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God gives His girls equality and has commisioned them to take territory for His kingdom.
Most Israelites who traveled through the Sinai desert with Moses probably knew about the daughters of Zelophehad. While other women hid inside tents and covered themselves head to foot with heavy veils, these girls—Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah and Tirzah—defied the patriarchal system of their day and earned a special place in biblical history.
We rarely hear sermons about Zelophehad's daughters today, even though they are mentioned in the Bible five times (see Num. 26:33; 27:1-7; 36:1-12; 1 Chr. 7:15; Josh. 17:1-6). Maybe this is because many church leaders simply don't want to empower women or are afraid to. But it is time we unlocked these women's secret for a new generation.
God's daughters must understand who they are, how their heavenly Father views them, and what He has commissioned them to do in His kingdom. The daughters' portion must be claimed.
You may have been told that women have only second-class status in the church, or that your role is limited because of your gender. You may have even been told that women are less valuable to God, or less useful. But the Bible contradicts this view.
In fact, the Old Testament contains several accounts of daughters who were empowered and given their full inheritance—in an age when boys were preferred over girls, and women had no civil rights. The stories of these daughters are recorded in Scripture so that you, too, will muster the courage to claim your inheritance.
Five Pioneer Women At a time when most women in Israel lived like prisoners in polygamous households, the daughters of Zelophehad must have spent lots of time outside their tent. They were curious. They had a zest for life. And they refused to be confined by the limitations of their culture.
Why did they think differently from other women of that era? My theory is that their parents offered these girls overwhelming validation and encouragement. Zelophehad, who had no sons, must have decided after his first daughter was born that he was content to raise a houseful of women. He recognized their value. He was generous with his affection and instilled in his daughters a powerful sense of personal destiny.
Zelophehad probably showered his daughters with gifts, held them in his lap after dinner and told them stories about the exodus from Egypt while he tucked them into bed. They knew their daddy loved them, and his affirmation nurtured a sense of empowerment.
I can imagine these playful girls dancing and singing next to their father's goat pens as they did their chores. Their ankle bracelets jingling as they skipped past the tents in Manasseh's encampment.
Neighbors might have even complained about all the giggling that came from Zelophehad's household. They may have shouted to Zelophehad's wife, "Tell those girls to be quiet!"
But these girls were not easily silenced. They were God-ordained troublemakers. They would soon make history.
As the girls blossomed into women, their confidence grew. They must have started talking among themselves about the problems with patriarchy, finally asking the most forbidden questions: "Why don't the women have any privileges around here? Why can't women own land? Why can't we get an inheritance when we cross the Jordan?"
The Bible tells us that after Zelophehad's death, his daughters went to Moses and made a daring proposal: "'Why should the name of our father be withdrawn from among his family because he had no son? Give us a possession among our father's brothers'" (Num. 27:4, NASB).
We can't even begin to imagine how bold and audacious this request was. Women in Israel did not ask for rights. Yet the daughters of Zelophehad risked their reputations by approaching the leader of their nation and asking for something revolutionary.
What is most remarkable is that Moses took their request seriously and sought God about it. Most church leaders who restrict women's involvement in ministry don't pray about this issue at all. They simply consult their denominational policies and traditions and decree, "No women in the pulpit. Women can't teach men. Women can't lead anything." Then they reinstate man-made rules that quench the Holy Spirit.
But Moses asked God, and God had a surprising reply: "'The daughters of Zelophehad are right in their statements. You shall surely give them a hereditary possession among their father's brothers, and you shall transfer the inheritance of their father to them'" (Num. 27:7).
In that moment, God contradicted centuries of prejudice and wrong-headed tradition. He made it clear that in His kingdom, women are not afterthoughts or appendages. They have equal value with men and full rights to His benefits.
A Daughter's Double Portion Hidden in another Old Testament book is the story of Achsah, the daughter of Caleb (see Josh. 15:16-19). Like Zelophehad's daughters, this daring young woman also claimed territory in the land of Canaan.
Can you imagine what it would have been like to grow up in the household of Caleb, one of Israel's champions of faith? The giants who ruled Canaan did not intimidate this man—and I suspect he imparted that same fearlessness to this young girl.
The Bible tells us that when Caleb inherited his territory in the land of Judah, his daughter approached him with a bold proposal: She asked him for land in a day when women were not considered worthy of owning anything.
But the story does not stop there. Achsah said to her father: "'Give me a blessing; since you have given me the land of the Negev, give me also springs of water'" (v. 19). Caleb, not one to deny his little girl anything, gave her "the upper and the lower springs."
Achsah had spunk. She wasn't satisfied with the status quo. Not only did she ask for land, she asked for more! She pressed forward until she got the water necessary to turn the dry desert into a garden.
Why is this obscure passage included in the Scriptures? I believe the Holy Spirit has woven a subtle theme throughout the Bible, pointing to the fact that redeemed women who have been set free from the curse of sin will inherit the kingdom. They will not live on the sidelines while men partake of heaven's blessings. They will not be penalized from full participation in the church simply because of gender.
Today, God is calling women of faith to arise and claim land for Him. He is looking for women who have a giant-killing mentality. Dare I say it? He is looking for women with an apostolic spirit—women whose burden for souls weighs so heavy that they cannot rest until the whole earth has been filled with His glory.
God wants women who are not content to simply work in the nursery and lead women's luncheons. (Nothing against the nursery, but the church has lost so much of its power by limiting women's gifts to domestic functions.) It is time for women to shake loose from the trappings of religious culture and step into their full potential.
Women can still work in the nursery or the kitchen (as can men, since all of us are called to be servants). But they can also plant churches, disciple new believers, counsel the addicted, heal the sick, perform miracles, cast out devils, own and run successful businesses, feed the poor, hold political office and transform nations for Christ. There is so much territory to be claimed.
Perhaps you did not know you could ask for nations. Perhaps you did not realize that God has a role for you to play in the evangelization of the world. As you get to know the Father more intimately, you will come to understand that He is eager to give you more when you are willing to ask for it.
A Beautiful Company of Women There is yet a third Old Testament reference to daughters who claimed their inheritance. They are the daughters of Job—Jemimah, Keziah and Keren-happuch—who are described as the most beautiful women in the land (see Job 42:12-15).
Job must have had special affection for these girls. After all, he had lost all 10 of his original children years earlier when a storm destroyed his house. When God restored Job's fortunes, and gave him double for all that had been taken from him, Job had 10 more children. It is interesting to note that the Bible says Job had seven sons and three daughters—and then it provides the names of the girls only.
Then Job 42:15 says: "In all the land no women were found so fair as Job's daughters; and their father gave them inheritance among their brothers."
Why are only the daughters' names mentioned? Why is there a reference to the girls' beauty? And why are we told that they were given an inheritance?
Again, the Holy Spirit is showing us God's heart for women. Although men have abused, marginalized and oppressed women—even in the church—God will have the last word on this subject. This passage in Job, one of the oldest books of the Bible, offers a glimpse into the last days. It signifies a day when women who are empowered by the Holy Spirit will be fully restored to their place of spiritual authority.
Like Job, human beings were stripped of their dignity and spiritual power because of sin. But when Jesus Christ purchased redemption at Calvary, His blood not only paid the full price for our transgressions, it also broke the power of shame, guilt and oppression off of women. It made them beautiful again, and restored to them the right to their spiritual inheritance.
Do you know that the Lord sees you as beautiful? Perhaps your self-image has been marred by life's disappointments and tragedies.
Many women struggle to find their identity in Christ because of sexual molestation, domestic abuse or the shame of abortion or fornication. Don't let the mistakes of the past or the wounds inflicted by people stop you from gaining your inheritance. God calls you beautiful. He can take your filthy rags and give you a new wardrobe—one of righteousness and purity. Regardless of the pain of your past, He has a glorious future planned for you.
Claim Your Portion God has placed a passion in my heart to see women take their full place in the church and society. Perhaps that's because I have four daughters of my own.
As soon as my first daughter, Margaret, was born 20 years ago, I realized that girls are special. So my wife and I kept having more. Meredith was born in 1987. Gloria arrived two years later. Charlotte came along in 1992. Four girls in seven years!
I tell people that I have been drowning in a sea of estrogen since the day we brought that first baby girl into our home. But I have no regrets. I know that the Father does not look at girls as inferior.
He did not make them to serve as appendages to men. He created women with unique callings that must be released in full potential.
Most of my income today is being spent on my daughters' college education, and more probably will be spent on their weddings. I could never deny my daughters any good gift. How much more is the Father willing to lavish His blessings, spiritual gifts and empowering grace on His girls?
Although you may have experienced gender prejudice, this tragic attitude does not reflect the Father's heart for you. He longs to give you the kingdom.
J. Lee Grady is a contributing editor of Charisma and author of 10 Lies the Church Tells Women and 25 Tough Questions About Women and the Church. All are published by Charisma House.
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While many of us may feel the pressure of appearing in large social gatherings, there are those who feel positively crippled at the very thought of showing up and interacting with many people at a time. There is a difference between the two scenarios where one may down to an introverted nature, and the other may be a symptom of a greater problem like social anxiety disorder. So what exactly is this condition all about? Here is everything you need to know!
Definition: By definition, social anxiety disorder is marked with many issues including the feeling of pressing self-consciousness, as well as anxiety, fear and embarrassment. All of these may be caused in the natural course of everyday interactions as well. It is a condition where the patient cannot cope with normal interactions without the support of medication and therapy.
Symptoms: There are a number of symptoms which can help in recognizing this condition. Constant worry and concern that one may end up humiliated on a public platform or while having the most mundane discussions at work or at a party, is one of the most pressing symptoms of this condition. Further, the patient will also be fearful of offending people he or she may be interacting with. Also, after an interaction or presence at a gathering, one may sit down to analyze the performance in great detail and be constantly critical of the same. Anxiety may also make the patient avoid any kind of social situation in extreme cases.
Causes: There are a number of things that may cause such a condition. The genetic makeup of the patient may make this an inherited condition that may happen if there were one or more people in the direct family who were suffering from this condition. Also, it may be caused due to changes in the amygdala, which is the part of the brain that controls one's responses to fear. A person with an overactive amygdala may end up feeling more scared than normal of the most everyday things. Social anxiety disorder can also be a learned behaviour which may come up due to environmental issues like being reared by parents who have been severely overprotective of their children.
Treatment: There are many ways of treating this condition. To begin with, one can turn to psychotherapy. With the help of such therapy, the symptoms can be handled with the help of proper discussions and the programming of new ideas into the brain so that the fear and anxiety gradually recede. Cognitive behavioural therapy is one of the most favoured forms of therapy that psychiatrists consider in such cases. Medication like norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors may also be prescribed for the patient so as to control the amygdala. Further, one may also have to sue antidepressants prescribed by a medical practitioner so as to deal with the anxiety and fear on an everyday basis. Also, one may use beta blockers that affect the way adrenaline functions, by curbing the excess production of the same. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Psychiatrist.
ADHD is one of the commonest behavioral disorders that are found in mostly school going kids. In fact, this kind of trouble might affect kid's ability quite adversely. There are a few signs with the help of which ADHD in kids can be easily detected and some of the commonest ones are emotional turmoil, unfinished tasks, squirm and fidget, low focus careless mistakes and other related ones.
Both interpersonal relationship and schooling success can be hampered to a great extent with this kind of mental disorder. This is why the kids facing the mentioned signs need to be thoroughly diagnosed medically so that the doctors can recommend best treatments that can provide fastest recovery and that too safely and easily.
Best tips for tackling ADHD in kids:
- Setting behavior limits: If you make your kids learn how to lead a disciplined life, then appropriate behavioral limits are established. Arrogant child is mostly exposed towards ADHD.
- Staying calm: Child anger should be efficiently controlled otherwise. ADHD cannot be cured. If the kids remain calm and quiet, then only their concentration level will increase, and they can show productive outcomes.
- Setting pressure free structure: Sensible routines and scheduled charts are to be prepared so that unwanted risks can be easily avoided. If the kids are under tremendous pressure, then they might face different kinds of behavioral troubles.
- Allow kids to make wise choices: If you let your kids free, then only they will be able to take right decisions. Kids with a cool mind can take wise decisions that are very much appropriate for upgrading their performances.
- Advocating child: Child advocating is highly needed for maintaining a good and healthy balance. But too much strictness should be avoided so that your kids' behavior can be controlled with ease. This should be done either by parents or tutors so that they can choose the best direction in life.
- Avoid muting any headstrong child: Communicate with your child so that a proper interaction can be maintained. If your child remains silent for too long, then they might face different behavioral troubles.
- Acquiring knowledge about ADHD: Both parents and kids should have equal knowledge about ADHD and then only the probable signs can be easily avoided, and the necessary treatments can be known.
- Being persistent: Persistent behavior is to be maintained, and if you find any deviation in your kids, then you should take them to a doctor. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a psychiatrist.
Manic depression, also known as bipolar disorder in recent days, is a major mood disorder characterized by hypomanic or manic episodes (deviation from one's usual mood along with abnormally high energy levels). Mania involves sleeplessness, along with psychosis, hallucinations, rage, grandiose delusions or paranoia. Mania or hypomania isn't usually harmful to the patient and they might exhibit increased capacity for work and creativity. Depressive episodes however, can be debilitating and often life threatening as the person becomes self-destructive and suicidal in many instances.
The extent of mood swings can vary from extreme to very mild. They can occur progressively or suddenly and might last for few days to weeks. Patients affected by bipolar disorder may experience disturbances in thinking apart from depressive or manic episodes. Distortions of perception and impaired social functioning are also not uncommon. The cause of bipolar disorder is not fully understood like most mental health conditions and is often thought to be hereditary.
The extent of the seriousness of the bipolar symptoms varies from person to person. In some people, the disorder is not full blown and they don't exhibit all the symptoms. Others who aren't that lucky might have to be hospitalized multiple times in their lives as the symptoms creep into their work and personal life and make living a normal life a tough challenge.
Psychotic symptoms such as disorganized thinking, hallucinations and delusions might make a person do things that demand the urgency of hospitalization to keep them safe from their suicidal impulses. These symptoms might need to be urgently addressed by a psychiatrist and with the help of medications, the person might be able to regain control of their lives.
The symptoms of bipolar disorder are many and can be mainly categorized into two (sometimes overlapping) categories of mania or hypomania and depression:
Manic symptoms include:
- Grandiose delusions (delusion of grandeur)
- Racing thoughts which are often disconnected
- Sense of euphoria or false elation
- Irritability without cause
- Hampered social functioning
- Increased sexual inclination and risky sexual behavior
- Hyperactivity
- Increase in talking volume or speed
- Impaired judgment
- Reduced sleep requirements owing to extra energy levels
- Increased productivity and creativity
Depressive symptoms include:
- Abnormal eating patterns like over or under-eating to the extent of severe medical complications accompanied by drastic changes in weight
- Difficulty in concentration, making decisions and remembering
- Lack of energy or fatigue
- Contemplating about death for prolonged periods of time and suicidal behavior
- Oversleeping, insomnia or early awakening
- Persistent pessimism
- Irritability and restlessness
- Feeling of hopeless and negative attitude
Mood stabilizers, such as lithium are commonly employed to treat bipolar disorder. Anticonvulsants, benzodiazepines and anti psychotics can also be used in the treatment. Along with medications, support from family and friends is of the utmost importance as they need to help provide all the support required in making the person functional and healthy. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a psychiatrist.
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. A person's mood and emotions can be altered drastically due to bipolar disorder, but they do not have more than one personality. Split personalities problem is more commonly seen in those with personality/dissociative disorders.
There are four basic types of bipolar disorder; all of them involve clear changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. These moods range from periods of extremely "up," elated, and energized behavior (known as manic episodes) to very sad, "down," or hopeless periods (known as depressive episodes). Less severe manic periods are known as hypomanic episodes.
- Bipolar I Disorder: Defined by manic episodes that last at least 7 days, or by manic symptoms that are so severe that the person needs immediate hospital care. Usually, depressive episodes occur as well, typically lasting at least 2 weeks. Episodes of depression with mixed features (having depression and manic symptoms at the same time) are also possible.
- Bipolar II Disorder: Defined by a pattern of depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes, but not the full-blown manic episodes described above.
- Cyclothymic Disorder (also called cyclothymia): Defined by numerous periods of hypomanic symptoms as well numerous periods of depressive symptoms lasting for at least 2 years (1 year in children and adolescents). However, the symptoms do not meet the diagnostic requirements for a hypomanic episode and a depressive episode.
- Other Specified and Unspecified Bipolar and Related Disorders: Defined by bipolar disorder symptoms that do not match the three categories listed above.
The disorder has two strong phases: 1) Bipolar Mania and 2) Depression.
Mania is a state of heightened energy and euphoria - an elevation of mood. It is in direct contrast to depression. Mania can vary in severity from hypomania, where, in addition to mood and energy elevation, the person shows mild impairment of judgement and insight, to severe mania with delusions and a level of manic excitement that can be so exhausting that hospitalisation is required to control the episode.
The mood, energy and other related symptoms define both mania and hypomania, with psychotic features being an 'add on' component experienced by a sub-set of individuals.
You have an intense sense of well-being, energy and optimism. It can be so strong that it affects your thinking and judgement. You may believe strange things about yourself, make bad decisions, and behave in embarrassing, harmful and - occasionally - dangerous ways.
Like depression, it can make it difficult or impossible to deal with day-to-day life. Mania can badly affect both, your relationships and work. When it isn't so extreme, it is called 'hypomania'. In case a person has become maniac, you may notice the following things:
- Very happy and excited
- Irritated with other people who don't share your optimistic outlook
- Feeling more important than usual.
- Full of new and exciting ideas
- Moving quickly from one idea to another
- Hearing voices that other people can't hear.
- Full of energy
- Unable or unwilling to sleep
- More interested in sex
- Making plans that are grandiose and unrealistic
- Very active, moving around very quickly
- Behaving unusually
- Talking very quickly - other people may find it hard to understand what you are talking about
- Making odd decisions on the spur of the moment, sometimes with disastrous consequences
- Recklessly spending your money
- Over-familiar or recklessly critical with other people
- Less inhibited in general.
If you are in the middle of a manic episode for the first time, you may not realise that there is anything wrong, although your friends, family or colleagues will. You may even feel annoyed if someone tries to point this out to you. You increasingly lose touch with day-to-day issues and with other people's feelings.
The feeling of depression is something we all experience from time to time. It can even help us to recognise and deal with problems in our lives. In clinical depression or bipolar disorder, the feeling of depression is much worse. It goes on for longer and makes it difficult or impossible to deal with the normal things of life. If you become depressed, you will notice some of these changes:
- Feelings of unhappiness that don't go away
- Feeling that you want to burst into tears for no reason
- Losing interest in things
- Being unable to enjoy things
- Feeling restless and agitated
- Loss of self-confidence
- Feeling useless, inadequate and hopeless
- Feeling more irritable than usual
- Thinking of suicide.
- Can't think positively or hopefully
- Finding it hard to make even simple decisions
- Difficulty in concentrating.
- Losing appetite and weight
- Difficulty in getting to sleep
- Waking earlier than usual
- Feeling utterly tired
- Constipation
- Going off sex
- Difficulty in starting or completing things, even everyday chores
- Crying a lot or feeling like you want to cry, but not being able to
- Avoiding contact with other people.
- Biological Causes: Experts say that patients with bipolar disorder often show physical changes in their brains. Nobody is sure why the changes lead to the disorder.
- Genetic Traits: Researchers are involved in finding out whether or not the causes of bipolar disorder arise out of genes and other hereditary factors. If you have a first-degree relative or a sibling who is/was affected by this condition, you would probably have it too.
- Neurotransmitters: Mood swing disorder is caused by an imbalance in brain chemicals known as 'neurotransmitters'.
Treatment Methods
Initial Treatment: The initial treatment method is to take medications to balance and control the mood swings. After the symptoms are in control, one has to start working with his/her trusted doctor for chalking out an effective and practical long-term treatment procedure.
Recovery from substance abuse: Problems related to excessive alcohol and drug abuse are solved by this therapy. Failing this step, this disorder can be unmanageable.
Day care treatment: Day care treatment programs can be recommended by your doctor. This treatment method includes counseling and support which keep the bipolar traits under control.
Hospitalization: Hospitalization or immediate medical support is recommended in case of suicidal thoughts or when a person starts exhibiting erratic behavior (being psychotic).
Medications: Medications include the administration of antipsychotics (such as ziprasidone, olanzapine), antidepressants (usually in combination with a mood stabilizer or an anti-psychotic), mood stabilizers (such as valproic acid, lithium, divalproex sodium) and anti-anxiety medications. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a psychiatrist and ask a free question.
Panic disorder is a serious condition that can strike without any reason or warning and the symptoms last for about 10 minutes, such as; a fear for imminent death or losing control, chills, numbness of toes or fingers, stomach ache problem or nausea, trembling, dizziness, chest pain, shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing.
Over time, a person with panic disorder develops a constant fear of having another panic attack, which can affect daily functioning and general quality of life.
Is it a heart attack or a panic attack?
Most of the symptoms of a panic attack are physical, and many times these symptoms are so severe that people think they are having a heart attack. In fact, many people suffering from panic attacks make repeated trips to the doctor or the emergency room in an attempt to get treatment for what they believe is a life-threatening medical problem. While it's important to rule out possible medical causes of symptoms such as chest pain, heart palpitations, or difficulty breathing, it's often panic that is overlooked as a potential cause—not the other way around.
What are the causes behind Panic Disorder?
Although the exact causes of panic attacks and panic disorder are unclear, the tendency to have panic attacks runs in families. There also appears to be a connection with major life transitions such as graduating from college and entering the workplace, getting married, and having a baby. Severe stress, such as the death of a loved one, divorce, or job loss can also trigger a panic attack.
Panic attacks can also be caused by medical conditions and other physical causes. Panic Disorder usually begins during late adolescence and early adulthood and is twice as common with women as compared to men.
How can Panic Disorder be treated?
Psychotherapy- It is a type of counseling wherein trained professionals assist people by discussing strategies for comprehending and stabilizing this disorder.
Cognitive Behavioral Theory- Cognitive behavioral theory aims at identifying possible triggers of panic attacks and helps one recognize and change their thought patterns and behaviors that stimulate such behavior.
Medication- Anti-depressant medicines are used to cure panic disorders, such as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI), medications for reducing anxiety and certain cardiovascular medications such as beta-blockers to cope with situational anxiety.
Self-help Tips-
When it comes to panic attacks, professional treatment and therapy can make a big difference. But there are many things you can do to help yourself, too:
Learn about panic, read up on anxiety, panic disorder, and the fight-or-flight response experienced during a panic attack.
Avoid smoking and caffeine.
Learn how to control your breathing.
Practice relaxation techniques regularly like Yoga and meditation.
OCD or obsessive compulsive disorder is a mental condition, which traps people in a cycle of repetitive thoughts that push them to do repetitive behaviors. As the name states, the obsession over certain things compels them to do it over and over again. These actions will only help you feel relieved for a short time and soon the cycle starts back again.
Symptoms of OCD:
The symptoms of OCD are classified into two groups, one for the obsessive behavior and the other for compulsive behavior. Some of the common symptoms for these are mentioned below:
Obsessive behaviors:
As the name states this means obsessing over certain things, which varies from person to person. Some of the things could be:
- Being scared about making mistakes
- The fear of being embarrassed in public situations
- Constantly being scared about contamination by germs, microbes or dirt
- Doubts about sure and simple situations and the need to be constantly reassured about them
Compulsive behaviors
The obsessions usually results in compulsive behaviors, which you may need to perform to reassure and relieve yourself of the anxiety temporarily. Some of these may include:
- Trying to constantly arrange things in a certain way and still not being satisfied
- Thoughts, words and images being stuck in your head throughout the day that may keep you disturbed and cause to lose sleep
- You may even repeat specific words or actions multiple times as a measure of self reassurance.
- Hoarding of items, which have no value
Causes of OCD:
Biological factors: Certain chemical imbalances in the brain may lead to OCD, which may happen due to hormonal or biological changes. In fact certain infections are also known to trigger OCD in people.
Environmental factors: Certain types of mental trauma have been known to trigger OCD as well, such as
- Office, school, college or other work related stresses over a long period of time
- The passing away of a near and dear one
- Relationship problems
- Repressed abuses from earlier in life
Most treatments of OCD are categorized into two types:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy: This is a counseling based therapy where you may be slowly asked to face your fears and overcome them over a period of time.
- Medications: Antidepressants, inhibitors, or antipsychotic drugs or relaxants in various combinations may be used to treat OCD.
- Electroconvulsive therapy: Only in the rarest of cases would doctors consider electroconvulsive therapy, if the patient is a danger to themselves or others around them.

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NLDS Preview: Phillies vs. Cardinals
Why the Phillies Will Win: The Phillies boast the best pitching staff in baseball and can throw three of the NL's top 10 starters in four of five possible games. Should they fail to sweep, they'll be forced to hold their nose, avert their eyes, and hand the ball to… Roy Oswalt. It's good to be a Phillies fan.
Why the Cardinals Will Win: It's a short series. In case you've forgotten exactly what might be possible in a short series, I offer the following refresher course, courtesy of a sweaty Celtic:
The Cardinals are 6-3 against the Phillies this season—making them one of only three teams to finish with a winning record in their season series with the Phils, alongside such luminaries as the Nationals and Mariners—so they've already proven that they're capable of playing David to the senior circuit's Goliath over a long enough stretch to advance to the NLCS. They also have the highest team TAv in the NL (.272), so they're as well-equipped to handle the onslaught of aces as anyone (especially if Matt Holliday is able to contribute). The St. Louis faithful can also take some comfort in the fact that this Cardinals club is far superior to the 83-win edition that went all the way in 2006.
Most Glaring Contrast Between These Teams:
Game 1 Match-up: Roy Halladay vs. Kyle Lohse
Game 2 Match-up: Cliff Lee vs. Edwin Jackson
Game 3 Match-up: Cole Hamels vs. Chris Carpenter
Guess the Annoying Cliche the Announcers Will Harp On: "Good pitching beats good hitting." It doesn't, of course, any more than good hitting beats good pitching, but that probably won't prevent this old warhorse from riding again if the Phillies' four aces succeeding in shutting down Pujols, Berkman, a less-than-healthy Holliday, and the rest of the Cardinals' league-leading offensive attack.
This Probably Won't Happen But Could: Albert Pujols and Brad Lidge could face off again at a crucial October moment. With Houston one out away from advancing to the World Series in game five of the 2005 NLCS, then-Astro Lidge allowed a crushing three-run homer to Pujols that many blamed for Lidge's superficially poor 2006 season. (How exactly that home run caused Lidge's BABIP to skyrocket while leaving his lofty strikeout rate unscathed was never sufficiently explained.) Overall, Pujols has hit .333/.406/.593 in 32 plate appearances against Lidge, which sounds like outright ownership until you remember that he's hit even better against the rest of the league.
A National Audience Will Learn This About Baseball: That as great as it is to get on base, what you do once you get there also matters. The Cardinals and Phillies were the worst and third-worst baserunning teams in the majors, respectively, costing themselves a combined 21 runs, or roughly two wins, with their feet alone. Both teams were abysmal at advancing on ground balls, and the Cardinals not only stole the second-fewest bases in the majors (57) but did so at the sport's lowest success rate (59.4 percent). At -9.4 BRR, Ryan Howard was the worst baserunner in baseball.
Series Prediction: Phillies in four, but a St. Louis loss is hardly set in stone. Remember, many pundits predicted that the Phillies would cruise to a title last season, but a funny thing happened on the way to the World Series—the Giants won the pennant, in the process proving that Halladay, Hamels, and Oswalt could be beaten.
Ben Lindbergh is an author of Baseball Prospectus. Follow @benlindbergh
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BROOKSVILLE — A Hernando judge on Monday abruptly aborted the trials of two men accused of beating the man known as "the walker" after deciding that local residents knew too much about the case to render an unbiased verdict.
The trials for Jamie Lynn Tyson, 18, and Michael Vann, 24, are likely to land in Lake County, where attorneys will have a better chance of finding six jurors who haven't been exposed to the pretrial publicity surrounding the brutal beating of John Kelly in September 2007.
Kelly, 50, a mentally challenged man, earned his nickname from his daily walks along county roads near his home in Weeki Wachee. His attackers beat him, robbed him and left him for dead in a ditch on Cortez Boulevard near U.S. 19 after he had withdrawn money from an ATM.
The assault attracted widespread media coverage and sparked a huge outpouring of support for Kelly in the community.
It took only moments for this to become apparent during jury selection for the case against Tyson, whose trial was set to begin Monday morning.
Circuit Judge Stephen Rushing began by asking the entire jury pool if they knew anything about "the walker" case. Nearly half of the 44 people raised their arms.
Knowledge of the case isn't grounds for dismissal alone, so Rushing asked the group this question: "From what you've read or heard, do you think you could be fair to both sides?"
"I honestly think I've formed an opinion," one potential juror said.
"I've read quite a bit about it and don't think I can be fair," said another.
From a third potential juror: "I'd have a problem."
And a fourth: "No, sir. I know particulars of why the person walks. I've seen him on numerous occasions."
Before the typical jury qualification began, 20 people were excused. Tyson's attorney, Frank Bankowitz of Orlando, then moved for a change of venue.
He said the simple numbers didn't work. With the prosecution and defense each getting 10 challenges, it left too few people.
"We can't realistically sit a jury in this case in this county," Bankowtiz said.
Assistant State Attorney Don Barbee didn't want to object because he feared the issue could reverse the case at the appellate level.
Barbee said that in his six years in the Hernando prosecutor's office "this is easily the most publicized case that we've had."
Rushing appeared reluctant to move the trial, an extremely rare legal remedy.
The last time a trial left Hernando County was in 1990 when Gary Bushell was tried and acquitted in Sumter County in the strangulation of Diane Wentworth, whose body was found in northwest Hernando in 1983. In 1995, a Lake County jury came to Brooksville to hear the case against serial killer Edwin "Mike" Kaprat III.
"I think it may be best to err on the side of caution," Rushing said in court.
The ruling delayed Tyson's trial and the one for Vann, which was expected to start later this week. A status hearing is scheduled for Wednesday to determine the details of the new venue and to set trial dates.
Tyson and Vann, both from the Weeki Wachee area, are charged with attempted murder, robbery with a deadly weapon and tampering with evidence. Tyson faces an additional charge of conspiracy to commit the robbery.
A third accomplice, Anthony Hawkins, 18, also from the Weeki Wachee area, took a plea deal in which prosecutors dropped the charge of principal to attempted murder in exchange for his testimony. He pleaded guilty to three lesser charges and was sentenced as a juvenile.
Barbee said he thought jury selection might prove difficult, but not impossible. Neither the attorneys nor the judge made a written request for additional jurors, said Jana Murphy, court services director.
A pool of 60 were told to report Monday. Officials anticipated half would show, which is in line with Florida Supreme Court guidelines dictating a jury pool of 30 for a case of this nature. In his questioning of jurors, Tyson's attorney said he was concerned about a St. Petersburg Times article published Sunday that mentioned how two defense witnesses were barred from testifying by the judge. Potential jurors who knew this information, or the alleged assailants' criminal pasts, likely would get dismissed for knowing too much.
But Barbee said the larger issue is how well-known Kelly is in the community. A number of potential jurors said they saw him walking the county roads on a regular basis.
"I think it's more that he's kind of become a local celebrity out of this," he said. "I think it's taken on a life of its own."
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St. John / Sension Discrepancies
Matthias St. John who m. Elizabeth Trowbridge
There appears to be some controversy about the St. John lineage in various documents. This page seeks to identify the discrepancies and attempts to find resolution.
Examples of problematic St. John Families:
1. Matthias St. John who married Elizabeth Trowbridge.
Which is it? I haven't merged these two families until we can resolve this discrepancy. -- jillaine 21:49, 20 November 2008 (EST)
Matthias St. John who m. Rachel Bouton
Another case of confused parentage: Was Matthias who married Rachel Bouton:
1. Son of Mark St. John & Elizabeth Stanley?
2. Son of Matthias St. John & Elizabeth Unknown/Seeley?
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The following web sites have decently researched information about the St. John lineage and history:


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ABC wants her and Megan McCain back to join the women of the talk show next month.
Victoria Adams is making her presence in America more and more often. The British singer and wife of David Beckham is again tapped to co-host "The View", ABC announced on Friday, January 29 morning. She once appeared on the talk show in September 2009 when regular host Elisabeth Hasselbeck was taking a maternity leave.
She will make the second appearance on Friday, February 17. Beside the former member of Spice Girls, "The View" will also welcome back Megan McCain, the daughter of Republican presidential candidate John McCain. Megan will be on duty February 4.
Victoria was recently seen as a guest judge on "American Idol", joining Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, and Randy Jackson on the first day of season 9 audition in Boston.


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JK Rowling might not be finished with Harry Potter – iVillage
Are 4-year-olds too young for kindergarten? – MomLogic
Growing up fast: teen celebs who act like adults – The Stir
CBS reporter busted for growing marijuana – PopEater
Liv Tyler & Justin Timberlake rep Givenchy in Paris – Lainey Gossip
Keanu Reeves doesn't take things too personally – Celebitchy
Lady Gaga's meat dress inspires juicy new jewelry line – Celebuzz
A peek inside Teen Vogue's Young Hollywood Party – EXTRA
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HOUSTON - A school bus heading to a Houston ISD middle school had to pull over Friday morning because of a fight onboard.
HISD said the fight involved two Holland Middle School students.
HISD and Houston police officers were called to assist.
According to HISD, no one was injured, no arrests were made and no citations were given.
The district said the incident will be handled as a "disciplinary issue."
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Volume 31 - Article 3 | Pages 71–104
Do coresidence and intentions make a difference? Relationship satisfaction in married, cohabiting, and living apart together couples in four countries
|Date received:
|09 Mar 2013
|Date published:
|03 Jul 2014
|Word count:
|cohabitation, cross-national research, living apart together (LAT), marriage, relationship satisfaction, unions
|You will find all publications in this Special Collection "New Relationships from a Comparative Perspective" at http://www.demographic-research.org/special/19/
Background: A large body of research has compared relationship satisfaction and quality in cohabiting versus married relationships. Despite increased recognition of couples in living apart together (LAT) relationships, very little research has examined the experiences of couples in LAT relationships compared to co-residential unions.
Objective: Our aim is to develop knowledge about the experiences of different union types by investigating relationship satisfaction of people in LAT, cohabiting, and marital relationships. We differentiate those with intentions to marry for cohabiters, and those with intentions to marry or live together in LAT relationships. We also examine differences by gender and country.
Methods: Using data from Wave 1 of the Generations and Gender Survey in France, Germany, Australia, and Russia (n = 9,604), OLS regressions are estimated to investigate a) differences in relationship satisfaction across relationship types, and b) across countries.
Results: Married people have the highest levels of relationship satisfaction. People in non-marital unions with intentions to marry or live together are significantly more satisfied than those without marriage or cohabitation intentions. Those in LAT relationships with no intentions to live together have the lowest levels of relationship satisfaction. There is evidence of cross-national variation with differences in relationship satisfaction by union type most pronounced in Australia and Russia. Gender differences are found with women reporting lower levels of relationship satisfaction than men.
Conclusions: LAT relationships are qualitatively different to co-residential unions. It is important to further develop our understanding of the experiences of couples in these relationships.
Author's Affiliation
Tsui-o Tai - University of Queensland, Australia
Janeen Baxter - University of Queensland, Australia
Belinda Hewitt - University of Melbourne, Australia
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Here we go again: Samsung sues Apple in Seoul over patents
0. phoneArena posted on 07 Mar 2012, 06:27
With news on Tuesday that Apple was ready to license its technology to Motorola and Samsung to help settle lawsuits, it was hoped we would finally see peace in the tech world; instead, Samsung has filed a new suit against Apple in Seoul, Korea claiming that Apple infringed on three Samsung patents...
This is a discussion for a news. To read the whole news, click here
1. Bluesky02 (Posts: 1439; Member since: 05 Dec 2011)
Imagine the shame if Samsung lost in its own territory.
5. Lousclues (Posts: 35; Member since: 02 Mar 2012)
Its not a shame. if they did lose, it'll just mean that their system is not corrupt or biased like in some countries.
18. ph00ny (Posts: 1509; Member since: 26 May 2011)
So just because they don't win in their home country automatically makes it just? awesome logic there
2. plgladio (Posts: 314; Member since: 05 Dec 2011)
Hmm war war war, patent war....
4. som (Posts: 768; Member since: 10 Nov 2009)
Patent war cost money only no tanks or human will be destroy. Samsung do not want to pay Apple on licensing, this lawsuits will make Apple to pay Samsung's licensing.
6. mercorp (Posts: 1043; Member since: 28 Jan 2012)
at least samsung still has its construction and insurance and lots more of businesses to fall back on,even if apple drives it out of electronics.
7. remixfa (Posts: 14605; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
round 274.. .fight!
8. darkkjedii (Posts: 24915; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
@remixfa Lmao exactly!
22. snowgator (Posts: 3604; Member since: 19 Jan 2011)
remixfa, buddy, you make me giggle, even as I type... :-D
24. -box- (Posts: 3991; Member since: 04 Jan 2012)
I'm waiting for Samsung to get the instruction to "FINISH HIM!" so there's no more of this baloney...
10. c.hack (Posts: 614; Member since: 09 Dec 2009)
Samsung definitely owns the copyright for cheap ripoff copies of other companies' products.
13. protozeloz (Posts: 5396; Member since: 16 Sep 2010)
Troll^ ignore
23. snowgator (Posts: 3604; Member since: 19 Jan 2011)
Just a couple more thumbs down, and the moderation you wear as a badge of honor comes true...
11. Justsadd (Posts: 20; Member since: 22 Nov 2011)
samsung fight back.......support you...apple always launch a rubbish .....hahahaha
12. Danalvi1981 (Posts: 49; Member since: 02 Jun 2010)
Whoever wrote this article is obviously on Apples side in all this. What a fan boy!!
20. SlimSoulja86 (Posts: 660; Member since: 03 Nov 2011)
i so agree with you
HEADLINE " Here we go again: Samsung sues Apple in Seoul over patents "
THEN " Surely Samsung is trying to steal a bit of Apple's thunder prior to the iPad HD announcement. Both the Apple iPhone 4S and the Apple iPad are mentioned in the filing for the suit"
This says alot to me about "bn a fanboy" when they suppose 2b objective when they write aryicles so we the readers can come up with our our conclusion, instead of feeding us their subjectivity.
14. cellphonator (Posts: 298; Member since: 29 Oct 2011)
I'd like to think that it was too late to stop the machine for Samsung, after the yesterday news about Apple willing to end patent war for settlements. They are 13-14 hours ahead.
15. Bangthering_007 (Posts: 36; Member since: 21 Feb 2012)
South Korea has even a way of getting into peoples' minds. They even hate their own country company now. Whats left? Nuconquer AMERICA!!
16. hepresearch (unregistered)
Reminds me of Gandalf vs. Sauromon in LOTR... except that Gandalf is Samsung, and Sauromon is Apple.
The conversation goes something like this...
Apple: "License my IP, and I will let you live."
Samsung: {jumps out of the courtroom window to escape}
Apple: "So, Samsung, you have chosen death..."
I suppose it is possible that Samsung could survive somehow and even beat Apple at its own game, but it will be exceedingly difficult, guaranteed. Apple has the decks stacked in their own favor currently, and it will take some insanely fast and smart thinking, and additional help no doubt, to overcome Apple. Perhaps filing suit in South Korea, their home territory, is the best thing they can do right now for themselves... home-field advantage is generally a favorable thing.
21. snowgator (Posts: 3604; Member since: 19 Jan 2011)
hep, buddy, you make me giggle, even as I type... :-D
25. hepresearch (unregistered)
Thanks snowgator... unlike some individuals here, when I use sarcasm or satire it is generally for the intent of entertaining. When I am in an entertaining mood, I aim to please... yes, I throw out some stark analysis with it on occasion, but it is always better when delivered with a good dose of jest. I am glad you appreciated the remark!
Hey, just on a side-note, I thought I would mention that I've been getting a lot better over the last few weeks from the after-effects of the chemo from last year. I am starting to get to the point where I think I'll be able to start doing more stuff every day like I used to back last spring. Maybe even look for employment again... it would be nice, and I'm feeling more confident in my improving health every day.
17. InspectorGadget80 (unregistered)
The tech world would be better if APPLE stop being a BTCH and suit every mobile company.


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On Sept. 2, 2014, the seed companies Momont in France and KWS in Germany have signed an agreement to transfer shares from the Momont family to KWS. This agreement was concluded in the context of the close and beneficial cooperation that has connected both enterprises since 1999, when KWS acquired 49% of the capital of Momont.
With this new agreement, Momont becomes a full member of the KWS Group once all official approvals have been granted. The new entity, to be named KWS Momont, will intensify its activities in the fields of research, production and commercialisation of cereal seeds and rapeseed whilst pursuing its current activities in peas, corn and fodder beet. The general management will be assured by Thierry Momont. Philippe Momont will coordinate all research activities with specific responsibility for the wheat program. In the administrative and financial scope, Eric Momont will accompany the new entity during the transition phase.
This is a substantial step in KWS' declared aim to develop its Cereals Division particularly by reinforcing the wheat breeding activities in France.
"The target of this agreement is to reinforce the synergies between the different breeding programs of the group and to gain profit from the expertise and markets know-how of Momont, thereby enhancing the product offering to French farmers, particularly in wheat", underlines Thierry Momont. Philip von dem Bussche, CEO of KWS group, adds: "The 15 years of partnership based on a strong mutual confidence are a solid foundation for KWS to start from with which we can ensure our development in the French cereals market. We are confident and glad to rely on the structures and staff who have already proven themselves in order to progress in this market and particularly in the wheat sector."


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ROME (Jan. 13)
An Italian Jewish community leader has disclosed a wave of anti-Semitic literature, daubings of anti-Jewish slogans on walls and threatening phone calls to the Chief Rabbi of Rome, Elio Toaff, and to other prominent Italian Jews. Renzo Levi, vice president of the Union of Italian Jewish Communities, said at a press conference that his organization attributed the hate activities to an international movement, possibly composed of extremists of the right and left wings. Asked if he suspected specific individuals or groups, Mr. Levi said, "Yes, we do, but we cannot prove our suspicions."
Anonymous telephone calls were made to Chief Rabbi Toaff by a man who threatened, "tomorrow you die." Similar threats were received recently by Aldo Garosci, a Jewish journalist, and Gianfranco Tedeschi, president of the Rome Jewish community. Mr. Levi said the threats followed at least 16 incidents in 20 months of anti-Semitic literature being distributed and anti-Jewish slogans being painted on walls in 12 Italian cities.
He said that vandalizing of Jewish cemeteries in three Italian towns last year and swastika daubings on synagogue walls were ominously similar to incidents in West Germany. Holland, France and Belgium. While the telephone threats appeared to come from right-wingers, slogans such as "Jew equals SS" appear to be the work of leftist extremists, he said.


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Love It or Hate It? Koko Outdoor Rug
I seem to be harboring a mild obsession with outdoor rugs lately, but this Koko Outdoor Rug ($46) is a step above your normal fare. No faux-Persian pattern here, just one bold bird in a contrasting color from its background. Do you envision making this part of your home during this endless Summer?


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Year 2000 Computing Challenge:
Readiness Improving, But Critical Risks Remain
T-AIMD-99-49: Published: Jan 20, 1999. Publicly Released: Jan 20, 1999.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed the progress being made in addressing the year 2000 computing challenge and outlined the actions that need to be taken to ensure a smooth conversion to the next century.
GAO noted that: (1) since February 1997, action to address the year 2000 threat has intensified; (2) in response to a growing recognition of the challenge and urging from congressional leaders and others, the administration strengthened the government's year 2000 preparation, and expanded its outlook beyond federal agencies; (3) the Office of Management and Budget has tightened requirements on agency reporting of year 2000 progress; (4) as federal agencies have more fully realized the complexities and extent of necessary year 2000 activities, their costs have correspondingly risen; (5) many congressional committees have played a central role in addressing the Y2K challenge by holding agencies accountable for demonstrating progress and by heightening public appreciation of the problem; (6) the Senate formed a Special Committee on the Year 2000 Technology Problem, which held hearings on the readiness of key economic sectors, including power, health care, telecommunications, transportation, financial services, emergency services, and general business; (7) in October 1998, Congress passed--and the President signed--the Year 2000 Information and Readiness Disclosure Act; (8) its purposes include: (a) promoting the free disclosure and exchange of information related to year 2000 readiness; and (b) lessening the burdens on interstate commerce by establishing certain uniform legal principals in connection with the disclosure and exchange of information related to year 2000 readiness; (9) GAO has been actively working with the Congress as well as federal agencies to both strengthen agency processes and to evaluate their progress in addressing these challenges; (10) while much has been accomplished and real progress has been made in addressing the year 2000 problem, both risks and challenges remain; (11) some major agencies are significantly behind schedule and are at high risk that they will not correct all of their mission-critical systems in time; (12) thorough testing is essential to providing reasonable assurance that new or modified systems can process dates correctly and will not jeopardize an organization's ability to perform core business functions after the change of the century; (13) the nation's reliance on the complex array of public and private enterprises having scores of system interdependencies at all levels accentuates the potential repercussions a single failure could cause; and (14) it is essential that year 2000 issues be adequately addressed in other arenas, such as state and local governments, the public infrastructures, and other key economic sectors.
Jul 13, 2017
Information Technology:Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Needs to Strengthen Its Strategic Planning and Oversight to Modernize Legacy SystemsGAO-17-488: Published: Jul 13, 2017. Publicly Released: Jul 13, 2017.
Jun 21, 2017
Veterans Affairs:Improved Management Processes Are Necessary for IT Systems That Better Support Health CareGAO-17-384: Published: Jun 21, 2017. Publicly Released: Jun 21, 2017.
Jun 13, 2017
Information Technology:Sustained Management Attention to the Implementation of FITARA Is Needed to Better Manage Acquisitions and OperationsGAO-17-686T: Published: Jun 13, 2017. Publicly Released: Jun 13, 2017.
May 18, 2017
Data Center Optimization:Agencies Need to Complete Plans to Address Inconsistencies in Reported SavingsGAO-17-388: Published: May 18, 2017. Publicly Released: May 18, 2017.
May 15, 2017
Technology Assessment:Internet of Things: Status and implications of an increasingly connected worldGAO-17-75: Published: May 15, 2017. Publicly Released: May 15, 2017.
Apr 11, 2017
Information Technology:Opportunities for Improving Acquisitions and OperationsGAO-17-251SP: Published: Apr 11, 2017. Publicly Released: Apr 11, 2017.
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DOD Major Automated Information Systems:Improvements Can Be Made in Applying Leading Practices for Managing Risk and TestingGAO-17-322: Published: Mar 30, 2017. Publicly Released: Mar 30, 2017.
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Information Technology:Implementation of IT Reform Law and Related Initiatives Can Help Improve AcquisitionsGAO-17-494T: Published: Mar 28, 2017. Publicly Released: Mar 28, 2017.
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Immigration Benefits System:Significant Risks in USCIS's Efforts to Develop its Adjudication and Case Management SystemGAO-17-486T: Published: Mar 16, 2017. Publicly Released: Mar 16, 2017.
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Peel yesterday released a major update to its 'Smart Remote' app for Android. Just last month, we wrote about how the new Samsung Galaxy S5 would be preloaded with a 'Smart Remote' app powered by Peel's smartRemote technology.
The new updates to the app includes better TV content recommendations and social media features. Despite the new social enhancements, when we interviewed Thiru Arunachalam, CEO and co-founder of Peel, about the announcement that Peel would be preloaded on the Galaxy S5, Arunachalam made it clear that Peel does not see itself as a social TV company. Said Arunachalam at the time: "Twitter has won the battle and social TV companies are either dead or dying. We are a smart remote technology."
On the content recommendation front, the 'Smart Remote' app will include categories such as 'Tonight on TV,' 'Weekend TV' and 'Not to Be Missed,' curating for users selections of must-watch shows and movies. The app also includes improved reminder features, making it easier for users to set up calendar notifications when a show of interest is set to air.
New social features include Twitter feeds on the individual show pages inside the Peel app. Peel's algorithm pulls in all trending Twitter hashtags around a show to keep viewers in the know about the most talked about topics.
"Twitter conversation rarely centers around one hashtag," explains Bala Krishnan, co-founder and chief product officer for Peel. "Trending hashtags and conversations can pop up at any time as events unfold so we wanted to make sure we pulled in all the relevant ones from the Twittersphere. Our team found the way to do all the work for you so all you have to do is read and react, in real time, right from the Peel app."
The updated version of the 'Smart Remote' app is now available on most Samsung smartphones and will be available for other devices in coming weeks. According to Peel, the company has more than 60 million activated users in 200 countries and is currently handling three billion monthly remote commands.


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Three armed robberies of businesses in the capital city that occurred during an 18-hour period Saturday and Sunday left Baton Rouge police investigators searching for clues to see whether the crimes are related.
Cpl. Don Coppola Jr., a police spokesman, said investigators have found no evidence that the three robberies — Leo's Service Market on East Boulevard, which was robbed at 3:55 p.m. Saturday; an Exxon Station on Highland Road at 2:15 a.m. Sunday; and a Dollar General on Plank Road shortly before 10 a.m. Sunday — are related.
No injuries were reported in any of the robberies.
At Leo's Service Market, 945 East Blvd., a man entered the store with a handgun and proclaimed he was there to rob the business and asked employees where they kept the money, Coppola said. He then jumped over the counter, grabbed a fistful of money from the register and ran off.
The robber is described as a black man in his mid 20s, about 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighing about 160 pounds. He wore a black and yellow long-sleeve shirt, black pants and a white T-shirt over his face, Coppola said.
In the second robbery, a man armed with a handgun walked into the Exxon Station at 5295 Highland Road, walked up to the clerk working at the register and demanded money, Coppola said.
He took cash from the register, ran outside and jumped into a white, older-model U.S.-made car driven by another man, Coppola said. He did not have a specific make or model of the car.
The robber is described as a black man between 17-19 years old, about 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighing about 130 pounds, Coppola said. He wore a white T-shirt, khaki pants and a blue baseball cap.
In the third robbery, a man entered the Dollar General at 4017 Plank Road and appeared to be shopping when he selected items from several aisles as if he was going to buy them, Coppola said.
The man walked up to the cash register and as the clerk began to check out the items, the man pulled out a handgun, grabbed cash from the register and ran out of the store, Coppola said.
The robber is described as a black man, about 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighing about 130 pounds, Coppola said. He wore a white long-sleeve shirt, blue pants, safety glasses and a black skull cap.
Anyone with information about any of the robberies may contact the Baton Rouge Police Armed Robbery Division at (225) 389-3845 or Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-7867.


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A DECISION on expansion plans for Halsway Manor is due to be made today.
The folk arts centre in Crowcombe submitted plans to West Somerset Council in January to repair the Manor House, build an activity centre and new performance space and more overnight accommodation.
West Somerset Council will decide at a planning meeting at 4.30pm this afternoon if permission will be granted for the three separate applications.
A statement on Halsway Manor's website says: "The Board of Trustees have launched plans to develop the facilities so that people of all ages and abilities can access Halsway Manor more easily and learn about the folk traditions found in England and further afield."
Plans for the Manor House include making more of the building accessible to visitors and refurbishing spaces for learning including increased space for the library and a new dining room.
A timber-framed Activity Centre would 'provide new spaces for arts and crafts activities while being an exciting space for use by schools, young people and families to do a wide range of folk activities.'
The new performance space would be homed in a new building adjoining the manor for teaching space for dance and music as well as a venue for dances, concerts and celebrations.
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Can a Jellyfish Unlock the Secret of Immortality?
By NATHANIEL RICH
Published: November 28, 2012 12 Comments
After more than 4,000 years almost since the dawn of recorded time, when Utnapishtim told Gilgamesh that the secret to immortality lay in a coral found on the ocean floor man finally discovered eternal life in 1988. He found it, in fact, on the ocean floor. The discovery was made unwittingly by Christian Sommer, a German marine-biology student in his early 20s. He was spending the summer in Rapallo, a small city on the Italian Riviera, where exactly one century earlier Friedrich Nietzsche conceived Thus Spoke Zarathustra: Everything goes, everything comes back; eternally rolls the wheel of being. Everything dies, everything blossoms again. . . .
Sommer was conducting research on hydrozoans, small invertebrates that, depending on their stage in the life cycle, resemble either a jellyfish or a soft coral. Every morning, Sommer went snorkeling in the turquoise water off the cliffs of Portofino. He scanned the ocean floor for hydrozoans, gathering them with plankton nets. Among the hundreds of organisms he collected was a tiny, relatively obscure species known to biologists as Turritopsis dohrnii. Today it is more commonly known as the immortal jellyfish.
Sommer kept his hydrozoans in petri dishes and observed their reproduction habits. After several days he noticed that his Turritopsis dohrnii was behaving in a very peculiar manner, for which he could hypothesize no earthly explanation. Plainly speaking, it refused to die. It appeared to age in reverse, growing younger and younger until it reached its earliest stage of development, at which point it began its life cycle anew.
Sommer was baffled by this development but didnt immediately grasp its significance. (It was nearly a decade before the word immortal was first used to describe the species.) But several biologists in Genoa, fascinated by Sommers finding, continued to study the species, and in 1996 they published a paper called Reversing the Life Cycle. The scientists described how the species at any stage of its development could transform itself back to a polyp, the organisms earliest stage of life, thus escaping death and achieving potential immortality. This finding appeared to debunk the most fundamental law of the natural world you are born, and then you die.
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Response to n2doc (Original post)
Wed Nov 28, 2012, 11:03 AM
MADem (135,412 posts)
1. Fascinating--I wouldn't want to have to go through grammar school again, though!
Funny, Family Guy recently did an episode where time ran backwards and Stewie grew younger!!! That Japanese scientist says it's not outside the realm of possibility, too...!
Kubota, however, has no such compunction. Turritopsis application for human beings is the most wonderful dream of mankind, he told me the first time I called him. Once we determine how the jellyfish rejuvenates itself, we should achieve very great things. My opinion is that we will evolve and become immortal ourselves.
Response to MADem (Reply #1)
Wed Nov 28, 2012, 01:48 PM
Gore1FL (15,533 posts)
10. I'd love to go through school again
I would so kick ass at it now!
(And I'd get laid a lot in high school knowing what I know now.)
Response to Gore1FL (Reply #10)
Wed Nov 28, 2012, 02:51 PM
MADem (135,412 posts)
13. Ha ha ha...would we remember, going backwards, is that the trick?
Or would we have to relearn anew?
Response to n2doc (Original post)
Wed Nov 28, 2012, 11:32 AM
riverbendviewgal (3,726 posts)
2. very fascinating
Brings to my mind the TV series Mork and Mindy also the Brad Pitt button movie.
Response to n2doc (Original post)
Wed Nov 28, 2012, 11:38 AM
LiberalEsto (22,845 posts)
3. I love the point the researcher made
about humans not yet deserving immortality. We need to evolve much further, to respect nature.
Response to LiberalEsto (Reply #3)
Wed Nov 28, 2012, 12:10 PM
phantom power (25,966 posts)
5. I will make two arguments against his statement
1) There are no living things that 'respect nature.' They all breed and consume until something stops them. Predators, starvation, disease, etc. If humans ever achieved this feat, we'd be the first. (not that we shouldn't, mind you)
2) Mortality has a huge impact on decision making, and it isn't always a good impact. The phrase "in the long run, we're all dead" is a cliche for a reason. Costing the long-term impacts into decision making has very little payoff for an organism with a life expectancy of < 100 years. If humans lived a lot longer, longer-term thinking would have a greater payoff. Also, it would allow humans to directly experience how nature changes over time, with human activity. And so there would be greater intuitive understanding of the longer term effects of the things we do. With our current life span, any one human only sees a very narrow slice of how things change. We have no intuition for longer periods.
Response to phantom power (Reply #5)
Tue Dec 4, 2012, 02:08 AM
GaYellowDawg (3,573 posts)
21. Very well said.
Both points. Thanks for a great reply.
Response to n2doc (Original post)
Wed Nov 28, 2012, 11:42 AM
TwilightGardener (46,416 posts)
4. Very cool article, thanks.
Response to n2doc (Original post)
Wed Nov 28, 2012, 01:26 PM
kmlisle (276 posts)
6. Living longer sounds great at first
And then you have to think about all the implications for the environment and for population control and if we live really long how will we adapt to it socially and psychologically. We already see the problems and benefits of living longer as human average life span has essentially doubled over the last hundred years. There is also the question of whether the technology involved in longer life or even immortality will involve cost that will separate the human race into long lived and short lived populations according to their means and of course the kind of society we build when those opportunities present themselves. One science fiction writer who deals with these issue along with global warming and the terra-forming of Mars and other planets is Kim Stanley Robinson. In his near future worlds people live 150 to 300 years and all those problems and opportunities are dealt with. Highly recommend if you are interested in the "what ifs" of this scenario.
Response to kmlisle (Reply #6)
Wed Nov 28, 2012, 01:42 PM
SheilaT (23,156 posts)
9. The lengthening of the human life span
is almost entirely due to a huge drop in infant and childhood mortality. That's very important to keep in mind. People did not grow up sooner, age faster, and die of old age at a much earlier rate. No. If they made it to age 10, they'd probably make it to at least 50 or 60. And living to age 70 and more was by no means unheard of in the past. It's just that a lot more of us make to old age than we used to, mainly because we're not dying of all sorts of things earlier.
Response to kmlisle (Reply #6)
Wed Nov 28, 2012, 02:54 PM
MADem (135,412 posts)
14. One would hope that the smart ones would figure out that it's best to "live a little" before
reproducing--eschew teen pregnancies, wait until sixty or seventy, when you've gotten all that "living" out of the way! Of course, this would assume that we're all healthy well into very old age; and our "business" still works without age taking its toll!
Response to MADem (Reply #14)
Wed Nov 28, 2012, 04:54 PM
Ilsa (45,254 posts)
17. Unfortunately, Mother Nature says "No"
to healthy offspring, on average, the older we get, whether male or female. A lot more congenital, chronic physical and mental health problems are being tied to advanced maternal or advanced paternal age.
But I appreciate the idea of waiting until we've appreciated life more!
Response to Ilsa (Reply #17)
Thu Nov 29, 2012, 11:52 AM
MADem (135,412 posts)
20. I understand that...but if we can convince Mother Nature to say "no" to mortality, perhaps we can
also convince her to put our reproductive abilities in the deep freeze until we're truly mature enough to make the best use of them--say, age fifty or seventy--assuming we're robust and healthy, and are going to live to 150 or 200 anyway!
Imagine having the wisdom of years AND the knees and hips of a sixteen year old!
Response to n2doc (Original post)
Wed Nov 28, 2012, 01:32 PM
antigop (12,778 posts)
7. Read or watch "Tuck Everlasting"
Response to n2doc (Original post)
Wed Nov 28, 2012, 01:33 PM
Arugula Latte (50,566 posts)
8. The Benjamin Button of sea life?
Response to n2doc (Original post)
Wed Nov 28, 2012, 01:55 PM
Rider3 (710 posts)
11. Who'd want to?
Really, who would want to be immortal? No thanks.
Response to Rider3 (Reply #11)
Wed Nov 28, 2012, 02:32 PM
DavidDvorkin (14,947 posts)
12. I do.
Response to Rider3 (Reply #11)
Wed Nov 28, 2012, 02:57 PM
MADem (135,412 posts)
15. If I could stay healthy? Sure...at least for two or three hundred years.
I am a terribly curious person--I think I will run out of time before I run out of curiosity!
Response to Rider3 (Reply #11)
Wed Nov 28, 2012, 03:28 PM
drmeow (2,994 posts)
16. I'm with you!
If I was fabulously wealthy I wouldn't mind living longer as long as I stayed healthy and mobile; but live forever? MEH.
Response to n2doc (Original post)
Wed Nov 28, 2012, 07:06 PM
tclambert (9,010 posts)
18. I have an immortal species in my garden--a strawberry plant.
I started with one plant growing in a pot. Now runners have planted offshoots of that original plant in many, many other pots. Same DNA. Not exactly clones. They are all the same plant really, expanding and expanding and expanding, taking over more and more of the universe. And they'be been doing this for MILLIONS of years. (Not all of those millions of years took place in my garden.)
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