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Family/Friends/Loved ones?: Anyone interested, just let me know!
Powers: Super Strength and Teleportation
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text: Home eMed eMed Blog Feds finally move on mobile healthcare apps RSS Feed Link Feds finally move on mobile healthcare apps Posted by: Brian O'Connell on November 02, 2011 Source: Kauffman Foundation There's an old Chinese saying, "May you live in interesting times." Healthcare providers who want to put their products and services applications on mobile phones – "mobile apps" in technology lingo – probably wouldn't argue that point as life certainly is more interesting each passing day. The core issue for providers who make medical and health-related mobile apps isn't the technology – that's been honed almost to perfection as more Americans use smart phones. (Nearly 35 percent of American adults own a smart phone, according to a July 2011 study from the Pew Research Center.) Instead, the issue at hand is regulation – specifically what the U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants healthcare providers to do in regulating healthcare mobile phone applications. Business Week notes the federal government's heightened interest in healthcare mobile apps, pointing to the growing number of such devices out in the marketplace and what Uncle Sam sees as the government's role in controlling their usage. Redmond (Wash.) small business Mobisante's hairbrush-sized ultrasound device, which goes on sale in October, is part of a wave of new smartphone apps and attachments in the nascent mobile health market. In the past eight months, products that turn a phone into a blood pressure monitoring cuff, a CT-scan viewer, and other health-care gadgets have received Food and Drug Administration clearance. The market is tiny but expected to grow rapidly; by 2015, 30 percent of the world's smartphone users will be using mobile health products, says one mobile market consultancy. But what's interesting is who, exactly, is the government protecting – consumers or larger healthcare companies (at the potential expense of the startups who make and market mobile apps)? This again, from Business Week: Mobile healthcare apps are potentially less expensive. One of the promises of mobile health products is that by building on existing products such as Apple's iPhone, they can perform the same function as high-end hospital gear for a fraction of the price. Mobisante's ultrasound attachment, for example, costs $7,495. The images aren't the highest quality available, but a top-of-the-line ultrasound machine costs as much as $100,000. Look, there is no solid evidence that the government is out to level the playing field in favor of larger healthcare companies. That said, there is a reason why lobbyists exist and why larger healthcare and medical firms have more power and leverage in Washington, D.C., than the small entrepreneurs who make most of the new mobile apps that are creeping into the marketplace. With big hospitals and the U.S. Army already looking at mobile apps, the big medical device makers certainly will try to protect their turf. But to what extent is unknown right now. The good news for all parties involved is that we should know more about how the FDA will regulate mobile healthcare apps by 2012, when the agency is expected to flesh out its policy on mobile apps. That's good enough for healthcare entrepreneurs, who are well under way in developing even more mobile medical apps that should attract plenty of interest both from commercial (especially hospitals, insurance companies and healthcare centers) and individual consumers – especially since the price is right. "Big companies of tomorrow are the small companies of today," notes Cedric Hutchings, chief executive officer of Withings, a company that has developed a $129 blood pressure iPhone app, in comments to Bloomberg. We do know some of what the FDA plans to do about mobile health devices. The agency has leaked out some guidance on mobile apps, mainly to give manufacturers a heads-up on what apps would draw the most government scrutiny. Anything that directly impacts a patient's health is sure to be high on that list. Draft guidelines unveiled by the FDA say that smart phones like the iPhone, Blackberry and Android will also be a target of the government's attention. The agency has also released a set of guidelines that are worth a look for all healthcare entrepreneurs developing smart phone apps right now. As thin as it is, that's the regulatory landscape the FDA – and healthcare companies and consumers – are looking at with sharper focus. We'll keep you posted, but nobody will know exactly how such products will be regulated until 2012.10 Comments No Comments to Display Add a Comment Name: Email: Comment: Submit


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26th September 1999In attendance:
Mr Pieter Botha (South Africa) , Dr Kanjana Nitaya (Thailand), Mr Ken Stansell (USA), Dr Jim Armstrong, Dr Malan Lindeque (Secretariat), Mr Nigel Hunter (Rapporteur). Apologies were received from Dr Hany Tatwany (Chair - Saudi Arabia).Introduction:
Dr Armstrong introduced Dr Lindeque, who had recently joined the Secretariat and would be taking on responsibilty for interaction with the Sub-group. In the absence of the Chairman, the Sub-group elected Mr Botha as Chair for the duration of the Standing Committee.Agenda:
The agenda was agreed to be as follows: approval of July minutes; action items; data ownership; CCU funding arrangements; sub-regional priorities; aob ( CIC letter and Range state meetings).1. 29th July 1999 Minutes:
The record of the teleconference was approved. It was noted that Dr Dublin had recently submitted a few minor suggested improvements and these would be attached to this record.2. Action Items (as provided in 29th July record):
Item 1. Provision of Documents by Secretariat. DoneItem 2. Submission of Comments by USA. Done
Item 3. Contact with Burkino Faso. To be addressed during the Standing Committee meeting.
Item 4. IUCN Submissions. Dr Hart had submitted the budget proposal, as required by the MoU, to the Secreariat.
Item 5. Secretariat Support Mission. Phil McGowan had carried out his visits to the relevant range ststes and a meeting had been agreed for the last week in October to be held in Thailand. It had been further agreed that the Secretariat will attend the meeting and then follow-up with visits to each country for signalling the agreements reached at the meeting and providing further explanation re the pilot phase. This would be done before the year end and all range states in the S.E. Asia region would be visited.
Item 6. Budget Proposals. Phil McGowan and Robin Sharp had developed and submitted a budget proposal for the S. E. Asia pilot. The Secretariat were now communicating this proposal to possible donors, with the prospect of having the funds secured before the October meeting. The only small risk in this approach was that the budget might miss an item agreed at the meeting. The Secretariat expected all the sub-regional countries to be interested, but some decisions will be necessary in regard to which states will be involved in the initial implementation.
The sub-group then went on to clarify and agree that pilot funding must be centrally co-ordinated and negotiated by the Secretariat and that any bilateral funding should only kick in once the pilot was up and running. The meeting also confirmed the importance of the Secretariat's central role in ensuring and overseeing the implementation of MIKE and its mechanisms, particularly during the pilot phases.
Item 7. Data Ownership. Deferred as a main agenda item (see 3 below).
Item 8. Recruitment Costs. The Secretariat confirmed that the more accurate assessment had been discussed with IUCN, but essentially such refinement was dependant on feedback at the end of the current implementation process. However given the requirement to have a proposal into the EC by the end of October, the Secretariat would finesse as much refinement as possible by then. The Sub-group then reaffirmed the principle that funds should be identified in the budget as closely as possible to where the cost items actually occur.
Item 9. Training. The Secretariat confirmed the approach recommended at the previous meeting was being followed. The Sub-group then re-emphasised that training and capacity building was an essential and integral part of MIKE.
Item 10. Funding arrangements. Deferred as a main agenda item (see 4 below).
Item 11. Central Information System. The Secretariat acknowledged the responsibility, but is hampered by a lack of the Central Co-ordinating Unit, which it was agreed should be directly responsible to the Secretariat and independent of any other ownership claims. The Sub-group re-iterated the vital importance of having a central point of information relating to all contributions to the MIKE process, particularly as this would avoid the risk of double funding, donor embarrassment, etc.
Item 12. Funding Strategy. Given the importance of this item, considerable discussion took place leading to the following conclusions:
- It was the role of the Sub-group to provide guidance to the funding strategy and in particular there needed to be sensitivity so as to avoid undue expectations.
- The funding strategy paper presented in July was useful and provided a basis for further evolution.
- The Sub-group interpreted the revised MIKE document referred to in the July paper as one that reflected the original approved framework, but must be further adapted to take on board the evolving incremental and subregional approach.
- In line with that interpretation, the Sub-group agreed that the 'next steps' needed further work and refinement to reflect the pilot and subregional processes.
- Tables A and B in the July document therefore provide a context for MIKE implementation over time and did not preclude the incremental and sub-regional approach.
- It was clarified that the proposal to the EC would include the elements identified as appropriate in section 4(a) and (b) of the July document. The Sub-group strongly endorsed this proposal as the main immediate funding priority.
Item 13. Information Dissemination. The Sub-group agreed to inform the Standing Committee that information on MIKE would be placed on the CITES website, as the vehicle for disseminating such information for the benefit of non-participating countries, potential donors, etc.
Item 14. Invitation to next Meeting. Done
Item 15. IUCN Progress Report. Dr Dublin had submitted a progress report as requested. The Sub-group accepted the report but noted that its interpretation of the 'chronology module' mentioned under 1(b) referred to MIKE processes rather than to MIKE implementation phasing.
Data Handling:
The Secretariat tabled two documents produced by WCMC / BCIS in regard to data custodianship and data access as a contribution to the deliberation of this issue. After careful consideration and given the requirement of IUCN under MoU item 3(f) to produce data protocols, the Sub-group agreed that IUCN should be asked to look at providing the answers to the key issues listed in the July minutes, taking into account the BCIS documents and any other relevant source of guidance.
3. CCU Funding Arrangments:
The Sub-group agreed that it was a very high priority to have the Central Co-ordinating Unit operational and undertaking its responsibilities from November 1999 onwards. The request for funding the CCU under the EC proposal would not produce funds for a further 12 months. The Secretariat had therefore drawn up a proposal for Swiss Francs 200,000 to cover the 12 month gap, and this had now to be submitted to possible donors, without further delay. The Sub-group again emphasised that the CCU must remain directly responsible to the Secretariat and not be outsourced under a contract with another agency.4. Sub-regional Priorites:
The Sub-group agreed a threefold strategy. The priority over the next 18 months should be to have the C. Africa and S.E.Asia pilots fully implemented. Opportunities and interactions with other sub-regions should occur as they present themselves, as for example with arranging the W. Africa meeting that has been requested. Thirdly those countries with existing capabilities and programmes relevant to MIKE should be encouraged to work on adapting their surveys and data to be compatible with MIKE processes.5. Any Other Business:
- A letter from CIC offering help with poaching intelligence was tabled. The Sub-group agreed that it was not its mandate to deal with such detail and that CIC should be requested to get in touch with the Secretariat, who would advise on the possible protocols and arrangements for handling such offers.
- By way of information, it was noted that that Sub-regional meetings were the most productive way of involving Range States in the MIKE implementation process.
6. Next Meeting:
It was agreed that the next teleconference should be held sometime in January 2000.7. Conclusion:
The Chairman concluded the meeting by thanking members for their active participation.
Action Items
Discuss contact arrangements with Burkino Faso during Standing Committee week in Lisbon. [Secretariat]
Attend October meeting in Thailand and follow up with visits to S.E.Asia range states. [Secretariat]
Obtain donor funds for S.E.Asia Pilot before October meeting. [Secretariat]
Undertake central co-ordination and negotiation of pilot funding. [Secretariat]
Set up and maintain central information system re MIKE contributions. [Secretariat/CCU]
Refine and evolve "next steps" of funding strategy to reflect pilot and subregional processes. [Secretariat]
Submit proposal to EC by end October covering items identified in 4 (a) and (b) of the July document. [Secretariat]
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The Institute of Medicine recommends relaxing the extra oversight given to gene therapy clinical trials.
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The Institute of Medicine recommends relaxing the extra oversight given to gene therapy clinical trials.
Oldest hominin DNA sequence; visualizing dyslexia; testing CRISPR; cancer and autoimmunity
The US President has signed a bill to support the retirement of federally owned research chimpanzees over the next five years.
Chilly mice develop more tumors; gut bacteria aid cancer treatment; two Y chromosome genes sufficient for assisted reproduction; HIV's "invisibility cloak"
Federal agencies partner up to develop an online tool for researchers to build a universal biosketch to accompany grant applications.
The US government shutdown further hampered a research enterprise already struggling because of the sequester.
Texas lawmakers lifted a ban on a taxpayer-funded research organization to dole out grants.
The 60 NIH chimpanzees that were set to enjoy their remaining years at a sanctuary in Louisiana will have to wait a little longer, thanks to Congress's ongoing budgeting problems.
A last-minute funding boost from Spain's federal government stalls the shuttering of the country's largest research organization, but only temporarily.
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Updated Feb 20, 2013 - 1:44 pm
D-backs GM: We were close to Upton deal with Rangers and Rays
Upton had been rumored to be on the trade block for the better part of three years, and even before the deal with Atlanta it had been reported that the Diamondbacks had come to an agreement with the Seattle Mariners on a trade involving the right fielder.
As it turns out, that was not the only time the D-backs nearly traded the former number one pick.
"Of course he nixed that," D-backs GM Kevin Towers told Arizona Sports 620's Burns and Gambo of the Mariners trade. "Then I would say even before that we came very close with a three-way deal with Texas and Tampa in the wintertime that didn't end up happening, but it came close."
The Rangers had long been linked to Upton, as they had a need for a right-handed power bat and a surplus of intriguing prospects including shortstop Jurickson Profar. But the only deals that were ever agreed on were with Seattle and Atlanta, and some believe the trade with the Mariners would have benefited Arizona more than the one they made with the Braves.
But the D-backs knew Upton could block a trade to the Mariners, but Towers said the two ball clubs decided to "cross that bridge when we get there."
"It happened to be that we felt, for the first time in two-and-a-half years, the best deal was Seattle," Towers said.
The deal was reported to be relievers Charlie Furbush and Stephen Pryor along with minor-league shortstop Nick Franklin and top pitching prospect Taijuan Walker. But alas, the D-backs settled on a package that included infielder Martin Prado, shortstop Nick Ahmed, first baseman Brandon Drury and pitchers Randall Delgado and Zeke Spruill.
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Some drawingsDrawing2013
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This is a compilation of tests and researches made in 2012 with Cinema4d.
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Client : Sony
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Adidas created the buzz on March 16th in Marseille with a breathtaking screening in 3D mapping towering over the Old Port at the Pharo Palace.
With that special touch of theirs, SUPERBIEN turned the facade of the Palace into first a soccer field, then a breakdance floor and then a dojo, for a monumental celebration of sports and urban culture. The screening proved to be a first of its kind: a French premiere in 3D mapping, on a 1800 m2 screen, and a first time encounter for sports stars Teddy Riner (judo), Sébastien Bosquet (Handball) and Andrew Albicy (Basketball) joined by the top notch freestylers in soccer, skating , BMX and breakdance.
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Examples of changes to an online course may include, but are not limited to,
Applications addressing elements of the Liberal Education and America's Promise (LEAP) initiative are preferred. Go to http://www.aacu.org/leap/ for more information on the LEAP initiative.
Faculty members and academic staff members who have offered the same course online at least three times are eligible to apply for funding.
If you have received received funding from the Online Course Redesign Grant, it is requested that you teach the course at least three more times before submitting an additional proposal.
Ten applications will be funded this fiscal year. Participants will receive $750 per credit for the course being redesigned. If required for the project, additional one-time funding (under $250) is available for equipment (microphone, digital camera, etc) or software (screen recording software, etc). All funded proposals should be implemented by June 30, 2013. Funding is provided when the project is submitted and reviewed in accordance with the assessment plan provided.
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Bryanna how did it go? Kendal Grove fought on my card. I figured on a small island you would know everyone.
I got better weighrd 141 at fight time felt good got the win.. Thank you all
Jacob!!! How are you feeling? Are you stil fighting tomorrow? I weigh in in about 8 hours. I'm super thirsty and hungry, but all and all it wasn't a bad cut. I hope you are feeling better and will pray for you! Sameth, go get um!
I'm sick and in need of prayer one week from fight....Thanks everyone.
Bryanna thanks so much for the words of motivation. This will be a huge fight for me the kind that lets you no where you stand in the pecking order in route to the UFC. I should feel pressure but God has taken care of those feeling for me. All I do right now is eat sleep train work and pray. When others are up all night thinking about their fights I am praying about how mine will help me to save one more soul..... The camp is going well 2 weeks out today and I am 136 lbs Cut is going well I plan on dieting to 133 this week and maintaining it next week. Then sweat off the rest of it to 125.9 .....Thanks for the prayers.
There are no atheists in the sauna....LOL
Good luck to you Jacob. I fight the same night in Honolulu against a girl that I believe may be my toughest opponent yet. I am struggling during this camp as well, but I think if we both keep our chins down and our faith high we will be ok. I will send prayers your way. We got this!
June 16th I fight on the SHOfight card in Springfield Mo. There are some good fighters on the card it should be good for me. Prayers are always needed during Camp. I feel so beatdown three weeks out.
tomorrow is the big day! wish me look im ready to rock
pray for me please i have my first fight April 29th Gladiator Challenge - Star Wars, pray that i get a good grade cause its me senior project, and pray that i will be safe as well as sell my tickets. Please and thank you
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North Central administrator takes Iowa position
A longtime vice president at Naperville's North Central College, Laurie Hamen, has been named the ninth president of Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Can You Crack These Presidential Code Names?
Do undocumented immigrants contribute to the economy?
Friday | KWWL-TV Waterloo
Mount Mercy University names new president
Mount Mercy University announced Friday that Laurie Hamen will be the university's ninth president.
Friday Dec 6 | The Rochester Sentinel
DeVon Loyd Overmyer, 90, Kewanna, died at 2:11 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Tom Johnson.
Naper Settlement volunteer receives Copenhagen Schoolhouse Scholarship
Emily Deahr, a teen volunteer at Naper Settlement, is the recipient of the 2013 Copenhagen Schoolhouse Scholarship, established by Naperville residents Eve and Tom Hushek.
Community colleges join to train workers to build Boeing's 777X
A model of Boeing's 777X aircraft, manufactured by Boeing Co., sits on display at the company's stand during the 13th Dubai Airshow at Dubai World Central in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Monday, Nov. 18, 2013.
GREEN WALSH ENGAGEMENT Alison Elizabeth Green, of Peoria, and Brian Michael Walsh, of Woodridge, will be married Dec. 14 at the Cathedral of St. Mary's of the Immaculate Conception in Peoria.
Wal-Mart's hottest Black Friday seller was a 29-cent towel
The must-have item at Wal-Mart on "Black Friday" wasn't a mega TV, sleek tablet or the latest giggling Elmo.
ISU's CSEP has been awarded research grant
ISU's Center for the Study of Education Policy was recently awarded the U.S. Department of Education Leadership Grant for the amount of $4.6 million.
JJC Offering a Selection of Inexpensive Holiday Entertainment
The following article was written by Patch Editor Karen Sorensen: Joliet Junior College's upcoming holiday-related entertainment is easy on the wallet but guaranteed to set the mood of the season.
Kent North Central offense put up big numbers
North Central College junior running back Ryan Kent has opted for the bearded look since the start of football training camp.
Naperville police probe latest wave of catalytic converter thefts
Naperville police are urging residents and visitors to the city to be alert, in the wake of another rash of catalytic converter thefts from vehicles.
Junior leads Central to record finish
Central College finished sixth at the championships. Both finishes are the best in Central history.
The Rev. Tracy Malone, superintendent of the Chicago Southern District of the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church, sits at a desk at the Korean United Methodist Church in Flossmoor.
Stephanie Penick Plenty to give thanks for this year and always
When Mitch Albom appeared recently at North Central College's Meiley-Swallow Hall for a book signing event arranged by Anderson's Bookshop, I sat in the balcony of the thrust theater where I've watched many memorable presentations in recent years.
More colleges have harder time filling slots
A growing number of colleges nationwide are scrambling to fill classes, a trend analysts say is driven by a decline in the number of students graduating from high school and widespread concern among families about the price of higher education.
Parking solutions spark conversations in downtown Naperville
City council members this week asked North Central College to help solve a parking problem some downtown business owners brought up when the college sought permanent permission to continue using the Naper Place building at 119 S. Main St. as student dorms.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra announces 57th annual Young Artist Auditions
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra will hold its 57th Annual Young Artist Auditions on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 at the Wentz Fine Arts Center on the campus of North Central College, 171 E. Chicago St., Naperville.
School of Performing Arts present "Shrek, the Musical"
MainStage Musical "Shrek, the Musical," performances take place November 30 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and December 1 at 1:30pm at North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall in Naperville.
North Central College has been awarded a federal grant to address gender-based violence.
Author Mitch Albom to hold event in Naperville
One of America's favorite writers, Mitch Albom, author of best-selling books like "Tuesdays with Morrie," "For One More Day" and "The Five People You Meet in Heaven," is coming to Naperville Saturday and will appear at 2 p.m. in the Wentz Concert Hall on the North Central College campus.


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June 9th, 2013 11:58 PM #1Senior Member
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Unisex Names..?
I'm way into the strange names as far as Ignatius and Barnabas for a baby boy. Xanna and Amethyst for a baby girl. I'm just curious to see what people consider as unisex names. (Names that people would use for both genders)
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RavenCurrently searching for that perfect name...
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Esperance, Dagny, Victoria, Isis, Aurora, Astoria, Calypso, Pearl, Photini, Circe and so forth..
Zayden, Ambers, Phoenix, Gabriel, Barnabas, Ethan, Roman, Sol, Auden, Oleksander, Jensen, and so forth...
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June 10th, 2013 12:03 PM #5
[QUOTE=makaylaerin;1929757]I'm way into the strange names as far as Ignatius and Barnabas for a baby boy. Xanna and Amethyst for a baby girl. I'm just curious to see what people consider as unisex names. (Names that people would use for both genders)
My List:
Casanova as a middle for a boy i think..
Bay This is a girls name on switched at birth series.. its nice but i woudl say its a short version of bailey imo
Jack no defo boys. unless you are calling a baby jacqueline.
Calypso g/b
Atlas boys
Auden b
Zephyr g/b
P.s love amethyst i have a daughter named liberty but one of her middles is arizona that came first amoung amethystDanielle Grace -engaged to my best friend!
My lil dude Bailey (5), My lil lady Liberty (3) & Step mum to angel Calium (11)
Girls: Kairi Tahlia Peyton Bonnie, Esmerée, Lilith Boys: Rylan, Phoenix Xander Levi Dylan Logan Spencer Harley.
Possible Combo's: Kairi Peyton Alana...Tahlia Bonnie Grace...Harley Spencer Rylan...Phoenix Xander Levi...
June 10th, 2013 12:14 PM #7
Casanova - Not a name I would use at all. Casanova was a MALE historic figure known for his sexual promiscuity. Why even consider this name with that kind of baggage?
Bay - girl
Jack - ALL BOY. Can't see how anyone would consider it was unisex.
Calypso - girl
Atlas - boy
Auden - both
Story - girl
Zephyr - boy
Halcyon - both
Zayden - boy
Phoenix - prefer it on a boy
Cole - All boy
Echo - girl
Raven - girlAll the best,
June 10th, 2013 12:28 PM #9
My List:
Casanova- definitely boy, though I could see how it might be tempting to use on a girl since it's natural nn would be Cassie, and Nova is in there too, but with the references attached it has to be a boys name
Bay- unisex
Jack- all boy
Calypso- girl
Atlas- more boy, but I wouldn't be horribly surprised to meet a girl atlas
Auden- unisex
Story- unisex but leaning towards the girls
Zephyr- unisex
Halcyon- unisex
Zayden- boy
Phoenix- unisex
Cole- definitely boy
Echo- girl, but I wouldn't be surprised to meet a boy
Raven- unisexDelicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns. ~George Eliot


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Tu B'Av
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Rav Shlomo Aviner on Tu B'Av
Our sages compared Tu B'Av to Yom Kippur, no less. What is so special about this day - the fifteenth day of the month of Av - which makes it deserving of such a noble comparison? We know that on Yom Kippur the second set of Tablets were given to Moshe Rabeinu, and Gd forgave the Jewish People the sin of the Golden Calf. Therefore this day, the day we received the Ten Commandments for the second time, has always been a day of forgiveness and rejoicing for us (see Rashi on Ta'anit 28:2).
The Talmud (in Baba Bathra 121a) gives six reasons for us to rejoice on Tu B'Av:
1. On this day, the tribes were granted permission to intermarry. In the first generation to enter the Land of Israel and to receive their portion of land, women who inherited their fathers were not allowed to marry out of their tribe, so as not to allow land belonging to one tribe to pass over to another.
On Tu B'Av, the next generation of women were granted permission to marry whomever they desired, as the limitation on the first generation had expired. Unfortunately, today we still suffer from ethnic jealousy, and there are still Jews who consider it a tragedy if their offspring marries a Jew of another ethnic group.
2. The tribe of Benjamin was allowed to marry other tribes. In the civil war following the incident of "Pilegesh Bagiv'a," the tribe of Benjamin was almost wiped out, except for six hundred young men who managed to escape.
But the People of Israel took an oath at Mizpeh that they would not allow their daughters to marry anyone from the tribe of Benjamin (Judges 21). Later, when they realized that the tribe was in danger of extinction, they
regretted the oath and looked for a way to allow the Benjaminites to marry and maintain themselves as a tribe. It was decided that no one would willingly give his daughter to a Benjaminite, but neither would he prevent him from "running off" with her. The men found out where the girls of Shiloh went to dance, and "carried them off," with the tacit agreement of the girls and their parents. Thus the tribe of Benjamin was saved from extinction.
3. The "Desert Generation" ended.
Following the Sin of the Spies, when the people of Israel cried that they would not go to the Land of Israel, the whole generation of Israelites who had left Egypt was sentenced to die in the Desert.
Every year until the fortieth year, on the eve of the Ninth of Av, Moshe Rabeinu would command them, "Go out and dig!" They would go out of their desert camp, dig themselves graves, and sleep in them overnight. The next morning, a messenger would proclaim, "Let the living separate from the dead!" About fifteen thousand men would have died that night; the others would return to the camp for another year.
In the last, fortieth year, no one died. At first they thought that they might have counted the days wrong, and so they slept in their graves the next night too. This went on until the fifteenth of Av, when they finally realized that no more people would die, and they declared that day a day of celebration (Talmud Yerushalmi, Ta'anit 4:6). (The reason they had not realized that the forty years were up was that they mistakenly counted forty years from the Sin of the Spies, but actually, the year they left Egypt was counted as the first year of the decree.)
In addition, all those years, Gd did not appear to Moshe Rabeinu in a prophecy, but rather communicated with him through the Urim and Tumim (Ta'anit 30:2).
This is like a couple who are angry with each other, and write notes because they are not on speaking terms. On Tu B'Av of the fortieth year, Gd again began to speak to Moshe Rabeinu directly.
4. Yerovam Ben Nevat, the first king of the break-away Kingdom of Israel, feared that if Jerusalem, political capital of the Kingdom of Judah, continued also to serve as the spiritual capital of all Israel, it would weaken his sovereignty and eventually cause his downfall.
Therefore, he set up 'border policemen' to prevent anyone from the Kingdom of Israel from crossing over into the Kingdom of Judah and going to the Holy Temple in Jerusalem (I Kings 12). One of the last kings, Hoshea
Ben Ela, annulled this decree on Tu B'Av, and allowed the pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
Although he was not known as one of the most righteous kings, this act of Hoshea was a noteworthy one (see Rashi on Ta'anit 31:1). In quantity, the number of mitzvot he did may not have been great, but in quality, this act of his was quite remarkable (see Rambam, Hilchot Teshuva 3:2).
5. Those who were killed at Beitar were buried.
At the end of the Bar Kochba revolt, the Romans conquered the city of Beitar and murdered thousands of Jews, leaving their corpses strewn all over. The Romans, who were bent on breaking the Jews' spirit, would not even allow them to bury their dead (Gittin 57-58; Ta'anit 31:1). Nothing could take the spirit out of the remaining Jewish soldiers more than the sight of their friends lying dead on the ground beside them. (This is something
like what we experienced during the Yom Kippur War.)
In Beitar, miraculously, the bodies did not rot or smell during the prolonged period before Tu B'Av, when they were permitted to be buried.
On that day, our sages added another blessing to the Grace after Meals, "HaTov V'HaMeitiv": "HaTov - for the miracle of the bodies not emitting bad odors, and HaMeitiv - for they were permitted to be buried" (Brachot 48b). This blessing was added to honor the memory of Bar Kochba's fighters.
Whenever we eat bread, we recite this blessing, honoring the fighters despite the fact that the revolt itself was unsuccessful and we suffered
great losses.
What connection is there between the tragedy of Beitar and the Grace after Meals? This same question may be asked about other blessings of the prayer. The first blessing, "Who sustains all life" is indeed a fitting blessing. But in the second paragraph, we thank Gd for giving us the Land of Israel, Brit Milah, and the Torah. What do these have to do with food? And in the third section, we pray, "Please have mercy on Israel, and on Jerusalem,. and on the Kingdom of David, and on the Holy Temple."
The fourth section begins with thanksgiving for the burial of the corpses of Beitar. All of the above are imortant, but what connection do they have with the Grace after Meals?
Rabbi Meir Simcha of Dvinsk explains that they remind us why we eat. We need strength so that we may strive on behalf of the common good, the Nation of Israel. By reciting the Grace after Meals, we attempt to sanctify the act of eating and to channel the strength it gives us into uplifting activity. Mentioning Torah, Eretz Israel, Jerusalem, and the Kingdom of David help us to utilize our strength to rebuild the Land and Jerusalem.
For that reason, our leaders composed these blessings. Moshe Rabeinu,
who led us in the desert for forty years, composed the first blessing. Joshua, who brought us into the Land of Israel, composed the second. David and Solomon composed the blessing, "Who builds Jerusalem." Each one is a step above the other (see Meshech Chochma to Deut. 8:10; Rav Kook, Siddur Olat Re'eya I, p. 361-3).
The fourth blesssing, composed by our sages in honor of the dead of the Bar Kochba Revolt, represents another stage: Despite the traumatic defeat, we were not totally annihilated.
Divine Providence is particularly evident in the miraculous preservation of the corpses of Beitar until the time when they were finally brought to burial. The Bar Kochba Revolt was but another phase in the battle over Eretz Israel and Jerusalem. Even though it ended in defeat, we will eventually triumph in our battle. As Rav Kook wrote to his beloved Bnei Akiva, " Rabbi Akiva was full of enthusiasm and dedicated to strengthening every vision of redemption and renewal of Jewish life in Eretz Israel.
He supported the Bar Kochba Revolt and treated it as if it might be the Redemption (see Rambam, Hilchot Melachim 11:3). It is precisely because the revolt failed then, Bar Kochba was killed, and Jewish independence was lost, that we are certain that Rabbi Akiva's vision will one day come true.
Failure will not overtake us a second time. It was not for nothing that the Nation of Israel fought for its very existence. Eventually, we shall be victorious; the day is fast approaching." (Ma'amarei Re'eya, Letter to Bnei Akiva, p. 203). The process of Redemption and Renewal today is simply a modern version of the Bar Kochba Revolt. The nation is re-awakening, and this time we shall certainly succeed, with the help of Gd.
6. No more trees were cut down for use on the Holy Altar.
The wood used to fuel the Holy Altar was dried, since fresh logs might contain worms. After Tu B'Av, the days become shorter and the sun is no longer strong enough to dry out freshly cut logs. Therefore, no more trees were cut down after Tu B'Av, and the day was nicknamed, "Axe-breaking Day" (Ta'anit 31a; Rashi op. cit.).
This too reminds us of our dedication to the Holy Temple. The Talmud tells us of the family of Salmai of Netofa: Once, the wicked rulers (the Romans) passed a law forbidding Jews to bring logs for the Altar to the Holy Temple. They stationed guards at checkpoints along the main roads, just as (the Kingdom of Israel's) Yerov'am ben Nevat had done, to prevent Jews from
coming to the Temple.
What did the Gd-fearing men of that generation do? They made ladders out of the logs, and carried them on their shoulders. When the guards asked them, "Where are you going?" they answered, "To bring doves from our dovecotes down the road, using the ladders on our shoulders." As soon as
they passed the checkpoint, they dismantled the ladders and brought the logs up to Jerusalem. These people deserve to be remembered as "Tzaddikim (righteous men) of blessed memory" (Ta'anit 28a).
Even under duress and persecution, we remained faithful to Jerusalem and to the Holy Temple.
All of the six incidents which are commemorated on Tu B'Av have one thing in common: On this day, different segments of the Jewish Nation were united:
Jews of different families and tribes were permitted to marry each other.
The tribe of Benjamin was once again allowed to marry women of other tribes, thus preventing them from extinction, despite the grave sin they had committed.
The Nation of Israel showed its commitment to the Land of Israel and
the Holy Temple.
The Generation of the Desert ceased to die, and the sin of the spies was forgiven.
The border policemen preventing Jews from the Kingdom of Israel from coming to Jerusalem were sent away. As a result, the ties between the Kingdom of Israel and the Kingdom of Judah and the Holy Temple were re-established.
The corpses of Beitar were brought to burial, honoring the memory of these freedom-fighters who gave their lives to regain a sovereign state and the freedom to worship Gd as they chose.
Trees were no longer cut down to be burnt on the Altar. This custom of donating logs affords another opportunity to illustrate the dedication shown by righteous Jews even when they were persecuted.
"Who can compare to Your People, Israel, a singular Nation in the Land" (II Samuel 7:23): Domestic harmony within the Nation, and harmony between the Nation and its Land are really one and the same. In the Land of Israel, they become one People (Zohar, Parshat VaYikra 93b; the Natziv, Shivat Zion, vol. II; Eim HaBanim S'meicha, p.321)
Tu B'Av is the opposite of Tisha B'Av. In contrast to the baseless hatred that brought about the destruction of the Holy Temple and the Exile, the events commemorated on Tu B'Av revolve around love and unity among different sectors of the nation, and our deep connection to Israel and the Holy Temple.
Tu B'Av is a day of renewal of ties among the nation, and Yom Kippur is a day of renewal of our ties to the Holy One of Blessed Name. On this
day we turn over a new leaf.
There is a famous story about the Ba'al Shem Tov, who sent his disciples to learn how to repent by following the example of a very simple man. They saw him standing in prayer, holding two notebooks, and speaking to Gd, "Master of the Universe, in this notebook I have recorded the many sins which I committed this past year. And in the other notebook I have recorded all the suffering and troubles you brought upon me. I will forgive You for all the troubles if You forgive me for all my sins!"
He then threw both notebooks into the fire. This should serve as a model
for all our relationships - with our friends, our spouses, and so on. We must learn to throw all the notebooks into the fire, and begin anew.
This is also why it is fitting for Yom Kippur to be the "Wedding Day" of Israel to the Lrd, and Tu B'Av to be a day for Jewish weddings. Therefore, "Israel had no holidays as joyous as Tu B'Av and Yom Kippur."


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