing was a significant stretch of the pilgrim routes between north and south.
A colossal rocky pyramid belonging to the Mont Blanc Massif and situated on its Northern side, entirely in French territory. Although from a distance it looks like a monolith, it is actually composed of two nearby but separate summits. One of the nice trekking destinations and also a place flourished with natural beauty.
Where is Refuge Hélène
Discover More Attractions in Aosta, Where Refuge Hélène Is Located
The Aosta Valley is a mountainous autonomous region in northwestern Italy. It is bordered by Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, to the west, Valais, Switzerland, to the north, and by Piedmont, Italy, to the south and east. The regional capital is Aosta.


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Situated in Southbank, this hotel is five minutes from Eureka Tower. It offers complimentary Wi-Fi, a Jacuzzi and an indoor pool.
The Langham Melbourne boasts a variety of superior amenities, including a limousine service and Chuan Spa. Guests can take advantage of the recreational activities available, such as bicycle rental and a sauna.
All rooms are air conditioned and equipped with cable/satellite channels, a flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station. All offer a telephone and a desk.
The Langham Melbourne offers a variety of in-house dining options with Melba and ARIA. A wide selection of eating options are also found in close proximity to the property.
After settling in to their room, guests can explore the area with use of Flinders Street Station, which is a brief walk from the hotel. Guests can also visit Collins Street, Melbourne Aquarium and Federation Square.
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Chuan spa invites guests to enjoy their full-body Harmony Signature massage that can be complemented with the matching facial and customized to your preferences. The massage can also be enjoyed as part of the many treatment packages, like the Chuan Ritual, which also includes an herbal salt scrub or mud-based exfoliation. To bring on the romance, couples can indulge in the Serenty Chen Couples treatment with a private geisha tub, Chinese-inspired delicacies and tea, as well as a facial tailored to your skin needs.
Melba restaurant impresses with Australian-inspired food, incorporating everything from seafood to local produce fresh from the farmers. Victoria-sourced wine is also part of the culinary experience and interactive kitchen services allow guests to learn more about how their food is prepared. International delicacies accompany the Australian cuisine well, with Japanese sushi, Indian tandoori, or Asian wok. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, catering to guests' needs all day long.
Decadent and elegant perfectly describes this hotel, and with the Chocolate Bar High Tea, guests can indulge in a special afternoon activity. Every Saturday and Sunday, you get to enjoy scrumptious buttermilk scones served with jam, lemon curd, and clotted cream. The hotel's pastry chefs showcase their best sweet creations for your delight, and while a glass of sparkling wine opens the experience, it is rounded off with a cup of freshly brewed coffee, hot chocolate, or tea. For a slightly less swanky experience, the hotel also hosts Wedgewood afternoon tea Monday through Friday.
A modern-equipped fitness center awaits, but various fitness classes ensure you have an even broader program at your disposal. With Yoga, Pilates, and Circuit exercise classes at your disposal, you can tone, sculpt, and stretch your muscles under the guidance of a professional trainer, and if you want something less intense, you can participate in their meditation sessions.
The Langham, Melbourne hotel features the huge adaptable Clarendon ballroom of about 3,700 sq ft that can be divided into three separate areas. With a total capacity of 400 people, it is a great place for a wedding, banquet, or big-sized lecture. A myriad of other smaller-sized rooms awaits, too, like the Tower Rooms with capacities for up to 40 people, and the Boardroom for 14 attendants. The hotel caters to a wide range of events, including birthday parties, private dinners, and much more, and the onsite event planners can help you with any kind of event, whether small or big, formal or informal.
The minute you arrive at The Langham, Melbourne, you don't have to think of anything – not even parking. For a nightly fee of approximately A$ 64 (about $45), you can leave your car at the hotel entrance and entrust it to the valets. Please note that the maximum allowed height for a vehicle is 6.5 ft.
Enhance your stay at this 5-star hotel even more and benefit from the bookable add-ons. Various packages like the breakfast package make your stay even more enjoyable. The Wish Upon A Star package includes a hot buffet breakfast, valet parking, and access to the health club, among other perks. Add-ons include a special occasion pack and in-room afternoon tea. (Prices checked 24/06/19).
The Langham Melbourne is located at 1 Southgate Avenue in Southbank, 1.1 km from the center of Melbourne. Southbank Promenade is the closest landmark to The Langham Melbourne.
Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at The Langham Melbourne.
Yes, The Langham Melbourne offers free Wi-Fi.
The Langham Melbourne is 11.7 km from Melbourne Essendon. The Langham Melbourne is 20.2 km from Melbourne.
Yes, The Langham Melbourne has a pool onsite.
KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Langham Melbourne in Melbourne and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Langham Melbourne and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Langham Melbourne.